In this episode of FIU’s Mellon-funded ‘Commons for Justice’ series, Under the Miami Sun: Stories of Race, Risk, and Resilience, we journey into Liberty City—a neighborhood born from systemic racism yet defined by resilience. Once envisioned as a "model public housing project," Liberty City’s history reveals a more complex narrative shaped by segregation, redlining, urban renewal, and decades of disinvestment. Through compelling site visits and intimate conversations with residents, community leaders, and activists, we uncover how policies like the construction of I-95 and gentrification efforts have fractured this community while also sparking a legacy of resistance and activism. From its days as a beacon for black families to its current fight against climate-driven displacement and redevelopment, Liberty City stands as a microcosm of Miami's struggles with race, equity, and resilience. Highlighting the work of organizations like Miami Workers Center, this episode amplifies the voi...