{"id":133656,"date":"2024-05-07T11:20:18","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T15:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flsentinel.com\/?p=133656"},"modified":"2024-05-07T11:20:35","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T15:20:35","slug":"community-encouraged-to-provide-input-for-new-african-american-cultural-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flsentinel.com\/?p=133656","title":{"rendered":"Community Encouraged To Provide Input For New African American Cultural Center"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hillsborough County Commissioner Gwen Myers<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Rendering of new African American Arts and Cultural Center<\/strong><\/p>\n

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By MONIQUE STAMPS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sentinel Staff Writer<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hillsborough County Commissioner Gwen Myers<\/strong> wants to hear from the Black community.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Residents are invited to provide feedback on the plans showing the layout of Hillsborough County\u2019s new African American Arts and Cultural Center (AAACC) located at 2103 N. Rome Ave., Tampa, FL 33607.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Residents will have the opportunity to participate in three public meetings starting on May 6, 2024.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The AAACC features permanent and temporary exhibitions, dedicated studios for performing and literary arts, and areas for events and festivals. There will be community spaces providing a home for clubs and social activities that promote creativity and engage the Tampa metro area\u2019s 350,000+ African American community members and school children.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Many in the Black community are pleased and excited that the future and past of our communities in a way that displays the many talents of the rich history in Hillsborough county.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cThe AAACC will focus on the importance of creating community outreach programs and building networks and strategic partnerships with regional groups such as County School Board, Library Services, Children Services, Head Start, Children\u2019s Board and other non-profits to co-host events,\u201d says Commissioner Myers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The three meetings will be held in convenient locations for community members.<\/p>\n