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George Floyd was featured in several murals and art pieces created across the country after his death in 2020. Artist James

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The breadth of change: reflecting on George Floyd 5 years later

When George Floyd died on May 25, 2020, no one knew how it would impact the world.

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Florida11 hours ago

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DreamMakerz Productions owners Cranstan Cumberbatch (left) and Jaabar Edmond took their cameras to the streets after the death of George Floyd. (Spectrum News)

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Reflecting on policy and public perception after George Floyd's death five years ago

Immediately following the death of George Floyd, people took to the streets in cities around the world to make their voices heard.

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Tampa11 hours ago

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Big companies like Target, Walmart, Lowes, McDonald's and Ford Motor Company went public with DEI initiatives. By 2024, those same companies began rolling back those programs. (Courtesy of SPC Collaborative Labs Artist Jonathan Massie)

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion: The elevation and demise of DEI

The murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis in 2020 brought DEI to the forefront to address racial inequality and create an inclusive environment.

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Tampa11 hours ago

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Justin Tucker was a student athlete leading protests after George Floyd's death. Now a professional athlete, he is still part of the movement. (Spectrum News)

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Former Dr. Phillips athlete turned pro still part of movement after George Floyd's death

Justin Tucker was a student athlete leading protests after George Floyd’s death. Now a professional athlete, he is still part of the movement.

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Orlando11 hours ago

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Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood (left) sits next to Joseph Griffin, who was told he fit the description of a burglary suspect. The way it was handled continues to be a training tool. (Spectrum News)

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Training created after George Floyd's death continues

Joseph Griffin was told he fit the description of a burglary suspect. The way it was handled continues to be a training tool.

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Volusia County11 hours ago

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Stephanie Wynn at local farm, she launched a foundation dedicated to helping people with inflammatory bowel disease. (Spectrum News)

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After Crohn's diagnosis, woman helps educate minority communities on gut health

It's a problem often overlooked in some communities.

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Pinellas County13 hours ago

UNIDENTIFIED GRAVES

Historic Lincoln Cemetery in Gulfport is a historically Black cemetery that opened back in 1926. About half of the 8,000 people buried there identified. (Spectrum News/Saundra Weathers)

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Descendants search for loved ones in historic Black cemetery

Thousands of graves are unidentified at a Bay area Black cemetery. Families are desperate for answers about how to locate their loved ones.

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Pinellas County1 month ago

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The report, released by the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, shows health disparities for people who live in the zip codes 33705, 33711, and 33712. (Spectrum News)

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New health study identifies disparities in south St. Pete and offers solutions

The study, conducted by the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, examined how underserved communities are doing on a local level.

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Pinellas County2 months ago

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U.S. Census data says that Black or African Americans account for 13 percent of all U.S. workers and 62.2 percent of America’s labor force participation, which is the percentage of Black or African Americans who are either employed or unemployed, but still looking for work. (Photo Courtesy: State Archives of Florida)

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Doing the Work: Equality for the African American workforce

This Black History Month, we recognize the African Americans who paved the way, and honor a legacy that lives on.

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Florida3 months ago

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Alice Eady and Freddie Holcy recall what it was like decades ago when St. Cloud was segregated. (Spectrum News)

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St. Cloud residents remember life in a sundown town

Alice Eady and Freddie Holcy remember harrowing times while living in what was once considered a sundown town.

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Osceola County3 months ago

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

The Lakeview Market was founded nearly 50 years ago in the Historic Gas Plant District. Since it's relocation a few miles away from Tropicana Field, it still remains open for business. (Spectrum News/Saundra Weathers)

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Bay area business owner keeps doors open and a piece of Black history alive

Daisy Swinton, owner of Swinton’s Lakeview Market, said that Black-owned businesses represented much more than spending money.

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Pinellas County3 months ago

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Until the mid-1970s, Central Avenue served as the hub for African American business, entertainment and culture. (Photo Courtesy: Tampa Bay History Center)

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During segregation, 'I would not see a white face' for a week, says Tampa Black historian

African Americans relied on Central Avenue in Tampa for most of their business needs during segregation.

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Tampa3 months ago

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Historic Parramore was created for Black entertainers and for the working class during segregation, when accommodations were denied to Black people. (Spectrum News/Tammie Fields)

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Parramore created for Black entertainers and working class

Historic Parramore was a safe space — for not only entertainers and celebrities but also for the working class and their families.

Orange County3 months ago

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Aarans Pond can be found off of Fletcher Avenue near 15th Street in Tampa. It was created more than 50 years ago to deal with flooding in the University area. (Spectrum News)

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Tampa's Black history in the University area can be traced to Aarans Pond

After a contaminated past, a team from USF looks to improve a nearby stormwater pond's water quality.

