Frustrated by Florida’s changes to Black history curriculum? A scholar urges people to speak up
Experts like James Stewart say broad participation is needed to push back against…
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St. Pete Youth Farm is teaching students about financial literacy and the basics of business
Elias Ross, 10th grade, shovels fertilizer at St. Pete Youth Farm, where he works. Nancy…
‘The Lost Kitten Named Fluffy’ by Doris James
Doris James recently published her first children’s book. BY DEXTER…
St. Petersburg Arts Alliance reveals grant recipients
Visual artist Tiffany Elliot is one of four artists awarded a $5,000 grant each. …
Baptists pledge sustained fight for truth-telling of Black history
Former state Sen. Tony Hill, Task Force Chair Rev. RB Holmes, Brevard School Board Member…
City provides a new outlet for Black-owned businesses
BY KARIN DAVIS-THOMPSON, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG — Renee Edwards, founder…
Connect with Carla B: Arts advocate, activist and Youth Farm’s manager’s new podcast
BY J.A. JONES, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Carla Bristol’s name and spirit…
Guide Right is the way of L.a. Keys
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer TAMPA — L.A. in California is known for movie…
Body Polished: Outward expression of love, beauty and luxury
BY KARIN DAVIS-THOMPSON, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG — Shera Gray saw a different…
A Griot’s Corner: Guiding communities to emotional and mental freedom
BY KARIN DAVIS-THOMPSON, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG — Lola B. Morgan said she…
Charles W. Cherry II, retired ‘Florida Courier’ and ‘Daytona Times’ publisher, laid to rest
Charles W. “Chuck” Cherry II of Daytona Beach, a fierce advocate of the Black…
Keepers of Heritage: Hidden Tales / Custodios de la Herencia: Cuentos Ocultos at Creative Pinellas
LARGO – Creative Pinellas is excited to announce their…
Creative Pinellas announces the 2024 Emerging Artist Grant
LARGO – Creative Pinellas is pleased to announce their 2024 Emerging Artist Grant.…
Focused on progress
‘As we complete our first 18 months in office, I’d like to share some of our…
Yole the Brand: From a hobby to a thriving business
Willhelmina Elijah bought equipment to make custom clothing during the pandemic thinking…
Urban Drinkery serves up spirits and chill vibes
During the pandemic, Shundra Allison’s love for creating cocktail concoctions as a…
Ralph Wimbish, Jr.: Keeping Black history alive
Ralph Wimbish, Jr. threw out the First Pitch at the inaugural Black Legacy Game at…
New venue aims to be a ‘Catalyst’ for change on the Deuces
On June 30, entrepreneurs Jeffrey Copeland and his business partner Jason Bryant will…