Unity through differences
A large, diverse crowd of all ages, races, and faiths attended the Unite Against Hate…
Diversity
Meet Lakewood High School’s Class of 2021 salutatorian
Muhammad Abdullah is the 2021 Lakewood High School salutatorian. BY KARIN DAVIS-THOMPSON,…
What a difference eight years made
Daniel Rusiecki is headed to Brescia University in Kentucky. BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature…
Higher education institutions in Pinellas County unite for racial justice
ST. PETERSBURG — Representatives from four higher education institutions who…
Business Spotlight: Closer To Our Dreams, LLC
Closer To Our Dream founders, Dovév Weaver Sr. (right) and Elliot Martin (left), are…
Grammy Award-winner Dorinda Clark-Cole heads Clearwater Music Fest, June 12
Grammy Award-winning gospel artist and talk show host Evangelist Dorinda Clark-Cole will…
Cultured Books: A bookstore with a purpose
Lorielle J. Hollaway and Cultured Books make sure that children who want to read have…
I AM 400 banner brings celebration of Black history to campus
An art banner designed to honor 400 years of African-American history is now mounted on…
A new leader takes the helm
Pinellas County Job Corps Center (PCJCC) welcomes Omoniyi Amoran as its newest center…
A Black student’s journey through anti-Blackness in a PCS school
Aishat Lawal BY YAMIRA PATTERSON, St. Petersburg High School student Aishat Lawal is a…
A story of compassion: When HIV/AIDS hits home
Dr. Katurah Jenkins-Hall is a licensed clinical psychologist and associate pastor of New…
Rebuilding our own ‘Black Wall Street’ in St. Petersburg
Left to right: Gathering for lunch after the kick-off meeting at the new 22 South on the…
Understanding the recent Florida legislative session and how it affects the Black community
Scott Darius, executive director at Florida Voices for Health and Anne…
Business Spotlight: Pop Goes the Waffle
Sara Fludd, owner, Pop Goes the Waffle Owner: Sara Fludd Years in Business: 3…
Local mission group returning to Africa in 2022
ST. PETERSBURG — A local mission group from St. Petersburg is returning to Liberia,…
Midtown Development pledges an additional $5 million towards program benefiting local communities
Proposed Art St. Pete activation to foster St. Petersburg’s creative community –…
Raising hope while maintaining style!
The Phoenix Flair clothing store on the campus of Pinellas County Job Corps was created…
How microaggressions impact Black students in white school environments
Christelle Marc BY YAMIRA PATTERSON, St. Petersburg High School student Christelle Marc…