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This Black History Month and all year long, support the local Black community by checking out Black-owned businesses and creative voices shaping culture across Tampa Bay. These are some highlights of great artists, organizations, restaurants and more that are being led by Black voices in St. Pete.<\/p>\n

Food & Drink \u2013 Black-Owned Flavors<\/p>\n

\"pink\"pinkOutside Gabby Bakes new Seminole Heights bakery | Photo and lettering by Sun Signs<\/p>\n

Cultural & Wellness<\/p>\n

Black English bookstore<\/a>\u2013 Woman & black-owned bookstore that celebrates community space and black literature<\/p>\n

Tampa Black History Museum<\/a> \u2013 Learn about the stories that shaped Tampa\u2019s Black community.<\/p>\n

The Smudged life<\/a> \u2013 Holistic health and Integrative natural health care with fun events such as \u2018trap yoga\u2019.<\/p>\n

La Uni\u00f3n Mart\u00ed-Maceo<\/a> (Historic Site) \u2013 Part of Tampa\u2019s Afro-Cuban cultural legacy and the Florida Black Heritage Trail.<\/p>\n

Jackson Rooming House<\/a> (Historic Landmark) \u2013 Once hosted iconic Black artists and provided safe lodging during segregation.<\/p>\n

\"Photo\"PhotoGwendolyn Henderson poses inside Black English Bookstore, a lovingly curated bookstore located at 401 E Oak Avenue<\/p>\n

Creative spaces and musicians<\/p>\n

Tampa\u2022ish<\/a> \u2013 Community lead events & a great way to meet new local creatives in Tampa<\/p>\n

For The Girls Tampa <\/a>\u2013 Curated partying in a safe space for women <\/p>\n

DJ Emmpowerr<\/a>\u2013 Known for her free S.P.I.N. classes, Emmpowerr is a well-known DJ in the area and is open for bookings for events (More on their story here: https:\/\/ilovetheburg.com\/dj-emmpowerr-st-pete\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Barely Legal<\/a>\u2013 This rap\/hip-hop boyband is Tampa local heartthrobs; Stream their music here<\/a><\/p>\n

Aja Iman<\/a>\u2013 R&B singer based in Tampa, also leading and organizing plenty of community events in the area; Stream her music here<\/a><\/p>\n

Pilot Jonezz<\/a>\u00a0is a punk rock band from the Tampa Bay area that\u2019s been turning heads with its energetic live shows and alternative edge.<\/p>\n

Sector.FM<\/a>\u00a0is an independent radio station and community music hub founded by Vonne Parks and Andre \u201cDre\u201d Gainey of\u00a0They Hate Change. Sector.FM supports artists from many diasporas, including Black creatives like Deja Denice, Johnny Champagne, and Raheem Fitzgerald, while broadcasting diverse sounds and local talent.<\/p>\n

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For more across the bridge, check out black-owned businesses you can support over in St. Pete<\/a>!<\/p>\n