Black history

The festivities included lots of speeches, music and the ritual reading of the Emancipation Proclamation in its entirety

The story of this high school band reflects a much larger history of who the school system serves, and how the consequences of old decisions still ripple through the community decades later.

The lack of action on the legislation stunned supporters and the reasons for its demise were not clear.

One woman's quest to learn where her ancestors may have been buried led to a historic African-American burial ground believed to hold the graves of former slaves from Welaunee and Fleischmann plantations in Leon County.

In part, the bill targets diversity, equity, and inclusion training in workplaces, effectively allowing employees to sue if such a conversation could make a person feel badly about themselves.

The Tampa Bay History Center is hosting walking tours and exhibits in February to commemorate Black History Month.

The legendary Sunset Lounge is returning as part of a broader revitalization effort in the Historic Northwest District.

They’re part of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ efforts to push back against the so-called “woke” agenda.

When Alachua County holds soil ceremonies, two jars of soil are collected. One stays in the county while the other goes to The Legacy Museum’s display in Montgomery, Ala.

The annual Institute on Black Life Conference will feature presenters on a variety of topics in the Tampa Bay area, especially the work of researchers from the USF St. Petersburg campus.

A city reliant on heritage tourism struggles to protect its most valuable assets.

By training members of the community to deliver surveys and collect data, the hope is that better understanding will emerge across the lines of race and socioeconomics.