Our Team
The City of Tampa Black History Committee, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization, consisting of dedicated men and women who volunteer their time to focus on the continuing education of African American history and provide a legacy of education through annual scholarship awards. Members of five subcommittees work tirelessly in the development of events and activities that promote and support the committees’ mission. Our Team is committed to serving the communities of the greater Tampa Bay Area.
Who We Are
Celeste Gibbons-Peoples, President | Bridget Gordon, Vice President | Venus Martinez, Secretary
Debbie Mercer, Treasurer | Wanda Thompson, Assistant Treasurer
Mark Wilfalk, Parliamentarian | Tampa Fire Chief Thomas Forward, Advisor
Committee Members
- Al Young
- Anita White
- Anthony Grace
- Arthur F. Parker
- Bettye Greene Johnson
- Billie Jo Slatton
- Marvin Martin
- Ed Johnson
- Gregory Hart
- Gregory Spearman
- Halsey Pelt
- Harold Scott
- James Jackson
- Jasmine Arenas
- Ocea Lattimore
- Oliver Green
- Raymond Brickhouse
- Regina Byrd
- Regina Lock-DePass
- Sandra R.B. Bell
- Sherelle Crum
- Bobby Bowden
- Bridgette Gordon
- Celeste Gibbons-Peoples
- Chancia Willis
- Chris Smith
- Cliffette Williams
- Diane Davis
- JaVon Harvin
- Jhordina Alexander
- Jose Valentine
- Katrina Hughes
- Latasha Hicks
- LaTonya Wilcox
- Mark Wilfalk
- Sandro Morales
- Shawn-Ta Willis
- Shirley Foxx-Knowles
- Sonya Little
- Vivian Walker
- Wanda Forbes
- Wanda Thomas