As national politics loom large over local communities, Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump descended upon Miami-Dade County this past weekend, urging residents to take action.

The pair spoke to a full house during a panel discussion at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Miami Gardens, the site of the People’s Meetup town hall event on Saturday.

Hosted by Democratic State Sen. Shevrin Jones, the event focused on “conversations on the State of Black America,” uniting elected officials, advocacy groups and community members for a dialogue on navigating the current political climate.

Florida Sen. Shevrin Jones speaks to the crowd during the People’s Meetup town hall’s opening hour. (Courtesy of AJ Shorter Photography)

“When you walk out that door,

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