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Congresswoman Kathy Castor organized a bus tour Thursday to spotlight Black-owned businesses in St. Petersburg. “We want to spend our Juneteenth out there telling their stories and encouraging our neighbors to support them,” she said.
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From soul food to fresh juices, Gainesville entrepreneurs share how faith, tradition and community power their journeys beyond June 19.
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Learn about the food traditions that surround Juneteenth. Kiva Williams, of Wesley Chapel, discusses the origins of the holiday and her favorite celebratory foods and drinks.
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The National Park Service allows entry without paying admission on many holidays to encourage people to visit and learn more about an area's history.
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Events include live music, exhibits, poetry performances, and a film celebration.
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The bus tour took place the weekend of June 15, and visited several Central Florida historical sites including Ocoee and Eatonville.
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On this episode of Florida Matters, we spoke with leaders in the greater Tampa Bay region’s Black LGBTQIA community about representation and the importance of both Pride and Juneteenth.
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On this episode of Florida Matters, we spoke with leaders in the greater Tampa Bay region’s Black LGBTQIA community about representation and the importance of both Pride and Juneteenth.
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Kevin Parrott will lead the one-day workshop, "The Shout" and he said there will be audience participation.
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There are many different events that Tampa Bay residents can choose from to commemorate Juneteenth.
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Juneteenth has only been recognized as a federal holiday since 2021. But Black American communities have marked the occasion for more than 150 years.
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In celebration of the holiday, the Tampa Bay region offers a variety of events.