HART celebrates Black History Month! |
HART has several activities planned throughout February to celebrate the African American community!
Starting this week, all HART fixed route buses will have a seat designated for Rosa Parks, a pioneer in the Civil Rights Movement. Parks, the "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement," will be honored by HART in this fitting tribute by designating a seat on every HART bus. Each of these special seat covers will have a commemorative sign displayed on them, honoring both Parks' legacy and her dedication to the Civil Rights Movement.
HART is designating a seat for Rosa Parks throughout Feb. |
Public transportation also happens to be a great way to
visit local African American historic sites in Tampa.
Throughout February, we're highlighting historical sites on our social media channels and how you can Take HART to Black History!
HART is also partnering with local schools to host field trips to these local sites on one of our buses. Local community leader Clarence Fort will provide insight into the Civil Rights Movement, as Tampa experienced it.
Clarence Fort, former President of the NAACP Youth Council, led the first Tampa sit-ins in 1956 and fought for the first African American Tampa bus operators.
HART is also partnering with local schools to host field trips to these local sites on one of our buses. Local community leader Clarence Fort will provide insight into the Civil Rights Movement, as Tampa experienced it.
Clarence Fort, former President of the NAACP Youth Council, led the first Tampa sit-ins in 1956 and fought for the first African American Tampa bus operators.
HART is honored to be able to celebrate the lives of all those who paved the way during this month's activities in recognition of Black History Month.
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