FIRST EDITION
BLACK N TAMPA BY: CHARLEA BING
TABLE OF CONTENT 1
BLACK ORGANIZATIONS
2
BLACK RESTAURANTS 3 BLACK BUSINESSES 4 BLACK STORIES
THESE ARE THE STORIES AND EXPERINCES WE NEED TO READ
REMEMBER WHERE YOU STARTED 1 .
BLACK ORGANIZATIONS
CHARLEA BING
#blacklivesmatter “Justice is truth in action.� Benjamin Disraeli
#blacklivesmatter
BLACK LIVES MATTER also known as BLM, is a human rights movement dedicated to campaigns against systemic racism and violence (mainly focusing on police brutality) towards black people. BLM has been the center of many protests centered around racial profiling, police brutality, and racial inequality in the criminal justice system here in the United States. This movement was founded in 2013 when George Zimmerman was acquitted for the murder of Trayvon Martin in February 2012. The hashtag #blacklivesmatter became nationally recognized through the power of social media and pushed people to publicly display their concerns through many forms of activism such as protesting and reaching out to elected officials for change. The originators of the hashtag and movement ALICIA GARZA, PATRISSE CULLORS, OPAL TOMETI expanded their project into a national movement with over 30 local chapters.
#blacklivesmatter
In 2014, BLM protested against the murders at the hands of law enforcement. This was in support of the many lives of numerous black people including, Dontre Hamilton, Eric Garner, John Crawford III, Michael Brown, Ezell Ford, Laquan McDonald, Akai Gurley, Tamir Rice, Antonio Martin, Jermae Reid, and many others. In August, during Labor Day weekend, BLM organized a “Freedom Ride” that brought more than 500 people from across the United States into Ferguson, to support the work being done by local organizations. In 2017, during Black History Month a month-long “Black Lives Matter” art exhibition was organized by three Richmond, Virginia artists at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Richmond in the Byrd Park area of the city. This featured more than 30 diverse multicultural artists on a theme exploring racial equality and justice.In 2020, Major protests were held around the United States due to the murders of GEORGE FLOYD and BREONNA TAYLOR.BLM organizations from all over rally in protest against these injustices. This became a worldwide movement for the entire month of May and has yet to slow down.
SUPPORT THE MOVEMENT INSTAGRAM : @BLKLIVESMATTER
TWITTER : @BLKLIVESMATTER
DONATE HERE: George Floyd Memorial Fund Brooklyn Community Bail Bond Freedom Fighters DC Reclaim The Block National Bail Out Black Lives Matter Bail Project Justice for Breonna Black Visions Collective Run With Muad
NAACP TAMPA YOUTH
COUNCIL
NAACP The NAACP or National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was established in 1909 and is America’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. It was formed in New York City by white and black activists, partially in response to the ongoing violence against African Americans around the country. In the NAACP’s early decades, its anti-lynching campaign was central to its agenda. During the civil rights era in the 1950s and 1960s, the group won major legal victories, and today the NAACP has more than 2,200 branches and some half a million members worldwide. In this chapter, we will be focusing on the NAACP Tampa Youth Council.
Q&A FEATURING : FORMER PRESIDENTÂ JAMES COLE
WHY DID YOU GET INVOLVED HELPING WITH THE NAACP?
"I felt compelled to get involved with the NAACP because of the people around me, they pushed me to want to make a difference. My involvement increased once I learned more about the constant injustices happening in my own city and I knew it was my job to educate others who were unaware."
Q&A FEATURING : FORMER PRESIDENTÂ JAMES COLE
WHAT ARE SOME MEMORIABLE EVENTS OR GAME CHANGERS?
"In the Youth Council, we have a saying it goes, "voter registration, without voter education, leads to voter misrepresentation." I can say now and forever any voter registration event we've put on always had an impact on the council. I recall "souls to the polls" being a major event, we took people from their houses to the polls and back free of charge JUST so they could vote. If that doesn't say something about how seriously we take voting, I don't know what will."
Q&A FEATURING : FORMER PRESIDENTÂ JAMES COLE
IS THERE ANYTHING PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE YOUTH COUNCIL?
"We are an all-inclusive, non-partisan organization where students can make a difference within their community! Once you join you are connected with a network of phenomenal people who root for your success and support your growth."
