{"id":1367,"date":"2026-06-04T19:31:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T19:31:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=1367"},"modified":"2026-06-04T19:31:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T19:31:27","slug":"frederica-wilson-steps-back-haiti-rises-miramar-designer-shines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=1367","title":{"rendered":"Frederica Wilson steps back, Haiti rises, Miramar designer shines"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to appreciate people while they are still here. Congresswoman Frederick Wilson is stepping away from politics after a decorated career in public service. Her absence has led to many younger peers racing to occupy her former position.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=1365\">We shouldn\u2019t try to erase history. Are you listening, President Trump? | Opinion<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>June is Black Music Month and it got off to a somber start with the deaths of singer Peabo Bryson, famous for Disney anthems like \u201cWhole New World\u201d from the \u201cAladdin\u201d movie soundtrack. Philadelphia musician and producer Dexter Wansel also died this past week and was known for the dynamic way he helped shape the Philly soul sound.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Moments like these remind us in the Black community of the persistent need to celebrate joy, just as South Florida\u2019s Haitian community is rooting loudly and proudly for their country\u2019s national soccer team ahead of the World Cup.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Michael Butler<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Need to know:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Former state senator Shevrin Jones running to succeed Frederica Wilson<\/b><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>To beat Wasserman Schultz, Black candidates consider coalescing behind one person<\/b><\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Enjoying this newsletter?<\/b> Share it with a friend. If it was forwarded to you, sign up here.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2>INSIDE THE 305:<\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>\u2018Passing the baton:\u2019 Frederica Wilson reflects on her political career<\/b><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Congresswoman Frederica Wilson is a Miami native and a positive influence in South Florida. Reporter Raisa Habersham wrote about Wilson\u2019s career and the implications her absence could have for South Florida politics.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=1364\">Traffic alert: If you drive near Miami\u2019s airport, expect delays from Haiti vs. Peru<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2>OUTSIDE THE 305:<\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>\u2018For my divas\u2019: How a passion for fashion led Broward woman to swimwear success<\/b><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>I profiled Miramar swimsuit designer Keva Johnson and wrote about how she has carved out a niche for her colorful, bold swimwear and become popular with beachgoers.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Haiti routs New Zealand (and Tim Payne) 4-0 to delight crowd in World Cup tuneup<\/b><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Reporters Michelle Kaufman and Jacqueline Charles teamed up for this story about the Haitian national team\u2019s friendly match with New Zealand. Haitian residents attended the game waving flags and cheering.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2>HIGH CULTURE:<\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Project Transforming Hope Coating Ceremony<\/b><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>On Saturday,  33 young men from communities across South Florida will receive coats meant to reflect their commitment to building a better tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The event will be at 6 p.m. at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex in Miami Gardens. 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