No Police Reforms in Florida

Florida GOP turned down a request to call a special session for police reforms following the death of George Floyd and nationwide protests over police shootings of black people. HERE

Demand that The Most Privileged In Tampa Take Action

HERE

BLACK BUSINESS BUS TOUR 14th ANNNIVERSARY BLESSING

June 20, 2020 marks the 14th anniversary of the black business bus tour tampa. Please help me HONOR, CELEBRATE, and SHOW SUPPORT to Miss CANDY LOWE, an East Tampa Hometown Hero, a Tampa Treasure, and a Blessing to our Entire Community.
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Candy is a longtime organizer, activist, and community leader who founded the BLACK BUSINESS BUS TOUR to showcase Black-Owned Businesses throughout Tampa Bay. She hosts twice-monthly community conversations at her TEA & CONVERSATION which grew out of the BBBT and led the formation of Tampa's Independant Black Chamber. For years she has been fighting for economic justice, mentoring and empowering Black Entreprenuers and Small Business Owners.

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The Covid-19 Pandemic has laid bare the many injustices our Black and Brown brothers and sisters have suffered in all areas including healthcare, environmental, educational, justice systems, and which affect economics. Black Businesses have always struggled to survive, even during good times. Because there are so few of them, it is more important than ever to seek out and support those in our community.

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Lowe's business enterprise, The Black Business Bus Tour has suffered a negative financial impact because the buses can't run due to the coronavirus. We can change that.

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I AM CALLING ON THE COMMUNITY to celebrate the 14 YEARS of the Black Business Bus Tour by bestowing our LOVE & BLE$$ING$ to our sister. HERE

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Self Isolate Blues

Protestors Want TPD Chief Brian Dugan Fired

A Tampa protest is scheduled for this Sunday the 14th in Hyde Park, but this time with one specific demand of Mayor Jane Castor.

Fire the Police Chief Brian Dugan

“We call on Mayor Castor to fire Chief Dugan for his lack of transparency surrounding less than lethal force used on peaceful protestors,” said the organizers. HERE

Tampa Locavore: El Tapatio Kissimmee

VISIT THEM HERE

EAT LOCAL!

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Berner Megan Carter for Osceola County Commissioner

Megan Carter is a progressive Democrat and third-generation Osceola resident running for County Commissioner because our community deserves better. In order to get Megan’s name on the ballot for the August primary, there is a $5060 qualifying fee. Carter for County Commissioner is a grassroots campaign supporting policies that prioritize mental healthcare, provide living wages, and improve transparency in our local government. HERE

VISIT HER HERE

Florida Police Shoot Protestor In The Eye

Major Labor Endorsement For Sky U. White

We are honored to have the endorsement of the IBEW local 824. Many of you know that I am a trade school graduate of Erwin Vocational Technical College's Practical Nursing Program and a big supporters of unions. As your next Commissioner, I will continue to advocate for our union workers & working families while ensuring they, along with minority contractors, are involved in the revitalization process 
of our county. HERE

#TheSKYIsTheLimit

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Danial at Chillum

BLM Support In Ybor

There were reports that the  owner of this place wanted to shoot paint balls at protesters.

#BlackLivesMatter

Self Isolate Blues

George Floyd Protest In Ybor City

Ybor City, Florida
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Ybor City, Florida
#justiceforgeorgefloyd, #BlackLivesMatter

Hillsborough County GOP Jim Waurishuk: You Will Be Murdered

“Every American better wake up. If we loose (sic) this country you will loose (sic) your life. If you’re a Republican, Conservative, Democrat Trump supporter, etc. — you will be murdered. You will be dragged from your burning home and be beat to death. This is a fact. This what they stand for,” Waurishuk wrote

 about protesters. HERE

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Tampa Locavore: Fred's Market Restaurant - Riverview

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Tampa Locavore

Ybor Rob: Karen

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Actor David Oyelowo and filmmaker Ava DuVernay allege that Oscars voters refused to support their 2014 film after the cast and crew protested the killing of Eric Garner.

This film has a 99% on Rotten Tomatoes

Chillum - Ybor In Solidarty With Black Lives Matter

For all you mediocre business owners that feel like giving me the advice to remain neutral on such matters for the sake of 

my business:

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Black Lives Matter
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Sometimes... remaining neutral means you're on the wrong side of a cause...
I'd rather do the right thing!

VISIT THEM HERE

Sky U. White on Affordable Housing

As your County Commissioner, I will work alongside the Affordable Housing Committee and other non-profit organizations to ensure that our working-class families are not left out of the affordable housing plans and are provided practical options for an equitable and comfortable living.

HELP HER HERE