Bob Devin Jones’ legacy includes supporting Black artists with a mission of ‘yes’
Bob Devin Jones hands over the reins to his successor, Erica Sutherlin, as artistic…
Bob Devin Jones and the Dali explore the life of surrealist Aimé Césaire
Co-curated by the artistic director of Studio@620 Bob Devin Jones, the Dali Museum’s…
Faces of COVID: Studio@620’s Bob Devin Jones on hospitalization
Studio@620’s Bob Devin Jones shares his struggles with COVID-19 and his expanding…
Studio@620’s Artistic Director Bob Devin Jones honored during Legacy Week
BY J.A. JONES, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG — Where in St. Pete can you find poets…
2nd annual Ruthie Jones Memorial Breakfast celebrates the season with families
Minister Tyrone Ford and First Lady Kadell Ford BY J.A. JONES, Staff Writer ST.…
Media legend Norman E. Jones Sr.’s archives offer rich history
Norman E. Jones, Sr. By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG –Norman E.…
Black men examine family ties, sexuality, and food as joy in THE HOT WING KING at American Stage
By J.A. Jones | Contributor Katori Hall’s THE HOT WING KING plays at American Stage…
Entrepreneur, real estate guru Shawntavia Turner joins WIRE Panel
BY ISIS CLIMES ST. PETERSBURG — Last month, the Pinellas County Chapter of the…
Tea service practitioner, artist “Demetasphere” shares self-care experience during 4th Chalk Fest, May 2 on the Deuces
BY J.A. JONES | Contributor ST. PETERSBURG — Tea rituals have been practiced as an…
From beats to books, Tampa Bay hip hop emcees become authors
By J.A. Jones, Contributor Rashad “Shadcore” Harrell, aka Shadcore, is a…
The Merry Meerkats Go!! Ty Loyd-Calhoun on getting kids outside through the love of reading
BY J.A. JONES | Contributor ST. PETERSBURG – Gibbs High School grad author Ty…
St. Pete’s story of wellness adds sound healing and neuro-art on the Deuces, Nov 15
By J.A. Jones, Contributor ST. PETERSBURG — For decades, health and wellness…
Lightning Community Hero Jovan McNeill brings free “Urban Prepping” workshop to Urban Futures Festival
By J.A. Jones, Contributor TAMPA BAY — Lightning Community Hero award-winner and…
Art, mental health, and wellness – how you can help support our youth and families right now (OPINION)
By J.A. Jones | Contributor “The devastating impact of youth mental health concerns is…
Purses for Purpose, fundraiser for A Mother’s Arms, Inc, Sat. July 26
By J.A. Jones | Contributor Chantala Davis founded the nonprofit A Mother’s Arms (AMA)…
In ‘7000 volts, Living an Electrified Life’ local businessman recounts living beyond electrocution and trauma
By J.A. Jones | Contributor CLEARWATER — LJ Tucker grew up in North Greenwood,…
Packs of Love Foundation shines a light on youth transitioning out of foster care
By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG and TAMPA BAY – St. Petersburg native…
FAT HAM at American Stage: ghetto hilarious barbecue explores coming out — with a nod to Shakespeare
Written by J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – The Pulitzer Prize-winning…