City to host first CRA Summer Summit June 19
St. Petersburg – City officials, along with the Citizen Advisory Committee for the South St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment Area (CRA), will host the …
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Democrats fight to take back Tallahassee
Gwen Graham, Andrew Gillum, Chris King, Philip Levine BY FRANK DROUZAS, Staff Writer PINELLAS PARK – The race for Florida’s next governor is on as …
Fannye Ayer Ponder: Her story lives on
L-R, Angela Rousson, Joanne Rainey and Thelma Bruce BY RAVEN JOY SHONEL, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – The St. Petersburg Metropolitan Section …
Second annual Iftar dinner
BY FRANK DROUZAS, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG — Bringing together a diverse group of Muslims and other faiths to break the fast on an evening in …
Her suicidal thoughts
Behind the bright lights and the brilliant performances, you may never know the pain she endures in reaching her goals. Life’s experiences can take a toll on …
Second annual African Nation Family Reunion Block Party on July 4
ST. PETERSBURG — Black Power 96 FM, St. Petersburg’s own black community radio station, is hosting their second annual “African Nation Family Reunion …
Ready for school, prepared for life
BY FRANK DROUZAS, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Last month, the Pinellas County Annual Head Start Advantage held its Annual Awards and Awareness Luncheon, …
Ujima Men’s Collective conference spotlights troubling HIV rates and health inequities
L-R, Ashley Smith, AIDS Foundation, J. Carl Devine and Steve Kornell BY J.A. JONES, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Community members, educators, …
Free college planning, graduate with no debt
L-R, Dr. Lewis Brinson, Dr. Mychal and Nina Wynn BY Dexter McCree, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG –Starting next Monday, Gibbs High School will be the …
Campbell Park is the new home for skateboard enthusiasts
BY ALLEN A. BUCHANAN, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG –The ribbon cutting ceremony for the new state-of-the-art Regional Skate Park took place Saturday, June 2 …
I AM Atwater’s Cafeteria
Atwater’s Cafeteria was a mainstay in the African-American community, serving up southern-style food for breakfast, lunch and dinner for more than three …
Black people commit suicide too
By Kayla Nembhard, MA, LMHC “Talk context; change the person…” What a quotation. This phrase has stuck with me since my graduate school days about five …
Professional chef takes top spot in annual competition
L-R, Golden Monix, Milton Lilly and Troy Steward BY RAVEN JOY SHONEL, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Ladies, do not let your man tell you he can’t …
Artist Benny Andrews combines styles and mediums in ‘Mix Master’ at the MFA
By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Viewing the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts’ new show “Benny Andrews: Mix Master,” one is offered a …
2018 AKA AKAdemy Showcase/Awards program
BY VERONICA BURGE, Contributor ST. PETERSBURG – The Youth Development Foundation (YDF) of Pinellas County, Inc. in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha …
Victory Christian under new leadership
BY HOLLY KESTENIS, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Victory Christian Center Church officially welcomed Donald Freshler as their new pastor last month. …
9th annual Naomi Red Carpet Recognition Brunch
BY CINDY CARTER, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – The ladies of the Naomi and Titus 2 Covenant Alliance (NT2CA) held their “Just For You Day” event May …
Her season
By Keisha Bell Who remembers the half-hour situation comedy that aired from 1975 to 1985 named “The Jeffersons?” The show’s setting took place in the …