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Lightning Community Hero Jovan McNeill brings free “Urban Prepping” workshop to Urban Futures Festival

By J.A. Jones, Contributor TAMPA BAY — Lightning Community Hero award-winner and…

  • October 26, 2025
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The Woodson celebrates faith leaders during Clergy Appreciation Month

ST. PETERSBURG – The Woodson African American Museum of Florida was honored to…

  • October 22, 2025
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Woodson African American Museum of Florida’s Free Museum Day: a powerful celebration of Black History

St. Petersburg, FL — The Woodson African American Museum of Florida, in…

  • September 22, 2025
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We’re all in the Projects now (OPINION)

By Geveryl Robinson | Contributor Many of us grew up with people assuming that all Black…

  • August 12, 2025
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To those who really care about our youth (OPINION)

At the beginning of this summer 2025, STORY 727 became aware of an alarming situation at…

  • July 28, 2025
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Purses for Purpose, fundraiser for A Mother’s Arms, Inc, Sat. July 26

By J.A. Jones | Contributor Chantala Davis founded the nonprofit A Mother’s Arms (AMA)…

  • July 19, 2025
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Packs of Love Foundation shines a light on youth transitioning out of foster care

By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG and TAMPA BAY – St. Petersburg native…

  • June 6, 2025
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WADA to Host Event in Support of Pinellas Job Corps

Event to Feature Student Voices, Community Leaders, and Musical Performances by Job Corps…

  • June 6, 2025
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Black Voters Are Not Pawns: Why the Fight Over Florida’s District 16 Matters to Us All

Black Voters Are Not Pawns: Why the Fight Over Florida’s District 16 Matters to Us…

  • May 28, 2025
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S.T.O.R.Y. 727’s vision for changing St. Pete’s trajectory

By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Gary Gaines, Erinn Green, Eric…

  • May 13, 2025
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Kymbriell Finch brings water safety and swimming skills to local families

By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETE and TAMPA BAY – While lifeguard instructor and…

  • April 10, 2025
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S.T.O.R.Y. 727 continues positive impact on St. Pete youth and community

By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – S.T.O.R.Y. (Stringing Together…

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Emmy Award-Winning Sculptor and Tubman re-enactment at Woodson this weekend

ST PETE – The Woodson African American Museum of Florida is honored to welcome Emmy…

  • April 9, 2025
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AND STILL I RISE highlights Maya Angelou and more at Brenda McMahon Gallery

Gulfport, FL – When the Florida Department of Education released a list of nearly…

  • April 4, 2025
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