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SUMMARY:Black History Book Club: "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
DESCRIPTION:The Black History Book Club concludes its summer season with a discussion of Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston on Aug. 31. \nFirst published in 1937\, the novel follows Janie Crawford’s journey toward self-definition across love\, loss\, and independence in early 20th century Florida. Hurston’s use of regional dialect\, folklore and interior reflection helped reshape American literature and positioned the book as a foundational text in Black and feminist literary traditions. \nThis free event begins at 5:30 p.m. at 1213 N. Central Ave.\, at Tampa’s Black History Museum. Participants are invited to gather for a community-centered conversation that reflects on the power of Black authors\, lived experience and storytelling as a means of cultural preservation and shared understanding. Copies of the book are available through the Tampa Bay History Center Museum Store or online retailers. \nRSVP
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/black-history-book-club-their-eyes-were-watching-god-by-zora-neale-hurston/
LOCATION:Tampa’s Black History Museum\, 1213 N Central Ave\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Florida Conversations: How Tampa Moves
DESCRIPTION:Explore how transportation has shaped Tampa and what the future of mobility could mean for the city. Moderated by Garrett Greco\, host of the Tampa Bay Developer podcast\, “How Tampa Moves” brings together local experts for a conversation about the ways people have traveled through Tampa\, from streetcars and highways to buses\, bikes\, boats and beyond. Panelists will examine how transportation has influenced the city’s growth\, connected communities and changed daily life over time. Join us for an engaging discussion about where Tampa has been\, how we move today and where we may be headed next. \nFlorida Conversations is free and open to the public\, thanks to the support of the University of South Florida Endowment\, USF Libraries and a generous gift from Shelley Blood. This program is presented in person in TECO Hall at the Tampa Bay History Center and virtually through Zoom. A recording will be posted on YouTube after the event. \n  \nATTEND IN PERSON  ATTEND ON ZOOM \n  \nGarrett Greco\nGarrett Greco is a fifth-generation Tampanian\, real estate professional\, podcast host\, and community advocate. He focuses on Tampa’s history\, neighborhoods\, and growth\, and hosts the Tampa Bay Developer podcast\, where he speaks with business owners\, historians\, civic leaders\, elected officials\, entrepreneurs\, and longtime residents about the region’s development. He works as a residential real estate broker and commercial property investor\, with a focus on restoring properties and supporting local businesses\, and has served on the City of Tampa’s Land Development Code Advisory Team and Charter Review Commission.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/florida-conversations-how-tampa-moves/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T180000
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SUMMARY:Remember the Time!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating USF’s Black Alumni\nCelebrate the University of South Florida’s 70th anniversary and commemorate the 65th anniversary of Ernest Boger becoming the university’s first Black student in September 1961. USF alumnus Imam Askia Muhammad Aquil\, formerly known as Otha Favors\, will reflect on the experiences of Black students at USF during the 1960s\, followed by The Village Speaks\, a roundtable discussion with USF alumni about the university’s future. \nThe evening also features musical selections by Aris Clark\, music from the 1960s through the 1990s with DJ Marvelous\, alumni testimonials\, table games\, Cuban sandwich minis and light refreshments. \nDoors open at 5:30 p.m.\, with the program beginning at 6 p.m. and festivities continuing until 9 p.m. Join fellow alumni and community members at Tampa’s Black History Museum for an evening of history\, conversation\, music and connection. \nFREE TICKETS \n  \n  \nPhoto courtesy of University of South Florida\, “Ernest Boger\, USF’s First Black Student” (1961). USF Photograph Collection. Image 51.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/remember-the-time/
LOCATION:Tampa’s Black History Museum\, 1213 N Central Ave\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Thee Mighty Pi Iota
DESCRIPTION:80 Years of Omega Brotherhood and Service\nCelebrate 80 years of service\, scholarship and community with the Pi Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Members will share the history of the fraternity and its Tampa chapter while exploring the organization’s four cardinal principles: manhood\, scholarship\, perseverance and uplift. The program features historical testimonials\, live music\, recognition of Pi Iota Chapter Lamplighters and the presentation of the 2026 Griot Award honoring a fraternity member who has helped preserve Black history. \nDoors open at 5:30 p.m. for a mixer with live music and refreshments\, followed by the program at 6 p.m. Join fraternity members and the community for an evening celebrating 80 years of history\, achievement and service. \nFREE TICKETS
