Alijah Strader

1 month ago | caplinnews.fiu.edu | Jessica Oliva |Alijah Strader

About an hour before tipoff, Grails Miami was already buzzing on Tuesday night. The sports bar, located in the heart of Wynwood, was packed with basketball fans wearing New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers gear. They were ready for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Inside, dozens of TV screens played pregame coverage, while outside on the patio, a huge flat screen showed the game as fans lounged with drinks, all eyes locked in.

1 month ago | caplinnews.fiu.edu | Nina Ramirez |Carla Carvallo |Alijah Strader |Alejandro Rodríguez

This photo essay captures the heart of Build a Better Tomorrow, a grassroots community initiative that addresses food insecurity in South Florida. Founded with the mission to uplift underserved communities, the organization blends action with advocacy, starting with monthly food distributions that serve thousands.