Meeting James Brown on the Tampa Chitlin Circuit

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Meeting James Brown on the Tampa Chitlin Circuit

Former Senator, Civil Rights Attorney Arthenia Joyner speaks to her experiences growing up on Central Ave. in Tampa, Florida during widespread segregation. She recalls her time meeting James Brown.

Presented by WUSF, this free panel discussion and musical celebration highlighted the significant impact the Chitlin Circuit had in Tampa. Experts and relatives of Chitlin Circuit members spoke about their experiences. The panel included NPR's Eric Deggans with Arthenia Joyner, Michelle Scott, and Sharon Preston-Folta. A musical celebration followed the Q&A portion with a performance by Siobhan Monique, Buster Cooper's granddaughter. Art was featured by Green Book of Tampa Bay.

This event was made possible by Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners and the Tampa Bay History Center.

This panel was filmed live at the Tampa Bay History Center on February 19, 2025.

Video courtesy of Tampa Bay History Center

Images courtesy of USF Special Collections & Hillsborough Public Libraries

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