'I joke with people that there's always an element of Miami in everything I write,' Segura tells New Times. In no case does this ring as true as it does with Cuban-American author Alex Segura, a New York resident whose Miami roots find their way into all of his work, from comic books to novels. You can take the boy out of Miami, but you can't take Miami out of the boy.
Consider that next time you feel the urge to go museum hopping. Another great thing about the museum: It's located right near public transit, across the street from the Government Center Metrorail station and only a few stops on the Metromover away from the Perez Art Museum Miami and Frost Science. You never know what nuggets might be uncovered thanks to those who've lived through it. HistoryMiami often puts out a call for artifacts, asking Miamians to send in knickknacks that pertain to a certain theme or topic and share their unique story with the curatorial staff. One of the museum's recent exhibitions, 'It's a Miami Thing,' celebrated the city's 125th anniversary and featured items from the archives as well as some that were donated by residents. They're committed to telling the larger community's story, often through the people themselves. They preserve history - the best moments, the not-so-great ones, and the ones we'd give anything to forget. The most satisfying aspect of HistoryMiami is in its name.
