Ybor City in Hillsborough County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The 1937 Antifascist Women's March
Side 1
On May 6, 1937, 5000 Latinas from Ybor City assembled here on 7th Avenue to protest the rise of fascism in Spain and around the world. They marched from Ybor city to downtown Tampa to address Mayor R.E.L. Chancey at City Hall. Once there, a marcher presented the mayor with a petition on behalf of the Ybor community and said:
"As citizens and residents of a peaceful and democratic nation, we feel morally obliged to give all possible aid to Spanish cities that defend their democratic government against fascist aggression, thus maintaining the standard of peace and democracy in the world."
Ybor Latinas, as well as their neighbors, waged an antifascist campaign during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), literally sending tons of food and clothing plus 20,000 cigars, 4 ambulances, 1 x-ray machine, and $7,000 of medication to Spanish Republican forces. Also, 24 men from Ybor City joined the Abraham Lincoln Brigade, the volunteer unit that fought the fascist regime. While Franco's fascist supporters won the war, the people of the Ybor remained dedicated to the antifascist cause - particularly as the community rallied to support the Allied forces against the fascist Axis Powers during WWII.
Side 2
Photo of march
Erected 2023 by Carlos H. Cantu Hispanic Education and Opportunity Endowment, Hillsborough County Historical Advisory Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Wars, Non-US • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is May 6, 1937.
Location. 27° 57.612′ N, 82° 26.166′ W. Marker is in Ybor City, Florida, in Hillsborough County. Marker is on East 7th Avenue just east of North 20th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2015 East 7th Avenue, Tampa FL 33605, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Coming of the Italians (a few steps from this marker); The Krewe of the Knights of Sant' Yago (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Rough Riders Rode By Here (about 300 feet away); Columbia Restaurant (about 400 feet away); Mayor Nick C. Nuccio (approx. 0.2 miles away); La Joven Francesa Bakery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Anthony P. "Tony" Pizzo (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ybor Centennial Park (approx. 0.2 miles away).
Regarding The 1937 Antifascist Women's March. Side 2 of the marker has a photo of the march.
Also see . . . Mural Commemorating Event. (Submitted on July 29, 2023, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2023, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 29, 2023, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.