Press and Media About Corinna Moebius
A select list of press coverage related to my work, expertise, and opinion.
Press Coverage 2020-2025
“‘Average American,’ ‘Coastal Elite,’ ‘Inner City’: How Journalists Can Avoid Regional Stereotypes.” NBCU Academy (Mar. 19, 2025) – READ
Quoted about regional stereotypes and how to avoid them.
“Interrogating and Leveraging Your Privilege in the Afro-Cuban Dance Community: Talking to Corinna Moebius, Cultural Anthropologist,” Son y Casino (blog) (July 23, 2024) – READ
Interviewed about the commodification of Afro-Cuban folkloric dance worldwide and dynamics of power and privilege in the community (I am the founder of “We Love Afro-Cuban Dance” on Facebook”)
“This Was Our Mall.’ What is Lost When a Popular Flea Market Closes? More Than You Think.” Miami Herald (July 2, 2022) – READ
Quoted about the social-cultural-economic impacts of a large, immigrant-serving flea market in Miami and its loss due to redevelopment.
Press Coverage 2015-2019
“Miami Residents Toured Hialeah for Hispanic Heritage Month.” Miami Herald (Dec. 13, 2019) – READ
Feature on a Miami Hispanic Heritage bus tour I led for local residents on behalf of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau.
“This Little Havana Hotel Once Housed Billie Holiday. Soon, You Could Stay There, Too.” Miami Herald (Mar. 15, 2018) – READ
Quoted on potential impacts of a restored historic hotel and other projects on neighborhood.
“Jane’s Walk Asks Residents to Rethink Their Surroundings.” Miami New Times (May 2, 2017) – READ
Quoted about my Jane’s Walk tour of Little Havana and the importance of challenging stereotypes about people and place.
“Carnaval de la Calle Ocho: Miami Festeja a Golpe de Croquetas.” El Nuevo Herald (Mar. 13, 2017) – READ
Quoted about the spirit of community reflected in street celebrations during the Calle Ocho festival.
“Cuba, The Brand.” The Atlantic (April 16, 2016) – READ
Quoted on the marketing and branding of Little Havana and its relationship to Havana.
“In Miami, Cuban Culture, No Passport Required,” The New York Times (April 7, 2016) – READ
Quoted on places in Little Havana that aren’t “tourist traps.”
“Learning How to Play Dominoes on Calle Ocho,” The New Tropic (Mar. 17, 2016) – READ
Quoted on the tradition and art of playing Cuban-style (doble nueve) dominos.
“How Creative Entrepreneurs Are Enlivening Miami’s Little Havana,” Smart Cities Dive (2016) – READ
Praised by urban planning blogger for my LittleHavanaGuide site and co-founding of the Little Havana Merchant Alliance.
“The History And Culture Of Little Havana With Dr. Paul George And Author Corinna Moebius,” WLRN (NPR affiliate) (Dec. 16, 2015) – LISTEN
Interviewed about the release of my co-authored book, A History of Little Havana.
“Miami ist Westdeutschland, Kuba ist Ostdeutschland, und das Meer dazwischen, das ist die Mauer.” Der Spiegel (Dec. 5, 2015) – READ
Interviewed by prominent German/European weekly news magazine about Cuban diaspora politics and culture.
“Amid Redevelopment Plans, Miami Residents Fight To Save Little Havana,” NPR (All Things Considered) (Oct. 6, 2015) – LISTEN/READ
Quoted on community tensions and concerns about redevelopment efforts in East Little Havana.
“Some Rich and Powerful would Benefit from Little Havana Upzoning,” WLRN (NPR affiliate) (Feb. 27, 2015) – LISTEN/READ
Quoted on community concerns about upzoning effects on low-income residents in East Little Havana.
“Inversionistas apoyarán los cambios en la Pequeña Habana.” El Nuevo Herald, Jan. 20, 2015 – READ
Quoted on Little Havana community activists mobilizing around proposed zoning changes.
Press Coverage 2010-2014
“Pastel Paradise.” The Globe and Mail (Nov. 22, 2014)
Quoted on cultural aspects of Little Havana for travel article.
“Home Away From Home,” 60 Minutes Australia (Sept. 21, 2014)
Quoted on changing immigration patterns in Little Havana.
“Exploring Little Havana: Walking Tours & Monthly Festivals Showcase Gems of Calle Ocho,” Miami Herald (June 23, 2013)
Quoted on my walking tours.
“A Culinary Crawl Reveals Little Havana’s Secrets,” Jane Mundy (syndicated to Telegraph-Mail and other papers (2013) – READ
Feature focusing on my walking tour of Little Havana with a focus on Cuban and other Latin American food offerings.
“Auge de visitantes en el barrio tradicional.” El Nuevo Herald (Feb. 29, 2012)
Quoted about the increase in visitors to Little Havana and my LittleHavanaGuide.com.
“Preservationists Forge Ahead With Little Help From Miami,” Miami-Dade Daily Business Review (July 5, 2012)
Quoted on community efforts to preserve historic buildings in East Little Havana.
“Tweet Me in Miami,” National Geographic Traveler (Oct. 20, 2010)
Quoted on the cultural traditions in Little Havana.
Press Coverage Prior to 2010
“Más variedad de artistas en este Viernes Cultural,” El Nuevo Herald (Sept. 28, 2006)
Quoted about my leadership of Viernes Culturales (monthly cultural festival in Little Havana) and the increase in participating artists.
“Tyson’s Growth Revs Up Concerns About Gridlock.” The Washington Post (Mar. 13, 1999) – READ
Quoted about the traffic conjestion and poor planning of Tyson’s Corner, VA (I suggested the story).
“By the Beat Divided: D.C. Drumming a Spiritual Joy for Some, Noise for Others.” The Washington Post (Sept. 16, 2000) – READ
Quoted about my (positive) opinions about the Malcolm X Park drum circle (as a regular participant).
“We hear the stories and histories that are typically silenced or made invisible,” Moebius says.
“Walking in this way, in the way that Jane Jacobs walked through neighborhoods, can help us move beyond stereotypes and very limited ways of understanding people and place.”