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Tampa3 months ago

LOCAL COMMUNITY

Some descendants of the people buried in the Oak Tree Union Colored Cemetery of Taylorville, along with city leaders and community members, attend the cemetery dedication. (Spectrum News)

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Restored historic Black cemetery in Groveland reopens

Oak Tree Union Colored Cemetery of Taylorville, which is located in Groveland, was officially dedicated and reopened on Friday.

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Lake County3 months ago

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Lynda Murray Blair had open-heart surgery. (Spectrum News)

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Wear red for heart health; but don’t forget to have the conversation about disparities and heart disease

There are several groups raising awareness about the issue, but in one community, they're trying to push the conversation even more.

Tampa3 months ago

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Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, is a daily pill or injection that can reduce the risk of contracting HIV. (File)

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HIV numbers for Black women rising, but advocates say there is trouble accessing prevention drug

Advocates said there’s an alarming number of patients and health care providers who don’t know enough about the HIV prevention drug.

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Florida3 months ago

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Dr. Brandon Blue sits with Moffitt Cancer Center patient, Sherry McHenry. (Spectrum News/Saundra Weathers)

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Moffitt Cancer Center listed as one of the Best Hospitals for Black America

According to blackdoctor.org, Moffitt Cancer Center is one of the Best Hospitals for Black America.

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Tampa4 months ago

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Lifelong Groveland resident Sam Griffin says he remembers visiting the Oak Tree Union Colored Cemetery of Taylorville. (Spectrum News)

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Community races to save one of Groveland's Black cemeteries

The Oak Tree Union Colored Cemetery of Taylorville, now known as Groveland, was in danger of being erased until a community effort saved it.

Lake County4 months ago

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Local pastors, St. Pete NAACP President and I-DIEM co-founder meeting in underserved community impacted by Hurricane Helene. (Spectrum Bay News 9/Saundra Weathers)

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Nonprofit canvases underserved communities to make sure there's diversity in the disaster response

A global nonprofit based in Tampa is making sure the storm damage in underserved communities matches the response and resources.

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Pinellas County7 months ago

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The Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management (I-DIEM) is an organization that helps to promote equity within the job field. Emergency manager Tamara Croom says recruiting is crucial for representation. (Photo Courtesy: Tamara Croom)

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Tampa-area emergency management organization seeks to diversify the job field

Some experts say if there's a more diverse workforce in emergency management, there will be more positive outcomes.

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Hillsborough County8 months ago

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Several communities are making it a mission to find lost African American cemeteries and are working to preserve their history. (Spectrum News)

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Grave Betrayal: The Black history that lies beneath us

Some Black cemeteries nationwide have been abandoned or sold for development. Communities are working to preserve their history and honor the dead.

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Nationwide10 months ago

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Anthropologist Dr. Antoinette Jackson stands in the parking lot of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, where she says was once a site for a historical African American cemetery. (Spectrum News/Saundra Weathers)

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Efforts in restoring forgotten African American cemeteries in Tampa Bay

Florida has seen a rise in reports of erased African American cemeteries. Local groups are working to make sure the issue doesn't happen again.

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Tampa10 months ago

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Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Black women, and they are 40% more likely to die than white women. (Spectrum News)

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New Voices of Black Women Cancer study hopes to reduce deadly cancer numbers for Black women

The American Cancer Society has a new health equity study that researchers believe will improve the health of Black women for years to come.

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Tampa10 months ago

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TGH surgeon to launch organ transplant program for African American patients

African Americans are more than three times as likely to have kidney failure and less likely to be put on a waiting list for a kidney transplant.

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Tampa1 year ago

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Florida has some of the highest numbers of babies and mothers dying in the country — ranked in the top ten. However, maternal mortality is a worldwide issue. (Spectrum News)

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Black Maternal Health: Advocacy, awareness and answers

We are sharing the personal stories, highlighting the racial disparities during what is supposed to be the most magical time of our lives: childbirth.

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Florida1 year ago

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Founder and President of Commonsense Childbirth Jennie Joseph talks to a mother who plans to give birth at home. (Spectrum News/Tammie Fields)

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Saving moms: 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, says Orlando clinic founder

Jennie Joseph is the Founder and President of Commonsense Childbirth, and says education and help are available for better outcomes.

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Orlando1 year ago

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After experiencing the loss of one of her twin babies, USF Postdoctoral Scholar and Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health Research Fellow Marshara Fross is determined to help other mothers. (Spectrum News)

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Black Maternal Health Week events wrap up, but work continues

Mothers and educators are continuing to tell their stories and raise awareness for equality in Black Maternal Health.

