In a powerful tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we bring you a special episode taped at the Adrienne Arsht Center during our annual Reclaim the Dream event—held each year on April 4 at 6:01 p.m., the same moment Dr. King was assassinated. The event honors his enduring legacy and reminds us to continue that legacy. This year’s celebration featured soul-stirring performances from gospel greats and Grammy Award-winners Hezekiah Walker and The Clark Sisters. Join us as we sit down with Hezekiah Walker and Jacky Clark Chisholm for a heartfelt conversation on music, faith, and the ongoing work of justice and unity.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we welcome Bea Hines, the Miami Herald’s first African-American female journalist. With a career spanning over 50 years, Bea’s journey began at the age of six when she and her family moved to Overtown, later growing up in Liberty City. Raised during a pivotal time in Miami, she covered some of the city’s most controversial headlines. The story of her professional and personal journey will leave you in awe.

In honor of Black History Month, we welcome Dr. Dorothy Jenkins Fields who is responsible for the establishment of Miami’s Black Archives, the designation and restoration of the landmark Lyric Theater and other historic sites, the creation of the Black Heritage Trail, and the designation of the Historic Overtown Folklife Village as a National Trust “Main Street” community. She was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Humanities for her unprecedented research and documentation of African American history. We discuss what drove her to create the Black Archives and preserve a vital part of Miami's history, and how the community can learn from this invaluable resource.

We are kicking off the new year with Tracy Wilson Mourning, Miami-based philanthropist, mentor, designer, broadcast journalist, motivational speaker, author, and devoted mother. In a heartfelt conversation, we reflect on memories of our mothers and the paths that have shaped our lives. Tracy shares exciting details about the upcoming Hats Off Luncheon on April 24th, hosted by her Honey Shine foundation, a mentorship program that encourages the balance of mind, body, and soul in girls and young women by providing nurturing experiences that inform their decisions with self-reliance and hope. Tracy also introduces her clothing line, L.O.V.E. (Living On Vacation Everyday), which celebrates the spirit of effortless living and joy.

In 2023, City of Miami was ranked one of the safest cities in America. The City of Miami Police have done a phenomenal job keeping our community safe. Please welcome City of Miami Police Chief Manuel A. Morales. In a historic move, he is responsible for appointing the first black female Assistant Chief, Cherise Gause. We also discuss the year-to-year decrease in homicides and gang violence as well as Chief Morales vision of law enforcement and neighborhoods working together to build safer, stronger communities.

On The King-dom podcast, where we talk all things Miami and all voices are heard, we like to feature local businesses doing wonderful things for the community. Today, we welcome Dr. Randall Thompson of Miami Spine Clinic, a chiropractic practice. We address common misconceptions about chiropractic care and discuss its surprising health benefits for various chronic ailments to everyday pains.

Our Magic City is bustling with visitors from around the world, reflecting our melting pot of residents. The tourism industry in Miami is thriving, and today, we welcome Greater Miami Convention and Visitor's Bureau President & CEO David Whitaker. We explore everything Miami, from our Michelin-rated restaurants and hotels to iconic events like Art Basel Miami Beach and the upcoming FIFA 2026.

On this episode of The King-dom podcast, I interview Twanisha “TeeTee” Terry, Miami’s own 2024 Paris Olympic Gold Medalist. Over 500 guests joined us for a LIVE audience taping at the Historic Lyric Theater to honor our champion. We discussed her journey as an athlete born and raised in Miami who continues to give back to the community. A surprise guest made the morning even more special – stay tuned to find out who it is.