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Did St. Petersburg City Hall raise Black History flag for the last time?

A Florida House bill would ban local governments from displaying flags related to race or sexual orientation or what it describes as political viewpoints.

Mayor Ken Welch, with members of the city council, raise the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Flag at City Hall to commemorate the first day of Black History Month, February 1, 2024 in St. Petersburg. [ MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times ]

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Colleen Wright is a reporter covering St. Petersburg. She can be reached at cwright@tampabay.com.

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