Archive for year: 2025

We’re proud to partner with Sanctuary of the Arts, the AADS at FIU: African and African Diaspora Studies, and The Humanities Edge Florida International University for the exhibition, Documenting Goombay and Little Bahamas.

At the recent opening, our Executive Director, Matthew Anderson, gave remarks on the importance of Mosaic Miami’s event partnership and significance of the Goombay Festival in Miami.

The exhibition showcases images of the historically Bahamian community of Coconut Grove and Coral Gables captured by volunteer photographers at the 2024 Goombay Festival and during a neighborhood photo walk in January of this year.

For more information, visit littlebahamasmiami.com.

🏅2025 Silver Medallion Clergy Award Recipient: Fr. Guillermo M. García-Tuñón🏅

Affectionately known as Father Willie, he is widely respected throughout Miami, especially among fellow Catholics, currently serving as the President of Belen Jesuit Preparatory School.

As Father Willie himself puts it, “We are in the business of providing the world and the Church with better men.” His passion for building future leaders — grounded in faith, integrity, and service — burns brighter than ever. And while the world may present challenges and uncertainty, Father Willy continues to remind his students that the values instilled at Belen are not negotiable: truth, service, and a life lived for others.

His legacy extends beyond the walls of Belen. His vision for Catholic education, his steadfast faith, and his commitment to forming compassionate leaders embody the very essence of humanitarian service.

Join us in congratulating Fr. Guillermo M. García-Tuñón!

🏅2025 Silver Medallion Recipient: Shabbir Motorwala🏅

Emerging as a beacon of unity and social justice in Miami, Shabbir Motorwala has dedicated himself to fostering understanding among diverse communities. Throughout his career, he has recognized the importance of creating spaces where individuals from different backgrounds can come together to share their stories, experiences, and perspectives.

His role as a Founding Board Member of the UHI Community Care Clinic reflects his commitment to ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, or religion. He is also a founding member of the Coalition of South Florida Muslim Organizations where he has actively engaged in interfaith dialogue, creating opportunities for individuals of different religions to connect and collaborate on social justice initiatives.

Join us in congratulating Shabbir Motorwala!

🏅2025 Silver Medallion Recipients: Vivian Dimond and Alan Dimond🏅

Vivian is a prominent real estate developer in Florida, who also designs and sells jewelry to the community, donating the proceeds to Muslim immigrants. A former President of the Florida Bar and current shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Alan has been involved at a high level in many charitable and civic organizations across Miami-Dade.

While they both come from completely different upbringings, they are the perfect example of how people with different backgrounds and faiths can come together to not only create a beautiful family, but to also create lasting ripples of impact.

Join us in congratulating these two Humanitarians!