How St. Pete Is Rethinking MLK Day | 45 Days of Excellence
The MLK Day Parade in St. Petersburg looks different this year — and it’s just the beginning. In this episode of the Tampa Bay Arts Passport podcast, Avery Anderson sits down with Samantha Harris, executive director of the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival, to talk about 45 Days of Excellence: a new citywide season that reframes MLK observance through community health, youth leadership, and cultural celebration. Harris shares the story behind the initiative, the roots of the Collard Green Fe...
The MLK Day Parade in St. Petersburg looks different this year — and it’s just the beginning.
In this episode of the Tampa Bay Arts Passport podcast, Avery Anderson sits down with Samantha Harris, executive director of the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival, to talk about 45 Days of Excellence: a new citywide season that reframes MLK observance through community health, youth leadership, and cultural celebration.
Harris shares the story behind the initiative, the roots of the Collard Green Festival, and why excellence isn’t about perfection — it’s about resilience, intention, and showing up for one another.
Whether you’re attending the parade, the 5K, the festival, or simply looking for ways to embody the spirit of MLK in everyday life, this conversation offers a powerful starting point.
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