Free college readiness workshop this weekend
TAMPA – A free College Readiness Workshop will be held this Saturday at the Robert W. Saunders Library, located at 1505 N Nebraska Ave. in Tampa, from 10 …
Half of pupils expelled from school have mental health issue, study finds
Sally Weale | The Guardian Half of all pupils expelled from school are suffering from a recognised mental health problem, according to a study. Those who are …
Georgetown enslaved her ancestors. Now she’s an incoming student.
By Wilborn P. Nobles III, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune Elizabeth Thomas believes almost every black person in the U.S. has an idea that their ancestors were …
Could a gap year after high school make financial sense?
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN In some parts of the world, a gap year – a year-long break between high school and college – is the norm. It’s starting to catch …
It’s Bee season
ST. PETERSBURG — Two! Four! Six! Eight! We sure appreciate all of the families that participated in the eighth annual James Weldon Johnson Community Library …
This north Philly comic book event is a con on a mission
By Autumn Kelly, Newsweek Nestled on Broad Street between Susquehanna Avenue and Dauphin streets right off Temple University’s campus is the TECH …
Taking you to school
Patricia Wright BY PATRICIA WRIGHT, Area 4 Superintendent ST. PETERSBURG – Many of our schools hold great significance in our hearts for one reason …
A woman of faith
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Cori Jai Daniels is a young woman of faith and strength. The 2017 graduate of Gibbs High School learned to …
‘I will never give up’
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Cyrel Robinson hopes to be remembered as that person who did not give up in the face of adversity and is …
Going in the right direction
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Many students falter after switching schools, but not Romari Black. She decided to work hard academically …
Made up with confidence
BY DEXTER MCCREE & DAMARIS BROWN ST. PETERSBURG – The wonders that a little makeup will do for the confidence of a young lady is remarkable. For Taylor …
Exit stage right
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG –Entering her senior year, Tierra White had finally come from under the dark cloud that had covered and …
The Word Is ‘Nemesis’: The Fight to Integrate the National Spelling Bee
Cynthia R. Greenlee | Longreads In 1962, teenager George F. Jackson wrote a letter to President John F. Kennedy with an appeal: “I am a thirteen-year-old …
All eyes are on you
BY DEXTER MCCREE & DAMARIS BROWN ST. PETERSBURG –When you have older siblings, oftentimes your parents compare your academic performance, conduct and …
2017 AKA AKAdemy Showcase
The AKA AKAdemy graduated 33 seniors, the largest class to date, last Friday, May 26 at the historic Coliseum. BY RAVEN JOY SHONEL, Staff Writer ST. …
Elizabeth Howard Scholarship Banquet honors 7 graduates
Students L to R: Jabari Dennard, Marissa Stubbs, Brianna Walker, Hanna Andrews, Alexis Cooper and Andre Winn BY ALLEN A. BUCHANAN, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG …
Meet the new president of SPC
Dr. Tonjua Williams Ph.D. ST. PETERSBURG — During a special meeting held Wednesday morning, the Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College (SPC) made …
On the brink of manhood
Nathan Brinkley BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG — Entering The Boca Ciega Fundamental High School as a freshman was not as bad for …