Black-Owned Real Estate Firm Buying Back the Block in Miami Gardens’ Historically Black Neighborhoods

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Meet Shamise Smith the Founder of a Black-Owned Real Estate Firm Buying Back the Block in Miami Gardens’ Historically Black Neighborhoods

As gentrification reshapes South Florida, Shamise Smith, the Founder and CEO of 305 Miami Houses, a Black-owned real estate company, is taking bold steps to preserve the cultural and economic legacy of Miami Gardens and surrounding historically Black neighborhoods. 305 Miami Houses, a community-focused real estate brand, is on a mission to “buy back the block,” revitalizing homes and offering short-term rental stays that support Black ownership, local pride, and generational wealth.

Led publicly by Shamise Smith, a Miami native and Superhost across platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com, and VRBO, the company offers a growing portfolio of stylish short-term rentals that allow travelers to experience the authentic flavor of Miami Gardens—without sacrificing comfort or culture.

“This is about more than real estate,” said Smith. “305 Miami Houses exists so we can preserve our neighborhoods, create economic opportunities, and keep our history alive—one property at a time.”

Author Aaron Jordan Jr. Secures International Distribution on Rakuten TV Across 40+ European Countries

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Aaron Jordan Jr.’s “Dating My Past” Secures International Distribution on Rakuten TV Across 40+ European Countries

Renowned American relationship expert, author, and executive producer Aaron Jordan Jr. announces that his book-inspired movie, Dating My Past, has recently secured major international distribution on Rakuten TV across more than 40 European countries.

This significant viewership expansion is expected to substantially increase the film’s international visibility, representing a pivotal step in bringing the romantic and self-discovery narrative of Dating My Past to a wider global audience, beyond the United States.

Expressing his gratitude over the new development, the executive producer, Aaron Jordan Jr., described the Rakuten TV distribution across 40+ European countries as a major distribution win; “I’m grateful for this major distribution win. To fully attract global viewership is something I’ve envisioned for years. Seeing Dating My Past resonate with audiences internationally is truly humbling and incredibly rewarding,” said Aaron.

Black Founder Davonne Reaves Raises $2.7M for Her Platform, Rewriting Rules of Real Estate

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Black Founder Davonne Reaves Makes
History, Raises $2.7M for
Her Platform That is
Rewriting the Rules of Real Estate

In an industry historically closed off to everyday investors, Davonne Reaves, a former hotel front desk agent who became one of the youngest Black women in the United States to co-own a major hotel franchise, is making real estate ownership—especially hotel ownership—more accessible than ever. Her journey—from front desk to fintech founder—has become a blueprint for breaking barriers in commercial real estate ownership.

Her platform, Vesterr, the first Black-owned and woman-owned regulated crowdfunding portal dedicated to commercial real estate and hotels, has surpassed $2.7 million raised since its 2022 launch. Those funds have contributed to two hotel acquisitions, a hotel development in Puerto Rico, a hotel fund, and a car wash development, demonstrating the transformative power of democratized capital.