Q&A FEATURING : FORMER PRESIDENT JAMES COLE
HOW CAN SOMEONE GET INVOLVED?
It's easy! Just go to www.naacptampayouth.org and join a movement of young people who cares!
SUPPORT THE MOVEMENT INSTAGRAM : @NAACP_TYC
EMAIL: NAACPTAMPAYOUTH@GMAILCOM
DONATE HERE: The Innocent Project NAACP Tampa Youth Council Anti Police Terror Project (APTP) Community Ready Corps (CRC) Rainbow Push Black Wall Street National Alliance of Black School Educators Equal Justive Iniative
REMEMBER HOW YOU STARTED
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BLACK RESTURANTS
CHARLEA BING
01 KONANS BBQ
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THEE BURGER SPOT
03 OPEN CAFE
KONAN'S BBQ 1510 N. Hubert Ave.Tampa, Florida 33607 Wednesday – Thursday 11:30am – 7pm Friday 11:30am-10pm Saturday Noon - 10pm Sunday Noon – 7pm A MESSAGE FROM KONAN'S “Since 2011 with faith and family recipes, we've strived to bring you the best BBQ in the Tampa Bay area. As locals, we love serving our community with a smile and hope our food and service is the best, we hope you enjoy."
BBQ DINNERS Rib -
$10.40
Thin End -
$11.00
Chicken (Breast/Wing) -
$11.00
Sausage -
$9.25
Chopped Pork -
$10.40
Big Pig - 2 Meat Combo -
$12.60
Big Hog - 3 Meat Combo -
$14.80
Real Big Hog - 4 Meat Combo
$17.00
(Dinners include 2 small sides)
KONANS BBQ
THEE BURGER SPOT 3917 N TAMPA ST . TAMPA, FL 33610 MONDAY - SATURDAY 10:00AM TO 6:00PM SUNDAY - CLOSEDÂ
Thee Burger Spot is a locally owned
Thee Burger Spot is a black business that prepares and serves classic and ambitiously topped burgers. Their goal is to always provide the best ingredient, product, at the most affordable price to customers. They are ranked #494 out of 2373 restaurants in Tampa and are striving to move up on the list. They also provide catering services and food trunks.
GOURMET BURGERS The Crazy One
$5
Topped with bologna, salami, ham, pepper jack and american cheese
The Glazed One *Friday Only*Bacon Cheese Burger on a Krispy Kreme Glazed Donut Bun
$6
Thee Tangy One Quarter pound of beef topped with onion thangs, Tangy BBQ sauce,
$6
American Cheese, and BaconThe Big SmackQuarter pound of beef topped with special sauce, lettuce, pickles, an onion thangs
Thee Heated One Quarter pound of beef topped with onion thangs, ranch, jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, and bacon
THEE BURGER SPOT
$5.50
OPEN CAFE 3222 N 34TH ST TAMPA, FL 33605 Tue 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Wed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Thu 7:00 am - 6:00pm Fri 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Sat 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Sun 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm Open Cafe is a black-owned restaurant that's dedicated to ensuring it's customers come with a big smile and leave with a full belly. This restaurant is a Tampa native and has made strides in the food industry.
GOOD
FOOD
HONORABLE MENTIONS Ladies of the Sea Burnin BBQ Grains and Berry Jerk Hut 7th and Grove COPA Al's Finger Lickin Good BBQ Island Crew Resturant The hall on Franklin Heavy's Food Truck Melly Robinson's Italian Ice PattyeCakes Hogg Batch Coffee Mama's Southern Soul Food Resturant Cups and Cakes Table20Two
REMEMBER WHY YOU STARTED
3.
CHARLEA BING
BLACK BUSINESS
NEWSLETTER
YOUNG BLACK
SUCCESS @NAILED.BYNESSA - INSTAGRAM
@NAILED.BYNESSA was created by Lenessa Sexil, this black-owned business is centered around acrylic nail services. For only $25 customers can purchase a full set of professionally done nails. This business was created by a young woman who constantly received compliments on her nails in high school and wanted to find ways to improve her skills while satisfying customers THE OWNER
"Ever since I was about 7 years old, I’ve always taken a liking to nail art and designs. I was the youngest little black girl in school with press on nails flashing them around like they were gold! While in high school I would always get compliments on my nails and how beautiful they were, which brought about NailedByNessa.Now, here I am. Working my craft and improving by the day!"
