Equal Justice Initiative Riverwalk marker protection
Summary
The CRA is exploring ways to honor the late civil rights leader Dr. Bernard Lafayette, potentially including a statue or a street renaming in Tampa.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 10, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
The community and those wishing to recognize civil rights history in Tampa.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Council Regular — November 5, 2026
A resolution would require Parks and Recreation to notify Council before removing or replacing the Equal Justice Initiative historical marker on the Riverwalk.
CRA Regular — October 8, 2026
The CRA is exploring ways to honor the late civil rights leader Dr. Bernard Lafayette, potentially including a statue or a street renaming in Tampa.
Council Evening — September 10, 2026
Council wants advance notice before the EJI marker is moved from its RiverWalk location, asking the Legal Department for an ordinance by October 15.
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