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The 100-year-old building in St. Petersburg was a hub for the African American community, entertainment and culture until it closed three years ago.
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Loved ones gathered at Rogers Park Golf Course to honor the legacy of Jim Dent, who died in May at age 85. He was one of the top Black golfers of his generation.
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Dent rose from caddying at Augusta National and the Masters to becoming a successful pro and prodigious hitter. He helped pave the way for African Americans who once were denied access to golf clubs.
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The estimated $80 million proposal is expected to bring affordable housing, a vocational training center, business space and infrastructure improvements to the industrial district by 2027.
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The surviving participants of Tampa's sit-in were recognized for their efforts in the Civil Rights Movement.
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The first public screening of 'Razed' is on Saturday. The film by Roundhouse Creative Studio explores the broken promises made to residents of the Gas Plant district, where the Tropicana Field stands today.
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February is Black History Month and WUSF is bringing you stories of Floridians who've made an impact on their communities.
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During Black History Month, WUSF is bringing you stories of local Floridians who have made an impact on their communities.
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“When the Righteous Triumph” is being revived for a March 6-9 run at the Straz Center. It tells the story of Tampa’s F.W. Woolworth lunch counter sit-in of 1960.
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On this episode of "Florida Matters," you’ll learn about The Chitlin Circuit, how it shaped the sound of jazz, blues, and rock, and how it paved the way for the music industry we see today.
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On this episode of "Florida Matters," you’ll learn about The Chitlin Circuit, how it shaped the sound of jazz, blues, and rock, and how it paved the way for the music industry we see today.
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Conductor Nicholas Hersh calls William Dawson's work "a fundamental part of our history and a beautiful piece of our culture."