Angela Rye contends that Black communities should prioritize getting their own house in order and building unity before focusing on forming larger coalitions.

“I am focused on black folks right now because I believe that we have to get our house in order first and then we can coalition build.”

He believes that the most effective way to help underserved communities is through proximity and long-term commitment to individuals.

“what changes a life more than anything is a relationship”

The project of restoring the meeting house is the most important community effort to her because it serves as a necessary centerpiece for the community.

“there is I think really no project closer to my heart than this one my great great-grandfather built the meeting house my parents were married there they were buried from there and of course buddy and I were married there as well as well as other family members so bringing that thing back to life an”

Tampa Bay is one of the most charitable communities in the world because prosperous people share their wealth.

“Tampa bay incidentally is one of the most charitable philanthropic communities I think in the world yeah there's there's so many events and activities and people giving up it's one of the reasons is this community has been very prosperous but the people who've been very prosperous have shared their ”

Black institutions must be self-supported by the Black community rather than relying solely on external funding.

“Our institutions got to be supported by us.”

A public mural can help revitalize the community by encouraging locals and visitors to return to the area.

“the mural will educate engage and entice locals and visitors to hollywood and help encourage the return of the exciting and thriving community that is hollywood”