Tampa Bay History Center & Tampa Housing Authority Unveil Partnership for the Tampa’s Black History Museum

Tampa Bay History Center & Tampa Housing Authority Unveil Partnership for the Tampa's Black History Museum
Mayor Jane Castor, Rep. Dianne Hart, County Commissioner Gwen Myers, and Leaders from NAACP & Urban League to Speak in Support

TAMPA, Fla. - June 3, 2024 - On Monday, June 17, the Tampa Bay History Center and Tampa
Housing Authority ignite Juneteenth Week with a momentous announcement. Together, they
reveal their collaboration in creating Tampa's Black History Museum, a groundbreaking initiative
honoring Tampa's vibrant Black heritage.
Kicking off Juneteenth Week's celebrations of freedom, resilience, and the enduring cultural
legacy of African Americans, the ceremony will be graced by distinguished speakers, including
Mayor Jane Castor, Representative Dianne Hart, County Commissioner Gwen Myers, and
leaders from the NAACP and Urban League. Their presence underscores the significance of this
endeavor in amplifying Black voices and preserving the diverse cultural contributions that enrich
Tampa.

WHAT: Tampa's Black History Museum Announcement

WHO: Mayor Jane Castor
Florida State Representative Dianne Hart
County Commissioner Gwen Myers
Tampa City Councilwoman Gwen Henderson
Tampa Bay History Center CEO C.J. Roberts
NAACP Hillsborough County President Yvette Lewis
Urban League of Hillsborough County CEO Kiah Wilson
Tampa Housing Authority Commissioner Robert P. Edwards
ACTIVITIES: Press conference and photo exhibit showcasing pivotal moments in
Tampa's Black history.

ORGANIZERS: Tampa Bay History Center
Tampa Housing Authority

WHEN: Monday, June 17
2 p.m. through 3:30 p.m.

WHERE: Historic Saint James Church at Encore
 1202 N Governor Street
Tampa, FL 33602

IMAGES: Community leaders, residents, photo exhibit