Nearly 45 years ago, 33-year-old insurance agent and former U.S. Marine Arthur McDuffie was beaten into a coma by Miami-Dade public safety officers on the corner of NW 38th Street
The Miami Dolphins' former head coach is suing the team and the NFL for discrimination. It was almost 42 years ago when the McDuffie Rebellion broke out and changed Miami forever. We’re talking about the feature documentary about that time, “When Liberty Burns.”
The Miami Dolphins' former head coach is suing the team and the NFL for discrimination. It was almost 42 years ago when the McDuffie Rebellion broke out and changed Miami forever. We’re talking about the feature documentary about that time, “When Liberty Burns.”
Miami’s heavy, but fickle crown jewel. Photo: Dylan Fleming
“Would you like some vitamin C, my friend” Carlo asked. As I wondered why my barber was asking me about vitamins, one of the other patrons chimed-in in a thick Cuban accent, “Oh, you mean some cocaine.” Carlo smiled and laughed, “You want some Cuban coffee? It’s rocket fuel, you know?” as he walked over to a little espresso machine.
I politely accepted his offer and moments later he handed me a tiny white mug of espresso loaded with sugar. I drank it and watched the blind opera singer Andrea Bocelli on TV, while Carlo shaved my face with a straight razor and sang along.