ON THE COVER 2020 40 Under 40 Honorees at Miami-Dade County Courthouse

Several Legacy Miami “40 Under 40” honorees proudly stand at the steps of the historic Miami-Dade County Courthouse on 73 W. Flagler Street in downtown Miami. Built in 1925, this courthouse is a powerful symbol of justice and the rule of law — all central to America’s founding principles. It is a fitting backdrop at a challenging time for African Americans who simply demand equality.

As leaders in their respective communities, we asked the honorees how they feel the Black Lives Matter and similar movements are influencing the nation’s current racial climate?

RAHEL WELDEYESUS

“I think this is more than a movement. It is a about Black lives matter and, yes, we know all lives matter but we know this moment right now is about us. It’s about our people and the fact that our lives do matter.”

XAVIER JONES

“I think it’s one of the greatest times in history. It’s a time for us to make a new mark. It’s a time for us to see the greatest change we’ve ever seen. And it’s going to be our hard work and dedication that we’re going to see take us to the next level.”

NEXCY DE LA ROSA-MONROE

“I think it’s definitely a step in the right direction. But I also believe that as a lawyer the only way for us to have that equal justice is to demand that our bench is diverse and that it represents us. And that we’re represented as prosecutors, defense counsel, and definitely as judges because I know for my clients it definitely makes a difference when I walk into the courtroom and they see [a judge] on the bench that looks like them that can relate to them and is able to feel and understand where they’re coming from so that they feel they got their fair date in court.”

ORLANDO ARNOLD

“I think it’s important right now for this time. I think it has finally hit a head where everyone’s coming together. It’s needed for this country. The most important thing is we don’t let it get caught up in the midst and forget about why we’re doing it and why it needs to continue moving forward. As long as we stay on the same page and unite as a country and understand why Black lives matter is important, we can start to make some real changes in this country.”

ALEX FINNIE

“It’s so important that we’re continuing the conversation. The first step toward any kind of change we want to see is obviously educating open minds. I think we have taken very active, positive steps in the right direction and from this point on we still need to continue pushing that conversation on to hopefully see the change that so many people in this country not only want to see but need to see.”

DANIELLE GEATHERS

“I’m definitely hopeful. Now is the time a lot of people are reflecting on their own prejudices and biases. I think, historically, Black people have been the ones leading this movement and the only ones passionate about it. But now, even in my own circles, I’ve seen a lot of white people reflecting on their own biases and really wanting to educate themselves on the history of oppression.” n

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