@CONCEITEDTINGZ - INSTAGRAM
"I did my first hair install on October 2nd, 2019. Ever since that day I’ve been growing and perfecting my craft. My growth is outstanding and I’m very proud of myself as the others around me who support are proud of me as well. My dad, a black businessman himself, drove me to be my own boss. I install laces, provide lace classes, sell hair, and I still sell lashes."
"My name is Samyrah Rich, and I’m a 17-year-old, young, businesswoman. I created my own business saving up report card money, checks from working at a fast-food place, and birthday money."
Vol 1 Issue 21
THE OWNER
I’m Aiylah Titus. I created my hair business 2 years ago because I had a gift and I wanted to use it to make people feel beautiful. I make hand sewn wigs and I do sew ins.
@THEYLOVELAHH - INSTAGRAM
@THEYLOVELAHH provides multiple services with prices varying. Hand sewn wigs have been noted to be made in a timely fashion and are known to be durable.
September 2019
Vol 1 Issue 21
THE OWNER
I created this business; Angel Lalor This business was created 3 months ago and I created this business as a way to keep me occupied doing what I love while making money
@BRAIDSBY.ANGEL_ - NSTAGRAM
@BRAIDSBY.ANGEL_ provides services in the field of braids and is available to do any style, prices being at $65 and the service has been noted to be swift.
REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE
4.
CHARLEA BING
BLACK STORIES
HOWARD W. BLAKE
LAKE HOWARD W. B N'T "YOU DO GO TO WANNA TH A WAR WI " SOLIDER
HWB JACKETS
The school that would become Howard W. Blake High School of today, began as a vocational school for the community African-American youth. In 1945, the Hillsborough County School Board used an existing warehouse which was already providing vocational training and added more programs. Â It was called the Don Thompson Vocational High School. Don Thompson was the director of the Vocational Education department for the district. Students from Brooker T. Washington and George Washinton Carver, two all black junior high schools, attended the new school. In September 1956, Howard W. Blake Comprehensive High School was opened to African American students offering a general education program as well as vocational training. HW Blake Comprehensive High School was named for Howard Wesley Blake, a native of Tampa, who attended Florida A&M University, Claflin University, and Atlanta University. His entire life was geared toward guiding young people to their optimal education and vocational potential.
HWB JACKETS
Mr. Blake received his Master's Degree in Education at Atlanta University. His outstanding career as a college athlete and high school coach became the basis of his deep belief that good sportsmanship and teamwork were significant in the development of young people for effective citizenship. He began his teaching career as a coach at Stevens High School in the quaint town of Quincy, Florida. He was one of the original organizers of the Florida High School Athletic Association. Mr. Blake often referred with great pride to many of the health and physical education teachers in the state whom he had the pleasure of teaching as youngsters. He came to the Hillsborough County School System as Principal of Booker T. Washington High School – where he served for twenty-one years. In November 1953, he received a citation from his associate principals for twenty years of outstanding service to the schools of Hillsborough County. In addition to his professional affiliations, Howard W. Blake was active in civic, business and community affairs. He was a faithful member of Tyer Temple Methodist Church. His Fraternal membership included the Prince Hall Affiliated Masons as member of Jerusalem Lodge # 100, Prince Hall Affiliated Shriners as a member of Harram Temple #23 A.E.A.O.N.M.S. , Bay City Elks Lodge and president of Eta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma.
HWB JACKETS Howard W. Blake was ever aware of his responsibilities and duties to the constructive growth of his community. He continuously maintained an abiding faith in the youth of Tampa and gave them his very best in faithful and conscientious service. His entire life was geared toward guiding them to their optimal educational and vocational potential. The sincerity of all his efforts was reflected in the quite unassuming manner in which he worked with people. His Memory has been preserved by the citizens of Tampa and the Hillsborough County School Board by re-erecting a High School in his name, The Howard W. Blake Senior High School.
