History immortalized: City of St. Pete unveils bronze statue of Elder Jordan Sr.
Commissioned by the City of St. Petersburg, former slave turned entrepreneur and city…
James B. Sanderlin Black History Award honors William Darling and Elder Jordan, Sr.
Judge James B. Sanderlin ST. PETERSBURG — Historic McCabe United Methodist Church will…
The life and legacy of Elder Jordan
BY HOLLY KESTENIS, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Residents old and new of long standing…
M.A.S.T.R. Kids’ Black-N-Wax exhibit immersed kids into history
The Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation M.A.S.T.R. Kids Program Black-N-Wax Black History…
Learn local Black history by touring the African American Heritage Trail
Gwendolyn Reese, president of the African American Heritage Association, was the featured…
St. Pete’s historic cemeteries and a time for reconciliation
There are thousands of unmarked graves in Lincoln Cemetery, and since the topsoil moves…
Rays announce historic development and partnership
The Tampa Bay Rays officially announced Tuesday that a historic agreement has been…
Legends Ball honors community icons
The Woodson African American Museum of Florida’s Legends Ball was held at the historic…
Moving from helpers to leaders: From Jordan Park to the Gas Plant
Michael Lundy, CEO of St. Petersburg Housing Authority, Brian Evjen-Norstar vice…
Business as usual: The fight for the Manhattan Casino
The Urban Collective was formed by a group that regularly met downtown to discuss local…
The Manhattan Casino’s future, part 1
More than 200 people attended the city’s community conversation held at the Center…
‘A Visual History of Civil Rights & Social Change in Pinellas County,’ Part 1
The Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg and the African American Heritage Association…
Mayor Ken Welch, city leaders break ground on Jordan Park redevelopment
Jordan Park, once revitalized, will feature a newly constructed 60-unit mid-rise…
Where is the Jordan portrait?
Has anyone seen this portrait of Elder Jordan Sr., one of St. Pete’s founding…
22 South brings a mix of flavor to the Manhattan Casino
Meet the food entrepreneurs at 22 South: Top Left, Chef Melly (Three Generations), Ray…
Basha Jordan and Hope Alive Outreach pay rent for Jordan Park residents
Last month, Dr. Basha Jordan, Jr. and Hope Alive Outreach, paid December’s rent for…
Open letter to the mayor and city council
Douglas Land I had the opportunity to attend the recent city council, as well as Public…
Danisha Brown receives $750 scholarship from JPPNA
ST. PETERSBURG — The Jordan Park Project Nostalgic Association (JPPNA) presented…