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Tampa1 year ago

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Xaviera Bell looks through a copy of her book,

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Black mothers impacted by infant deaths tell their stories

Black Maternal Health Week is April 11-17.

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Hillsborough County1 year ago

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Father of three Jamaur Johnson plays with his son. He's an advocate for male involvement in Black maternal health. (Spectrum News/Saundra Weathers)

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Fathers making an impact on Black Maternal Health

Some Tampa Bay fathers and community leaders are educating others about the role they can play to support maternal health.

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Tampa1 year ago

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Crystale Galloway holds her baby after minutes of giving birth. (Courtesy of Nicole Black)

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Family of mom who died days after childbirth highlights risks during Black Maternal Health Week

As Black Maternal Health Week begins, one Bay area grandmother pushes for health equity and reflects on the loss that drives her.

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Tampa1 year ago

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Eighth grade student, James Leysath (Spectrum News)

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College trip for 8th graders at school with mostly minority students, expected to be life changing

IDEA Public Schools eighth graders are headed to Tallahassee on a college trip. Starting college prep early is one of the school's core values.

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Tampa1 year ago

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Jan Edwards from the Paving the Way Foundation gives a human trafficking awareness presentation to kids. (Spectrum News)

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Extra education is now offered to protect children from human traffickers

Education is key for experts who say it takes less than 17 minutes for traffickers to entice a child online.

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Tampa1 year ago

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Human trafficking awareness flyer posted in women's restroom stalls at Orlando International Airport. (Courtesy: Adriana Arcomone)

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Victim of human trafficking? Here's how to get help

Learn how to spot the signs of human trafficking, where to report it and get help.

Orlando1 year ago

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Bridging Freedom is a state licensed safe house for girls who are victims of sex trafficking. (Spectrum News)

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Safe house for child sex trafficking victims vital to combat the rising number of cases

Florida has some safe houses for child sex trafficking victims, but the owner of one of those facilities says they need more with the rising cases.

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Tampa1 year ago

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Human Trafficking Crisis: Out of the Shadows

We talk about solutions, including ways the average person can help, and share stories from survivors.

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Florida1 year ago

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The University of South Florida recently joined the Tougaloo College Research and Development Foundation. It’s a network of universities collaborating with 13 different HBCUs. (Spectrum News)

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USF engineers team up with HBCUs to help close gap

USF recently joined the Tougaloo College Research and Development Foundation. It’s a network of universities collaborating with 13 different HBCUs.

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Hillsborough County1 year ago

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Artist, Donald Gialanella working on top portion of 20-foot sculpture.

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Artist creates 20-foot sculpture honoring leaders of St. Pete's 1968 sanitation strike

The sculpture is expected to be completed in February.

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Pinellas County1 year ago

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Patient Leana Gomes (right) waits for a bone marrow donor while being examined by Moffitt Cancer Center Physician Assistant Teresa Caprice. (Spectrum News/Saundra Weathers)

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New research examines outcomes for minority stem cell patients

The study is aimed to assess existing disparities between racial and ethnic minority patients and white patients with stem cell transplants.

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Tampa1 year ago

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Justice For All: History on film and the Ocoee massacre

Movies and documentaries can be powerful tools to educate us on the past but many local historical events don't get that treatment.

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Orange County1 year ago

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Triana Boggs listens intently at town hall meeting about Black maternal and infant mortality. (Spectrum News/Saundra Weathers)

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Series of Tampa town halls aim to prevent the deaths of Black women and babies at birth

According to the CDC, Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy related cause than white women.

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Tampa1 year ago

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Danielle Peterson (right), principal at Idea Hope Academy, sits in a meeting with other area principals, all who happen to be Black women. (Spectrum News.Saundra Weathers)

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Tampa educators leading the way for more representation in the principal's office

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, of all public-school principals, 77% were white, 10% were Black and 9% were Hispanic.

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Tampa1 year ago

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Rolled up flags from Latin American countries (Michael Ainsworth/AP)

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Celebrating the contributions of Hispanics and addressing future uncertainties

The number of Hispanic-owned businesses has grown by 34% in the last decade.

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Florida1 year ago

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Stephan Knight Jr. practices his swing as his father and coach makes sure he gets it right. (Spectrum News)

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Number of Black MLB players is lowest in decades, and some are looking to youth baseball for a cause

The 2023 season began with only about 6% of the players being Black or African-American, according to The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport.

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Pinellas County1 year ago

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