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/thee-mighty-pi-iota/
LOCATION:Tampa’s Black History Museum\, 1213 N Central Ave\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T173000
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SUMMARY:Black History Book Club: "The Talented Ribkins" by Ladee Hubbard
DESCRIPTION:The Black History Book Club continues its fall season with a discussion of The Talented Ribkins by Ladee Hubbard on Oct. 26. \nFirst published in 2017\, the novel blends speculative fiction with social satire\, following a Black family whose inherited superhuman abilities are shaped as much by race and class as by power itself. Hubbard uses humor and genre to examine how American society defines value\, success and survival\, particularly for those navigating inherited systems of inequality. \nThis free event begins at 5:30 p.m. at 1213 N. Central Ave.\, at Tampa’s Black History Museum. Participants are invited to gather for a community-centered conversation reflecting on Black authorship\, imaginative storytelling and the ways narrative can challenge dominant cultural frameworks. Copies of the book are available through the Tampa Bay History Center Museum Store or online retailers. \nRSVP
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/black-history-book-club-the-talented-ribkins-by-ladee-hubbard/
LOCATION:Tampa’s Black History Museum\, 1213 N Central Ave\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T183000
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SUMMARY:Florida Conversations: An Evening with Mac Stone
DESCRIPTION:Join the Tampa Bay History Center for an evening with award-winning National Geographic photographer Mac Stone as he shares his work documenting the last old-growth cypress swamps of the American South. \nDrawing from more than a decade spent photographing ancient forests in North Carolina\, South Carolina\, and Florida\, Stone will share the stories and images behind his new book\, “Cypress: The Last Old-Growth Swamps.” From ghost orchids blooming high in ancient cypress trees to panthers moving through the wetlands below\, his photographs reveal ecosystems that have endured for centuries and are increasingly rare. \nThrough stunning photography and stories from the field\, Stone explores these remarkable landscapes as living archives of deep time and considers what their survival means for the future of the South. \nTickets are $5 and free for History Center members. Not a member? Learn how to join here. \nFlorida Conversations is supported by the University of South Florida Endowment\, USF Libraries and a generous gift from Shelley Blood. This program is presented in person in TECO Hall at the Tampa Bay History Center and virtually through Zoom. A recording will be posted on YouTube after the event. \n\nATTEND IN PERSON | $5  ATTEND ON ZOOM \n\nMac Stone\nMac Stone is an award-winning National Geographic photographer\, conservationist\, producer\, writer and naturalist whose work explores the relationship between people and the wild landscapes of the American South. A trained biologist\, he uses photography\, science and storytelling to document wetlands\, wildlife and the ecological systems that connect the region. He is the author of “Everglades: America’s Wetland\,” “American Amazon: Ancient Forests and Living Waters of the Wild Southeastern U.S.” and “Cypress: The Last Old-Growth Swamps.” He worked as a producer and cinematographer on the “American Amazon” IMAX film and PBS NATURE series. Stone also serves as executive director of Naturaland Trust\, where he advances land conservation and restoration across the Southeast.
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/florida-conversations-an-evening-with-mac-stone/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T173000
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SUMMARY:Black History Book Club: "Why We Can't Wait" by Martin Luther King\, Jr.
DESCRIPTION:The Black History Book Club closes the year with a discussion of Why We Can’t Wait by Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday\, Dec. 14. \nOriginally published in 1964\, the book offers a firsthand account of the Birmingham Campaign and a broader argument for the moral urgency of the civil rights movement. King examines nonviolent resistance\, political delay and the psychological toll of segregation while articulating a vision of justice rooted in democratic responsibility and human dignity. \nThis free event begins at 5:30 p.m. at 1213 N. Central Ave.\, at Tampa’s Black History Museum. Participants are invited to gather for a community-centered conversation reflecting on Black literature and authorship\, historical memory and the enduring role of narrative in shaping civic life. Copies of the book are available through the Tampa Bay History Center Museum Store or online retailers. \nRSVP
URL:https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/event/black-history-book-club-why-we-cant-wait-by-martin-luther-king-jr/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay History Center\, 801 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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