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Florida approves new Black history standards despite criticism

The State Board of Education approved new academic standards in Florida for instruction about Black history, despite objections.

Hillsborough school board approves proclamations supporting Pride, Juneteenth

 Hillsborough County Schools took a bold stance in declaring two proclamations promoting diversity and inclusion.

Feature: Tampa’s newest Black history exhibit dives into city’s long history

After an eight-week renovation, the Tampa Bay History Center opened a new permanent Black history exhibit in early June. The exhibit is titled “Travails and Triumphs” and features stories from Africans who traveled to Florida...

Tampa’s newest Black history exhibit dives into city’s long history

 Listen: After an eight-week renovation, the Tampa Bay History Center opened a new permanent Black history exhibit. The exhibit is titled “Travails and Triumphs” and features stories from Africans who traveled to Florida in the...
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Fascist Dictatorship in Florida

Kim Jackson joins the discussion to explore the question of growing dictatorship in Florida as the Governor moves against the Advance Placement African American History course. A fast and furious assault on voting rights and...
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Two experts examine the state of education in Florida

We look at education in Florida: banned books, private school vouchers, menstrual histories of student-athletes, AP African-American History.
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Christmas show 2022

The show began with an appeal to the those in desperate need at holiday time and may be suicidal. Reminded listeners of the suicide hotline 988. Asked callers to write in or call in birthdays...

WaveMakers: Uncovering Tampa’s Black History with Fred Hearns

Fred Hearns, the curator of Black History at the Tampa Bay History Center, discusses some of Tampa's forgotten, neglected and buried past.

Jimmie B. Keel, social worker and pastor, has died.

Jimmie Keel, social worker and pastor, has died. Jimmie Keel served as Hillsborough County’s first Black social worker.

Surly Voices: Civil Rights are still our fight

This week on Surly Voices, hosts Liz and Donna tackle the modern movements of civil rights, both within the state of Florida and outside. From the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill to the anniversary of Bloody...
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“All History Matters” on Morning Energy

Maya Angelou once said, “Won’t it be wonderful when black history and native American history and Jewish history and all of U.S. history is taught from one book. Just U.S. history.” February is National Black...

WaveMakers on Midpoint: Dr. Nashid Madyun, Executive Director of Florida Humanities

This week, a special WaveMakers edition of MidPoint, where we go deep with someone who's making a difference in the Tampa Bay region. Our guest, Dr. Nashid Madyun, the new executive director of the non-profit Florida...

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