Black History Book Club: “The Miseducation of the Negro”
The April 29 discussion at St. James @ Encore will feature “The Miseducation of the Negro” by Carter G. Woodson.
Black History
Education
Join the journey of learning and discussion with the Black History Book Club
Starting Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, this initiative promises to be a beacon of knowledge, reflection, and community engagement in the heart of Tampa Bay.
Black History Month Reception
The Black History Month Reception, an evening of inspiration, recognition, and cultural celebration, is set to take place on Feb. 23, 2024.
An Evening in Celebration of Frederick Douglass
On Feb. 7, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., in honor of Black History Month, the public is invited to attend a free event at Tampa Theatre commemorating Frederick Douglass and …
Videos
Latest video from St. James @ Encore history talks
A remarkable event unfolded at St. James @ Encore, celebrating the history and enduring resilience of Tampa's first Black churches.
Legacies in Place, Memories in Mind: A Tribute to Black History and Memorial Park Cemetery
The Black Cemetery Network (BCN) connects people and projects from across the country to protect, preserve, and promote the histories of African American burial grounds and sacred spaces. Join us …
Tampa Bay History
Black Roots: From Dobyville to College Hill
On the evening of Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, the Tampa Bay History Center invites you to embark on a captivating historical journey.
Press Release
Travails and Triumphs exhibit receives special commendation from Hillsborough County
Today, the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners recognized Travails and Triumphs with a special commendation.
Videos
Twistin’ Down Central: A Tribute to Tampa’s Black Music Legends
Tampa Red, Ella Fitzgerald, Chick Webb, and Ray Charles are just a few of the notable musicians to play in Tampa during Central Avenue’s heyday. Join us as we dive into the work of legendary Black musicians that lifted spirits and defined Central Avenue’s cultural legacy.
Near The Cross: Tampa’s First Black Churches
In spite of being enslaved, Black people in Tampa formed a church in 1863–Mt. Sinai African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church–located in the Scrub. In the following decades, other Black congregations …
