From beats to books, Tampa Bay hip hop emcees become authors
By J.A. Jones, Contributor Rashad “Shadcore” Harrell, aka Shadcore, is a…
Black Arts Now
The Merry Meerkats Go!! Ty Loyd-Calhoun on getting kids outside through the love of reading
BY J.A. JONES | Contributor ST. PETERSBURG – Gibbs High School grad author Ty…
The Woodson Launches 2026 With Purpose-Driven Programming Across St. Petersburg
As the new year begins, so does another season of exceptional programming at The Woodson…
Woodson Museum welcomes 2026 with purpose, progress, and preservation
St. Petersburg, FL — The Woodson African American Museum of Florida welcomes 2026 with…
L.I.F.E. Celebration Anchors the 10th Anniversary of the Sunshine City Film Festival
St. Petersburg, FL — January 2026 — As the Sunshine City Film Festival marks its…
American Idol’s Jamal Roberts performs Dec 16 for GOW fundraiser with Spirit of Tampa Bay Community Choir
Now, with the holiday season in full swing, the Gathering of Women has partnered with The…
St. Pete’s story of wellness adds sound healing and neuro-art on the Deuces, Nov 15
By J.A. Jones, Contributor ST. PETERSBURG — For decades, health and wellness…
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…
The Woodson celebrates faith leaders during Clergy Appreciation Month
ST. PETERSBURG – The Woodson African American Museum of Florida was honored to…
Powerstories Theatre and Studio@620 share untold Civil Rights story CADILLAC CREW, Nov 6 – 16
St. Petersburg, Fla. — This November, two of Tampa Bay’s most groundbreaking theaters…
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…
In ‘7000 volts, Living an Electrified Life’ local businessman recounts living beyond electrocution and trauma
By J.A. Jones | Contributor CLEARWATER — LJ Tucker grew up in North Greenwood,…
FAT HAM at American Stage: ghetto hilarious barbecue explores coming out — with a nod to Shakespeare
Written by J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – The Pulitzer Prize-winning…
New sci-fi from Tampa Bay author William Ricker in THE RESHIFT PULSERS SAGA
By Zermi Jenkins, Contributor TAMPA BAY – Millennial creative writer William Ricker…
“Lost in St. Pete” free music & art festival returns this weekend
Dea & Saint are the life and business partners behind “Lost in St. Pete”…
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…
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…
“Excavating Self: Retrieving and Reinventing” Latonya Hicks at FloridaRAMA through April 30
St. Petersburg, FL – FloridaRAMA is honored to present a solo show of work of …