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Black History Month Reception
- Dates: February 28, 2025
- Time: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL 33602
Tampa Bay History Center

The Tampa Bay History Center will host the fourth annual Black History Month Reception. This year’s keynote speaker is Leonard George Jr., Esq., a West Tampa native and trailblazer in sports and media. In 1968, George became the first African American to sign a football scholarship with the University of Florida, paving the way for future Black athletes.