Tampa Republic

The City of Tampa Black History Committee, Inc. (COTBHC) is hosting the 36th Annual City of Tampa Black History Celebration to recognize and honor the contributions of African Americans to Tampa's past, present, and future. The event, which takes place on February 16 at the Tampa Convention Center, will focus on the theme of "Family Unity: Rooted in Wisdom."

According to the COTBHC, this year's celebration aims to highlight the significance of family traditions, the resilience within family-owned businesses, and the importance of community service. The honorees for the event include Dr. Antoinette Jackson of the African American Burial Grounds & Remembering Project, Candy Lowe-Jones of the Black Business Bus Tour, Jack and Jill of America – Tampa Bay Chapter, Kiva Williams of the Mahogany Kids Fine Arts Foundation, and Norma Robinson of the Sulphur Springs Museum.

Dalia Dangerfield, Bay News 9 Anchor/Reporter, will serve as the mistress of ceremonies for the event. Kiva Williams, founder of the Mahogany Kids Fine Arts Foundation, will deliver the keynote address. The celebration will also feature poetry by J. Jackson.

The 36th Annual City of Tampa Black History Celebration is made possible through the generous support of TECO Energy, Busch Gardens, the Tampa Convention Center, and the City of Tampa.

The City of Tampa Black History Committee, Inc. is a non-profit organization comprised of current and retired City of Tampa employees. The committee is dedicated to promoting African American history, the importance of diversity, and scholastic achievement.

For more information about the event, interested individuals can visit the City of Tampa Black History Committee's website at cityoftampablackhistorycommittee.org. Questions can be directed to cotbhc@gmail.com.

Media outlets interested in interviewing event organizers or honorees are asked to RSVP to media@tampagov.net.

In conclusion, the City of Tampa is celebrating family unity during Black History Month with its 36th Annual City of Tampa Black History Celebration. The event aims to recognize and honor the contributions of African Americans to Tampa's history and future. With a focus on the theme of "Family Unity: Rooted in Wisdom," the celebration will highlight the importance of family traditions, resilience within family-owned businesses, and community service. The event will feature notable honorees, including Dr. Antoinette Jackson, Candy Lowe-Jones, Jack and Jill of America – Tampa Bay Chapter, Kiva Williams, and Norma Robinson. The celebration will also include a keynote address by Kiva Williams and poetry by J. Jackson. The event is made possible through the support of TECO Energy, Busch Gardens, the Tampa Convention Center, and the City of Tampa. The City of Tampa Black History Committee, Inc., the organizing body behind the event, is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting African American history, diversity, and scholastic achievement. For more information, individuals can visit cityoftampablackhistorycommittee.org or contact cotbhc@gmail.com.