‘This Is Not a Selfie’ at the MFA features art photographers’ self-portraits
Jennifer Moon (American, b. 1973), a conceptual artist, invokes the image of Huey P. Newton in her 2013 self-portrait “You Can Kill My Body, But You Can’t …
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Historic Jordan Park units set for demolition
The standing-room-only crowd at the Aug. 23 SPHA meeting was disappointed to hear that the Historic Village in Jordan Park will be demolished by the end of the …
Gillum wins Democratic primary without Pinellas
By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – In what can only be described as an upset, Andrew Gillum soared to victory over establishment favorite Gwen …
The history and importance of historically black colleges and universities
Spelman College (1881) BY JACQUELINE HUBBARD, ASALH, President The overwhelming majority of colleges for African Americans were established after the Civil …
Local FAMU alumni association is back
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer On October 3, 1887, the State Normal College for Colored Youth was founded by Thomas V.R. Gibbs in Tallahassee. Thomas …
Florida Dream Center hosts masquerade ball to support Lealman families
Every Saturday, a team of volunteers helps residents with lawn work and home repairs while also providing more than 60,000 meals a month. LEALMAN — When …
Gibbs’ Coach Trotter is a believer
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG — Just one conversation with Ja’Vonta “Jay” Trotter and you’ll be convinced that he believes …
Should you swing that thing?
By Sharlene Emmanuel Q: Do you think swinging can hurt or spice up your relationship? He Says (Williams, 52): Swinging can spice up your relationship if …
Another wonderful summer with SPHA’s 2018 summer youth interns
Edward Eason, Geroge Finch (SPHA), Anthony Fuller, Tony Love (CEO), Ja’Eisha Scott, Jemond Flowers, Ulises Reyes (SPHA), and Giovanni Palmer. Not pictured …
For health sake, stop using these household items
People seem to think that Styrofoam cups, plates, etc. are safe; however, they are far from it. Styrene is a harmful chemical that can leach into your food and …
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson and black women: A tutorial, Part 2
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson By Dr. Yvonne Scruggs-Leftwich Black women icons, many of them now in a shared state of permanent repose, still served …
Project Prosper offers recent immigrants financial education
L-R, Kristin Smith, Gylmara Santos, and Nancy McCarthy By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – On a muggy Friday at the end of July, Maxi …
Behind her dance
by Keisha Bell Dance like no one is watching, they say. On stage, everyone watches. The journey she takes, however, to take center stage is oftentimes …
We still can’t breathe, and the air is getting thicker
BY YLANA PALMER, Contributor Running. Parking lot. Loose cigarettes. Walmart. Stand your ground. By themselves, these words and phrases don’t seem to have a …
Andrew Gillum shares his gubernatorial vision at the Woodson Museum
A standing-room-only crowd packed into the Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum Saturday, Aug. 18 to hear Gillum’s views. BY J.A. JONES, Staff …
PCULYP hold Politics and Pork Chops, School Board edition
Held at the Enoch Davis Center Tuesday night, Pork Chops and Politics aimed to help constituents make informed decisions. By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. …
Lakewood Estates residents worry as country club attempts new development
By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Some residents of Lakewood Estates, a neighborhood of roughly 1,600 homes, are worried about the St. Petersburg …
Justice Thurgood Marshall: A lion of the law
BY ATTY. JACQUELINE HUBBARD, ASALH President Thoroughgood Marshall was born in Baltimore in 1908 and was the descendant of slaves on both sides of his family. …