Mayor Welch raises Black History Month flag in history-making ceremony
The first African-American mayor of St. Petersburg, Ken Welch, made history upon raising…
Diversity
Jamaica Vybz Grille brings authentic Caribbean cuisine to Clearwater
Lisa McEachron and sons Reece (pictured) and Taver McEachron just opened an authentic…
‘Rebirth the Hood!’
Shaquill and Shaquem Griffin posing with future twin NFL superstars at…
Celebrating the legacy of Black business owners and the African-American entrepreneurial experience
Because healthy Black-owned businesses could be a critical step towards closing the…
Motivating the youth through music
Corey Thornton is a recording artist and motivational speaker who travels to schools and…
Teaching by faith
“I understand that I am a vessel for Christ because this is the place where he has…
The Woodson launches ‘Invest in Black History’ campaign
Terri Lipsey Scott and The Woodson Campaign Leadership launch the Invest in Black History…
Mayor Ken Welch, city leaders break ground on Jordan Park redevelopment
Jordan Park, once revitalized, will feature a newly constructed 60-unit mid-rise…
Bank of America awards $1 million to SPC to strengthen Tampa Bay’s workforce pipeline
(Left to right) Deveron Gibbons, Jason Butts, Nathan Stonecipher, Bill Goede, Tonjua…
Arts Business Academy for Creative Artists
Local arts professionals and business leaders will provide training on topics, including…
St. Petersburg Arts Alliance 8th annual MUSE Awards recognizes six local ‘muses’
ST. PETERSBURG — MUSE is back honoring local artists and celebrating our City of…
The Underground Railroad
The subservient Black yard ornaments were used as markers throughout the Underground…
Rev. J.C. Pritchett II becomes first Black president of Tiger Bay
In 2021, history was made at The Suncoast Tiger Bay Club when for the first time in its…
Moving Forward: The 36th Annual MLK Leadership Awards
The St. Petersburg Metropolitan Section of the National Council of Negro Women presented…
The 34th annual MLK Dream Big Parade returned
‘As the first parade coming back from the pandemic, it was great to see the folks…
2022 Interfaith Memorial Service: ‘Reaching for Human Excellence’
Though Pinellas County Commissioner Rene Flowers was on hand to deliver her keynote…
St. Pete Black Pride celebrates Dr. King
On Saturday, Jan. 15, Dr. Michael Benjamin-Robinson presented a talk at the Exchange…
Is Pinellas County School System ready for a Black or Hispanic superintendent?
School board members will decide on who the next superintendent will be, and to these…