Dr. Dorothy Jenkins Fields Preserves Brownsville's Legacy Through History and Art

May 2025
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IWF Sister Dr. Dorothy Jenkins Fields was honored with a mural in the Historic Brownsville Legacy Murals project. A lifelong resident and key voice in preserving the neighborhood's story, she provided essential historical context to celebrate the pioneers and landmarks that shaped Miami's early Black suburbs.

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Another special congratulations to Dorothy who is the proud mom of Edda Fields-Black, who just won a Pulitzer Prize for history. 

Congratulations to Dorothy and Edda!