Celebrating Miami’s Black History — Spotlighting the Historic Hampton House

<p>Miami Beach was a &ldquo;sundown town&rdquo; during the segregation period, where blacks could only visit and wander around if they had a pass or were working. Therefore, many black celebrities and tourists would spend their time at the place to be &mdash; the Historic Hampton House. The legacy of this location is carried by stories and memories passed from generation to generation.</p> <p>Imagine enjoying breakfast at the caf&eacute; next to Martin Luther King, Malcom X or Aretha Franklin. Or enjoying a beautiful Miami day at the pool next to Muhammad Ali or Jim Brown. Or catching breathtaking performances in the multi-purpose room by Sam Cooke or Sarah Vaughn. These scenarios just give you a glimpse at the significance of the Historic Hampton House.</p> <p><a href="https://beyondthebases.mlblogs.com/celebrating-miamis-black-history-spotlighting-the-historic-hampton-house-cc3cb5c96599"><strong>Website</strong></a></p>