HWB JACKETS The students from Don Thompson Vocational High School & George Washington Carver Junior High School attended the new HW Blake Comprehensive High School on the Hillsborough River just west of the North Boulevard bridge. The original HW Blake High School was closed after the 1970-1971 school year due to desegregation and reopened as Blake 7th Grade Center. The school re-opened in 1997 with a new facility just to the east of the original HW Blake Comprehensive High School on the Hillsborough River. "Comprehenisve" was dropped from the name and became Howard W. Blake High School. Â It retained the traditional high school curriculum and added a Performing and Visual Arts Magnet component, providing a rigorous college preparatory education and a highly intense performing and visual arts magnet program in which any student within the district may audition to attend. The magnet component includes Music, Vocal and Instrumental, Musical and Dramatic Theatre, Dance, Visual Arts, Television Production, and Creative Writing.
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GEORGE S MIDDLETON "Where Family Comes First"
MHS TIGERS After 2 years of construction on 53 acres of land, and $46 million, George S. Middleton High School opened in August of 2002. Deemed as Hillsborough's most technologically advanced High School, Middleton's varied and diverse opportunities offer programs for students at every level. The opening of Middleton High School has lifted the spirits of the local community as the original Middleton sits one half mile south, now George S. Middleton, businessman, and civic leader, came to Tampa, Florida from South Carolina in the late 1800’s. He worked as a postman, helped organize the Tampa Negro Band of Trade, and championed several efforts to improve additional opportunities for children. Mr. Middleton later became secretary and treasurer of the Central Life Insurance Company, president of the Negro State Fair Association, and founder of the Tampa Service Club of the Negro YMCA. He and his wife, Margaret, lived at 206 Scott Street. He had no children. Middleton High School was named in his honor on March 17, 1935.
MHS TIGERS The Hillsborough County School Board purchased fifty-three acres of land from private owners and local businesses for the purpose of building a new high school. The property is located on the corner of North 22nd Street and Osborne Avenue, in Tampa, Florida. Ground was broken June 30, 2000, and construction began in preparation for the opening of school in August, 2002. In 1934, the Hillsborough County School Board named the original Middleton High School after a local African American civic leader, George S. Middleton. Later, in 1971 Middleton High School became Middleton Middle School. Due to many residents and Alumni requesting that the name of the new school in this area represent the Middleton tradition, the School Board voted at a regular meeting on June 6, 2000, to rename the school Middleton High School.
MHS TIGERS On January 8, 2002, the new Middleton High School's first principal, Mr. Henry C. Washington, was appointed. Mr. Washington held meetings during the month of February 2002 with students from 29 middle schools and 8 high schools to discuss the opening of the new Middleton High School. The colors maroon and gold were selected in 1934 as the school colors, and the Tiger as the mascot.
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JACKSON HOUSE
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JACKSON HOUSE The Jackson Rooming House, also known as Jackson House, is a historic building constructed in 1901 as a boarding house in the city of Tampa, in the U.S. state of Florida. It provided accommodations to African-Americans and other travelers of African descent during the era of racial segregation. It is located on the north end of downtown at 851 Zack Street, approximately one block west of Tampa Union Station. On March 7, 2007, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The Jackson Rooming House was one of the only places in Tampa where black travelers could find lodging, as they were not accepted in standard hotels of the day. The 24-room establishment began as a six-room cottage built by Moses and Sarah Jackson in 1901. Soon after, they added bedrooms and a second story in order to operate the rooming house, which remained in business until 1989. The Jacksons' children inherited the business and the home remains in the possession of one of the Jacksons' grandchildren.
JACKSON HOUSE During its time the Jackson House played host to several prominent entertainers, including Count Basie, Cab Calloway, James Brown, Ella Fitzgerald, and Ray Charles. Acts such as these would come to play the nightclubs of Tampa's black business district, which thrived nearby along Central Avenue until the 1960s. By 2007, when the house was added to the NRHP, the Jackson House was believed to be the last free-standing residential dwelling in downtown Tampa. In 2013, the Jackson House was deemed too damaged to be restored and faced likely demolition. In 2013, efforts were being made to save the historic Rooming House from demolition by the City of Tampa. The Jackson House Foundation estimates that it will cost about a million dollars to restore the building.
THANK YOU This book was created for TAMPA natives who wanted to support local businesses, organizations, and more. With your purchase of this magazine, you have officially donated to one of five organizations that support #blacklivesmatter. I want to thank the people who answered the phone to hear me ask relentless questions and the many online sources that were used to create this. Thank you ALL for the support and consideration. This is only the first edition of "BLACK N TAMPA" and we look forward to sharing more amazing things black people are contributing to TAMPA. with love, Charlea Bing