Diversity

"Soulman,'' part of "The Two of Us'' display by artist Benard W. Brooks, at the Carrollwood Cultural Center. Photos by Diane Egner

Zarra Elias and her family enjoying The Tampa Riverwalk.

Artists Dacota Maphis and Daniel DeWindt of Safety Harbor order sushi at Chiang Mai Thai and Sushi Bar in downtown Clearwater. Photos by Amber Sigman

A crowd turns out to watch Gabrielle Santi and other performers display their pride and passion. Photos by Kimberly DeFalco

A consumer supporting locally owned black businesses. Amber Sigman

Evelyn Igbinosum, along with her husband Taiwo, have been operating "African Extravaganza" for 26 years in Tampa. Photo by Kimberly DeFalco

Gabriel Castro, a first-generation immigrant studying mass communications at USF. Provided by Gabriel Castro

"My Shades & Texture" associates Amil Chappell and Kayla Quinnie join proprietor Pam Thompson, who opened her business four months before the pandemic hit. Photo by Kimberly DeFalco

For Good

The late poet, writer, and activist Nikki Giovanni had a profound influence on art, culture, and society and a very personal impact on one USF faculty member

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Electric cellist Brianna Tam, DJ “Mes” and rapper “Kay Three” perfrom during an evening celebrating the new arts hub in the Kress Building on Seventh Avenue in Ybor City.

Diversity

Reflecting on life, legacy of Nikki Giovanni

Joshua's Way of Hope empowers youth, families

Black English Bookstore celebrates first anniversary, looks ahead

Decades of support: Operation Helping Hand's commitment to veterans

Sophie's Closet makes prom dreams come true for underprivileged teens

Focus Forward holiday cards showcase, benefit adults with disabilities

Photo story: City of Tampa Santa Fest & Tree Lighting

Brooke Shields brings star power to Centre for Women Waves of Change luncheon

Masthead gallery: SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival

Masthead gallery: 3rd annual Ybor Arts Tour

Tampa City Council invests $6 million in Downtown Partnership Franklin Street revitalization plan

Odeta Xheka and OXH Gallery: Blazing a trail for women artists in Ybor City and beyond

North Greenwood CRA: City, community collaborate to revitalize Clearwater neighborhood

WellFed Community grows food sovereignty, education in Tampa

Clearwater's Mercado: A gathering place for Hispanic community, city

Puerto Rican-style restaurant is flagship business for AMPLIFY Clearwater Hispanic/Latino initiative

November arts: SHINE Mural Festival, Ybor Arts Tour, Afrofuturism Festival

Photo story: Buddy Walk, A Night to Remember mark Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Tampa Black Business Hall of Fame: Honoring business owners who make a difference

October arts roundup: Ybor Arts Tour, 10th anniversary SHINE Mural Festival

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Ybor City

East Tampa

Lakeland

Tampa

Temple Terrace

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