125 Years of Impact: The Legacy and Future of the Miami Women's Club

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Metris Batts discussing the history and future of the Miami Women's Club as it celebrates its 125th anniversary.

In this episode of the Que Bola Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ms. Metris Batts, the first African-American president of the Miami Women's Club, as we celebrated the club's 125th anniversary. Our conversation delved into the rich history of the Miami Women's Club, which was founded in 1900, just four years after the city of Miami itself. Metris shared fascinating insights about the club's origins, highlighting how it began as a gathering of women who would meet on Julia Tuttle's porch to read and share books, eventually evolving into a significant force for community service and civic engagement in Miami. Metris emphasized the importance of the Women's Club in documenting local history and its role in various social service initiatives throughout the years. Despite its long-standing presence, she noted that the club remains "hidden in plain sight," largely due to the older demographic of its members who may not be as active on social media or in publicizing their contributions. We discussed the need for revitalization and outreach to younger generations, as Metris aims to bring new energy and diversity to the club. Throughout our conversation, Metris shared her…

People in this episode

Guest: Metris Batts

Topics covered

• Miami Women's Club
• community service
• civic engagement
• local history
• women's leadership

Keywords

• legacy
• revitalization
• diversity
• social service initiatives

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Be the Torch

Places: Miami

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