Voices of the Community

The Straz Center’s Voices of the Community virtual town halls provide a safe space for sharing stories and experiences, cultivating relationships and highlighting topics or pieces of art created by or about Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color (BIPOC) or groups. 

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Voices of the Community 24-25 Season:

Voicing the Community
THU • OCT 24
Creative Pathways to Wellness
THU • JAN 3O
Meet the Media!
THU • MAR 27
The Importance and Impact of Collaborative Partnerships
THU • APR 24
The Art of Creating Community
THU • JUN 5

The goal is to educate those who want to more fully understand Black lives and the contributions of the Black community. The town halls also help build a strong foundation to amplify The Straz’s role as a community partner for empowerment and inspiration in celebration of Tampa Bay’s BIPOC community.

A Call To Action: Episode 1

Personal Power: Episode 2

Good Trouble and the Way Forward: Episode 3

A Vision of Empowerment and the Importance of Your Vote: Episode 4

American Warriors from the Diaspora: Episode 5