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"Soulman,'' part of "The Two of Us'' display by artist Benard W. Brooks, at the Carrollwood Cultural Center. Photos by Diane Egner

Zarra Elias and her family enjoying The Tampa Riverwalk.

Artists Dacota Maphis and Daniel DeWindt of Safety Harbor order sushi at Chiang Mai Thai and Sushi Bar in downtown Clearwater. Photos by Amber Sigman

A crowd turns out to watch Gabrielle Santi and other performers display their pride and passion. Photos by Kimberly DeFalco

A consumer supporting locally owned black businesses. Amber Sigman

Evelyn Igbinosum, along with her husband Taiwo, have been operating "African Extravaganza" for 26 years in Tampa. Photo by Kimberly DeFalco

Gabriel Castro, a first-generation immigrant studying mass communications at USF. Provided by Gabriel Castro

"My Shades & Texture" associates Amil Chappell and Kayla Quinnie join proprietor Pam Thompson, who opened her business four months before the pandemic hit. Photo by Kimberly DeFalco

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The Children's Board of Hillsborough County's ONEhillsborough initiative was established to address the decades of disparity affecting the lives of children and families in three specific Tampa area zip codes.

Children’s Board works to end racial disparities, create ONEhillsborough

Kathy SteeleTuesday, October 25, 2022

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Vitale Bros. painted the mural "Rise and Shine" on the wall of Parc Center for Disabilities as a Bright S[ot Community Project during the SHINE Mural Festival.

Buzz: SHINE Mural Festival grand finale is Saturday in St. Pete

Friday, October 21, 2022

Source: St. Petersburg Arts Alliance

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The Athena Society recently awarded its Phyllis Marshall Career Assistance Grant to help four Tampa Bay women acheive their educational and career goals.

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Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council President and CEO Beatrice Louissaint.

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Step inside Ersula's History Shop in Tampa for a history lesson that educates and entertains.

Step inside Ersula's History Shop and experience history

Marilyn YoungTuesday, June 14, 2022

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Electric cellist Brianna Tam, DJ “Mes” and rapper “Kay Three” perfrom during an evening celebrating the new arts hub in the Kress Building on Seventh Avenue in Ybor City.

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Children’s Board works to end racial disparities, create ONEhillsborough

Buzz: SHINE Mural Festival grand finale is Saturday in St. Pete

4 Tampa Bay women overcome challenges, strive for goals with help from Athena Society

Masthead gallery: Celebrating Ars Sonora at University of Tampa

October Arts Roundup: SHINE Mural Festival returns to St. Petersburg

Diverse Abilities Arts Festival celebrates Tampa Bay's special needs artists

Buzz: Tampa advisory board recommends adding Dobyville area to Hyde Park Local Historic District

At Dunbar Elementary in Tampa, at-risk students Sing Out and Read to succeed

September Arts Roundup: USFCAM, Bloom on Franklin, Jobsite, Stageworks, Florida Orchestra and more

Enterprising Latinas envisions Wimauma as food destination

Dobyville neighborhood reunion celebrates memories of tight-knit Tampa African American community

Buzz: Upcoming community meetings on adding Dobyville area to Hyde Park Local Historic District

Commentary: The power of business inclusion in Tampa Bay

AMPLIFY Clearwater works to grow more diverse

July Arts Roundup: Niki Butcher, iBOMS, Dawoud Bey and Carrie Mae Weems and more

Masthead images: St. Pete Pride Parade

In St Pete, youth-led farm blossoms in a food desert

Shaping the local theater scene: JL Rey and Cyndee A. Dornblaser at Spanish Lyric Theatre

Buzz: A look at Juneteenth events across Tampa Bay this weekend

Step inside Ersula's History Shop and experience history

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