Miramar First Fridays: Network and Chill - Black History Month Edition

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First Fridays: Network & Chill

First Fridays: Network & Chill – Black History Month Edition on Friday, February 6.

The City of Miramar is holding their First Fridays: Network & Chill – Black History Month Edition on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM at the Miramar Cultural Center. This special edition will feature honorees and guest speakers Maurice “Trick Daddy” Young, legendary rapper and entrepreneur, and Senator Christopher Smith, owner and operator of Sistrunk Smitty’s Wings.

The conversation will be moderated by Mayor Wayne Messam, highlighting entrepreneurship, economic empowerment, and community impact through initiatives facilitated by the City of Miramar Economic Development and Housing Department, under the direction of Anita Fain Taylor.

Both honorees have made a powerful impact through business and community. Trick Daddy has expanded his brand with his second Sundays Eatery location in Fort Lauderdale, while Senator Christopher Smith continues to pave the way for Black-owned restaurants through his business located along Sistrunk Boulevard, a key Community Redevelopment Area (CRA)—creating opportunity, jobs, and reinvestment in historically underserved communities.

Make sure to arrive early for your chance to win Trick Pots. The event will include networking, lite bites, refreshments and a DJ. Make sure to rep your Black History Month colors at the event.

As with all Network & Chill events, the focus is on entrepreneurship, real dialogue, community-driven success and meaningful connections. Come network, learn, and be inspired by leaders who are building businesses, creating pathways and reinvesting in the community.

The First Fridays: Network and Chill series is presented by the City of Miramar Economic Development and Housing Department and Mayor Wayne M. Messam. Previous month’s guest speakers have included DJ Irie, Rohan Marley, Spectacular Smith, Pretty Vee, “Pinky” Cole Hayes, Felecia Hatcher and Michael Render (Killer Mike).

The Miramar Cultural Center is located at 2400 Civic Center Place in Miramar. Admission to the event is free with RSVP at MiramarFirstFridays.Eventbrite.com. For more information, visit MiramarFL.gov/Business.