Local Treasures: Alicia Gazga

Co-Founder @ Raíces en Tampa

Local Treasure Alicia M. Gazga

"We don't get paid in $, but we get paid in 

tamales, hugs and the community knows 

and trusts us. And that is more 

than enough for me." 

Alicia m. Gazga, Raíces en Tampa

March in St. Pete demands farmworker rights

Over 3000 farmworkers and supporters from around the country gathered at Bartlett Park, March 21, then marched to demand workers’ rights. 

"As a member of the community and as an activist I believe that everyone deserves a fair pay," says Alicia Gazga of Raíces en Tampa. "Publix and Wendy's should be ashamed for not joining the fair food program. here