Joshua Bean and Hillary Van Dyke started their Black-owned business directory, Green Book of Tampa Bay, in 2020 to ensure the economic vitality of Tampa Bay’s Black community during difficult times.
If you’re looking to buy Black in Tampa Bay, their online directory is truly your best resource. It’s organized by category and can help you find everything from a hairstylist to a place to eat.
In addition to supporting Tampa Bay’s Black-owned businesses, Green Book of Tampa Bay nurtures Black artists and culture, as it’s doing now with a group art exhibit at the Studio@620.
Want to know more? This Saturday, Aug. 28, The Studio@620 hosts an evening with Green Book Tampa Bay. Not only is this a great opportunity for you to see artwork by Tampa Bay Green Book artists, but it’s also a chance to get to know Tampa Bay Green Book in general. The evening includes a brief discussion of Tampa Bay Green Book’s History, an artist panel, and live performances by rapper Shadcore and jazz/R&B/funk musicians Siobhan Monique and Sun De.’
Saturday, Aug. 28, 6-9 p.m. The Studio@620, 620 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg. Masks required. General Admission $10-$15. thestudioat620.org
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This article appears in Aug 26 – Sep 1, 2021.