Beautillion Militaire 2017 induction ceremony
WWE superstar Thaddeus Bullard, center, helped induct 25 new beaux into the 2017-18 Beautillion Militaire. BY RAVEN JOY SHONEL, Staff Writer ST. …
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The New Deal for St. Pete summit
Bro. John Muhammad BY RAVEN JOY SHONEL, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Last month, a summit to glean ideas from the community for The New Deal for St. …
Unfulfilled promises
By Goliath J. Davis, III, Ph.D., Contributor As we approach the Nov. 7 Mayoral General Election in St. Petersburg, I am reminded of two of America’s …
Career Fair and Showcase of Services Oct. 16
This photo was taken at last year’s Career Fair and Showcase of Services at PTC BY FRANK DROUZAS, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG — The Pinellas …
She is that good
Althea Gibson BY KEISHA BELL Comedian Steve Martin once said, “Be so good that they can’t ignore you.” Have you ever thought about what that …
Why I will not vote for Mayor Rick Kriseman
Dear Editor: When we elect our local officials, we trust them to lead us and to protect our interests in times of need. In my 26 years working for the City …
Save the Manhattan Casino
Dear Editor: I am a lifelong resident of the 22nd Street community. I have always had the dream of having a restaurant and lounge in my community. I am a …
Lend a helping hand to children in need
ST. PETERSBURG — One Church One Child Churches in the St. Petersburg District Area Young People’s Division (YPD) of the African Methodist Episcopal …
Gladiators past and present celebrate Homecoming pageantry
BY ALLEN A. BUCHANAN, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG –Gibbs alumni classes kicked off the evening’s events at Gibbs High School’s annual Home Coming game …
Adult volunteers needed at St. Anthony’s Hospital
ST. PETERSBURG – Delivering flowers, helping in the gift shop or even baking fresh cookies for families and visitors, these are just some of the ways …
Operation Float
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG — Operation Float started as a small group of five people assisting the community of Orlando after the …
Kappa League Male Leadership Program
BY KARIN DAVIS-THOMPSON, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG — Demetrius Lowe says if you want to find an organization that really cares about African-American …
SCDAA celebrates 45 years of sickle cell awareness
SCDAA celebrated their 45th anniversary at the St. Petersburg Country Club last Saturday, Sept. 30 BY RAVEN JOY SHONEL, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG …
Doc’s Place plugs rhythmic riffs back into south side
Doc’s Place is located at the Skyway Marina Mall BY ALLEN A. BUCHANAN, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – No longer will you have to jump in your ride, …
Banning the Box
As far back as I can remember, parents, friends and elders admonished me and others to never go for the “O Kee Doke” and avoid being hoodwinked. …
Kneeling is not disrespecting honorable service people
Dear Editor: The National Anthem and American flag are the long-honored patriotic symbols of liberty and freedom for all people. All Americans understand …
PCDBC endorses Rick Kriseman for re-election in mayoral race
L-R, Trevor Mallory, Mayor Rick Kriseman and Matthias Byrd ST. PETERSBURG — The Pinellas County Democratic Black Caucasus (PCDBC) announced last …
USF and R’Club Child Care partner together for Family Science Nights
LARGO — R’Club is excited to announce a creative and innovative partnership with the University of South Florida where volunteer undergraduate and …