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East Tampa community leader, Norene Copeland Miller, dies at 70

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121 potential graves from destroyed Black cemetery found at MacDill Air Force Base

The base began a formal investigation and search for the Port Tampa City Cemetery in 2019.
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Future of destroyed Zion Cemetery uncertain after records show key stakeholders resigned from board working to restore site

"The private businesses' lack of participation is hindering the preservation society's efforts at restoring Zion Cemetery,” Leroy Moore said.
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Future of destroyed Black graves at Zion Cemetery uncertain after key stakeholders resign

"The private businesses' lack of participation is hindering the preservation society's efforts at restoring Zion Cemetery,” Leroy Moore said.
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New Catholic marker honors African American burials at old St. Mary’s Cemetery in Tampa. But where are the graves?

100 of more than 900 documented burials were moved to Myrtle Hill — which was a white-only cemetery — raising questions about where the Black burials are today.
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Rezoning request in place near erased Black cemetery at Robles Park

About 300 graves were discovered at the site nearly 5 years ago.
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Crews search for destroyed cemetery in Tropicana Field parking lot as city council approves massive redevelopment project

Results of the findings are expected in a final report within the next few months.
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As city approves huge redevelopment project, crews search for destroyed cemetery in Trop parking lot

Results of the findings are expected in a final report within the next few months.
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‘It’s fallen on a deaf ear': Clearwater group frustrated over city’s response to erased Black cemeteries

The 3C Society, Inc. asked for a $10 million redress for the city’s alleged role in destroying two African American cemeteries.
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City of Clearwater rejects most of request to help restore 2 buried cemeteries

Nearly 400 graves were found under a Clearwater school and a business just miles away.
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Calls for accountability for erased Black cemeteries continue

There are calls for action at Marti-Colon Cemetery and the erased College Hill Cemetery.
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After search for graves, group withdraws application to rezone land next to Marti Colon Cemetery

Rabbi Mendi Yarmush of the Chabad of East Pasco and New Tampa said the city of Tampa should purchase the land to protect the cemetery.