The State of Black Tampa Bay: An Exclusive Town Hall

Posted: Feb 18, 2023 / 03:11 PM EST

Updated: Feb 18, 2023 / 03:11 PM EST

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – To honor and celebrate Black History Month, News Channel 8 is hosting an exclusive town hall to discuss the current state of Black Tampa Bay.

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News Channel 8’s Deanne King brought together community leaders, government officials and people in the community to discuss topics like learning Black history in schools, the mistrust between law enforcement and the Black community, the racial wealth gap and more.

The town hall airs Saturday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. on WFLA News Channel 8 and Sunday, Feb. 19 on WTTA Great 38 at 9 p.m. Or watch it in the video player above.