What College Students Should Learn About Money
By Nathaniel Sillin As you prepare for a new year at college, managing your money may be the last thing on your mind. But, college is the perfect time to …
Let’s Be Real: Society Finds Black Women With Curvy Bodies ‘Inappropriate,’ Not Their Clothes
BY: PRESTON MITCHUM Patrice Brown, also known as #TeacherBae, is a fourth-grade teacher in Atlanta. Because of her ability to have her students excel in the …
A unique St. Pete talent
Ladee Hubbard’s book title “The Talented Tenth” was taken from W.E.B. DuBois’ influential essay of the same name published in 1903 that refers …
The kids are buying in
Principal Kristy Moody, Fairmount Park Elementary School BY LAURA MULROONEY, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG — Growth. Improvement. Support. …
BTAG celebrates success
Gwen and James Feazell BY RAVEN JOY SHONEL, Staff Writer LARGO – For 13 years, Bridging the Achievement Gap (BTAG) has brought together parents, …
Cristo Rey empowers urban youth with college prep and jobs
BY ALLEN A. BUCHANAN, Staff Writer TAMPA – Cristo Rey Tampa High School hosted its first work-study program Draft Day for the inaugural ninth grade …
Dr. Umar Johnson electrifies St. Pete
Celebrated psychologist Dr. Umar Johnson spoke at the Palladium Theatre Aug. 13. BY RAVEN JOY SHONEL, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – One of the most …
A new start for Lakewood Elementary
Principal Johnnie Crawford III BY LAURA MULROONEY, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG — In the past, discipline has been a primary issue at Lakewood …
Guyanese immigrant raised by single mother accepted into 21 colleges including 8 Ivy League schools
When Kelly Hyles was brought to America by mother Anetta aged just 11, she knew she had been given an amazing opportunity to improve her life. While Anetta …
Preparing for the SAT
PINELLAS COUNTY — The SAT has been revised! The new SAT will be administered for the first time in March 2016. Begin preparing now using Khan …