This neighborhood is a really important part of Miami, one I'm proud to have visited and spent some time in on my recent visit. Was in town for the Miami Marathon and our coach, who grew up in the area, suggested we do a shakeout/pre-race run through his hometown - this is something we do in historically Black neighborhoods in NYC anyway, so it was a no-brainer. For me, as I usually stay in South Beach but was anxious to stay in a 'real' part of Miami this go-around, staying nearby and running through Little Haiti and Liberty City was perfect. The people here are really cool. We met one of the main mural artists from the area (see pics) when we were warming up, chatted with the people at the cultural center, ran through the neighborhood (where you don't see Black people, or anyone really, running/jogging) where we were warmly greeted by multiple pedestrians and drivers blowing their horns in support, and finished at the Toussaint L'Ouverture memorial statue, which is both modest and epic. That night, we made it back to Cafe Creole for dinner, which had the best Haitian food I've ever tasted, though I wish they sold sides of black rice. Nonetheless, their food made me wish I ate animal flesh! Also, the best pikliz I've ever had (though very spicy!). Can't wait to return. read more