Read these “freedom books” in 2022
A strong interest in books on race and racism increased after the murder of George Floyd.…
Diversity
Honoring the past and present work of HBCU students who are leading the fight to obtain civil rights
HBCUs opened in churches across the nation in the late 1800s to educate newly freed Black…
Transformative justice as a way around police abuse
Transformative justice is a political framework and approach for responding to violence,…
A day of memories; a day of celebration
Mayor-elect Ken Welch regaled the crowd with stories of growing up in the Gas Plant…
Stephanie Owens named deputy mayor and chief of policy
ST. PETERSBURG — Mayor-elect Ken Welch announced several key people who will serve…
The start and future of Cultured Books
At last month’s Social Venture Partners Tampa Bay Fast Pitch competition, Lorielle J.…
Community activist turned candidate seeks to bring new energy and diversity to Clearwater City Council
‘I think it’s time for a younger demographic who care about the community to serve,…
The Crumbley legacy: Our children’s keepers through basketball
The Crumbley men use the basketball court as the vehicle to help youth see their worth,…
Coming home to Cooperstown
Born John W. Jackson, Bud Fowler was a pioneer in every sense of the word. Not only the…
Al Downing Jazz 50th anniversary celebration with Danny Bacher
Award-winning singer, saxophonist, songwriter, and entertainer, Danny Bacher, headlines…
City of St. Pete approves USF and community researchers’ recommendations on how to address systemic racism
The pioneering systemic racism study was commissioned by Mayor Rick Kriseman and Deputy…
Historic inauguration for St. Pete mayor-elect Ken Welch set for Jan. 6
A community reception with the city’s new city council members will follow at Williams…
What can we do from crisis to hope: How COVID-19 has critically affected our Black children
Among children who lost a parent to COVID-19, 20 percent were Black children, which means…
Entrepreneur Cynthia Milhouse opens Tru Essential Skincare Spa
Deputy Mayor Dr. Kanika Tomalin and Mayor Rick Kriseman congratulated Cynthia Milhouse on…
2022 Professional Artist Grant
PINELLAS COUNTY — Each year, Creative Pinellas recognizes up to 10 Pinellas County…
USF Brewing Arts program joins forces with Yuengling to enhance diversity in the brewing industry
The $5,000 Diversity in Brewing Scholarship seeks to create new opportunities for the…
Midtown Development announced as Trop site developer
Mayor Rick Kriseman announced at a press conference on Thursday morning in Campbell Park…
The African American Heritage Trail moved into the 21st century
Gwendolyn Reese and Jon Wilson, president and vice president of the African American…