Gibbs class of 1967 celebrate 50 years
By Holly Kestenis, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Gibbs High School alumni gathered at the Orange Blossom Café to celebrate their 50th Golden Class Reunion. …
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Mayoral candidates speak out
BY CINDY CARTER, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – The five of the six mayoral candidates spoke on the issues facing the south side community, from the rising …
90 years young & vibrant
By Allen A. Buchanan, Staff Writer St. Petersburg — Over 80 well-wishers joined Winnie Foster to celebrate her 90th birthday Saturday, July 8 at the …
Why I’m supporting Rick Kriseman for mayor
BY KENNETH T. WELCH, Pinellas County Commissioner As we vote for mayor in the coming weeks, it’s important that we elect the person who will best move our …
Gentrification Enablers
BY PASTOR MANUEL SYKES, Bethel Community Baptist Church There is a pattern that has developed within the current city’s administration. A couple of years …
Let the African youth speak!
Dear Editor: After Monday night’s debate at the Hilton Hotel hosted by the League of Women Voters, some of the most slanderous and violent provoking …
She came to stay! Vote Akile!
Dear Editor: My name is Gazi Kodzo and I am the interim campaign manager for Eritha “Akile” Cainion. Firstly, we are winning! Secondly, I have the best …
Civil rights trailblazer memorialized
BY RAVEN JOY SHONEL, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – C. Bette Wimbish experienced many first in her 85 years on this earth. She was the first African American …
New Philadelphia is on a mission
ST. PETERSBURG — It’s four in the morning and Pastor Jon Matthews of New Philadelphia Ministries in south St. Petersburg is preparing for departure …
Crist hosts community Block Party
BY ALLEN A. BUCHANAN, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG — Congressman Charlie Crist hosted his inaugural Block Party and barbecue at Lake Vista Park last …
Vincent Lawrence goes home
By Dexter McCree, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG — The University of Miami basketball program has on it the fingerprints of Vincent Lawrence. Search the …
Saving our culture: A nutritional overview, Part 1
ST. PETERSBURG — Midtown is an urban community located in a 5.51 square mile area just south of downtown St. Petersburg. It is between Second Avenue North …
Leaders working for change
Charlie Crist held his second quarterly Pinellas County African-American Leaders Conference with a panel of six community leaders including Dr. Tonjua …
The issues without the distractions
BY FRANK DROUZAS, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – One of the many candidate forms held for the District 6 seat for St. Petersburg City Council was held last …
In S.T.Y.L.E. for the summer
S.T.Y.L.E. participant Jada Thomas BY HOLLY KESTENIS, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Students usually look forward to the end of the school year when …
City response to NAACP’s letter to Kriseman
BY LEAH MCRAE, Contributor ST. PETERSBURG – As Director of Education and Community Engagement for the City of St. Petersburg, two budget commitments …
Suncoast Hospice awarded for community outreach to diverse populations
Karen Davis-Pritchett, M.Ed, director of Professional Relations and Community Outreach; Kelly Seigel, MBA, Community Outreach Specialist; Maria Pepe, Community …
Black Power Radio throws community block party
BY ALLEN A. BUCHANAN, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG — Black Power 96.3 FM reached back into the annals of strategic African-American history by throwing a …