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MIAMI’S DUNNS-JOSEPHINE HOTEL IN HISTORIC OVERTOWN SUPPORTS THE COMMUNITY

June 1, 2020

MIAMI’S DUNNS-JOSEPHINE HOTEL IN HISTORIC OVERTOWN SUPPORTS THE COMMUNITY BY HOUSING THE HOMESLESS DURING THE PANDEMIC

When the need for sheltering the homeless during the pandemic became an emergency, the Dunns-Josephine Hotel opened their doors and welcomed them with open arms.

“Kristin Kitchen, the owner, stepped forward,” said Ronald L. Book Esq., Chairman of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, “agreeing to take homeless individuals off the streets during this very difficult time of the pandemic.

Kristin, your entire staff, your partners –

Thank you for being a humanitarian.

Thank you for stepping up and being nothing short of a hero to me.”

“Overtown is changing…it’s makeup of people is changing,” says Dunns-Josephine hotelier and historian Kristin Kitchen.

As new businesses, we have to make decisions when we come into communities about how we view people.  It’s about humanness and respect. The community from day 1 embraced us."

Most who live on the streets knocked on the door and told me they were proud of me.

‘You really brought your best to us … this is what we need … our story, our history.’

When the pandemic came there was no hesitation. Community tourism is a part of our brand mission … to offer our best in good times and bad.”

To learn more about the Dunns-Josephine Hotel and to book your stay, visit

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Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday Suite
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Surround yourself in the jazzy style of the iconic singer “Lady Day” and be inspired by the woman brave enough to sing the song “Strange Fruit” in the 1930’s

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Mom’s Mabley Suite
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Most famous for her sharp wit and floppy hats, this room is sure to bring out your inner comedian.

Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington Suite
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As master composer of over 1000 works and bandleader of the greatest jazz orchestra of all times this suite celebrates the history of these members who graced the Cotton Club for decades.

Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong Suite
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What can we say… as the worlds greatest trumpeter…. This suite will simply blow you away!

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Marcus Garvey Suite
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As the leader of the Pan-African movement Garvey celebrated the commonalities of the African Diaspora much in the same way those in Overtown did while spending time in “Sweet Bread Alley”.

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Chick Webb Suite
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As a Master drummer of the orchestras at the Cotton Club, Chick’s suite will “rap- tap-tap” into the rhythms of your inner tempo.

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Aaron Douglas Suite
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Douglas created some of his best-known painting in the 1930s. In 1930, he was hired to create a mural for the library at Fisk University.

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William H Johnson Suite
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As a master storyteller of black life, simply put, immerse yourself in the true “Art of Black”.

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Booker T Washington Suite
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As a master educator and founder to Tuskegee University you will find more books than you can read… no problem because they are all for sale in our gift shop!!

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Langston Hughes Suite
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His work focused on the pride in the African American identity and its diverse culture thru arts and literature so prepare to truly immerse yourself in the black experience of the 1920s.

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WEB Dubois Suite
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As a civil rights activist and co-founder of the NAACP, we hope this suite will inspire you to pick up the torch of equality to the finish.

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Bill “Bojangles” Robinson
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Bill “Bojangles” Robinson was an iconic African-American tap dancer and actor best known for his Broadway performances and film roles.

Cab Calloway

Cab Calloway Suite
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Discover the history of the famous Cotton Club as you nestle yourself in the suite named after the singer of the famous 1931 song “Minnie the Moocher” Hi De Hi De Hi De Ho!

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Zora Neale-Hurston Suite
Large suite with 2 double beds
A perfect room for writers and dreamers, the Zora Neale suite is filled with thought provoking books to titillate the inner poet in anyone.

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Madam CJ Walker Suite
Large suite 2 double beds
As America’s 1st black self-made millionaire we only have one way to describe this luxury suite… pure opulence.

Josephine Baker

Josephine Baker Suite
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As a dancer famous for her iconic banana skirt routine, prepare to be titillated with the sensuality of Harlem Renaissance

Wi-Fi

High speed internet  along with exciting new technology designed for the hospitality market.

Cable Television

Local and national television enjoyment.

Breakfast

Complimentary continental breakfast each morning. *Please make us aware of special needs*

Priceless History

Library featuring local and national historical figures.

Shea Butter

Experience our hand-crafted, eco-friendly shea butter.

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Find Us

1028 NW 3rd Ave
Miami, FL 33136

Phone

888-854-9995
513-477-7781

Email

info@dunns-josephinehotel.com
kristin@sixacresbb.com

Book One of Our Suites Today!
Book An Event

Miami
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82°
Partly Cloudy
6:31am8:15pm EDT
Feels like: 88°F
Wind: 2mph SW
Pressure: 29.97"Hg
UV index: 0
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81°F
79°F
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79°F
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86/79°F
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