Black history under attack
In response to Gov. Ron DeSantis’s attacks on African-American history, the Woodson…
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Black history matters
In honor of Black History Month, the City of St. Petersburg is the only city in the…
Mayor Welch focuses on inclusive and principled progress at annual State of the City address
At the 2023 State of the City address on Jan. 30, Mayor Ken Welch recounted some of his…
Oral histories of erased Black cemeteries: Gwendolyn Reese
Growing up as a child, Gwendolyn Reese lived in the Gas Plant neighborhood at 1305 Fifth…
Moving from helpers to leaders: From Jordan Park to the Gas Plant
Michael Lundy, CEO of St. Petersburg Housing Authority, Brian Evjen-Norstar vice…
Empath Health’s new CEO answers call to serve
Meet Empath Health’s new CEO, Jonathan Fleece. By Karen Davis-Pritchett…
The 37th Annual MLK Leadership Breakfast
The St. Petersburg Metropolitan Section of the National Council of Negro Women held its…
Honoring Dr. King by recognizing students who are keeping his dream alive
On Jan. 12, more than 15 youths from Pinellas County were recognized for advancing the…
Funding available for local entrepreneurs at St. Petersburg VC Fast Pitch
St. Petersburg College and Black Dog Venture Partners to host the St. Petersburg VC Fast…
Opinion | Florida, where logic comes to die
The exchange of ideas and viewpoints should thrive in bastions of higher learning across…
Sixth annual Black Male Kwanzaa Summit
The My Brothers and Sisters Keeper program held its sixth annual Black Male Kwanzaa…
Empath Health celebrates retiring CEO’s career of service, commitment to diversity
Empath Health is saying goodbye to its visionary leader, Rafael J. Sciullo. By Karen…
Oral histories of erased Black cemeteries: Irving Sanchez III
Irving Sanchez III supports the African American Burial Ground and Remembering Project…
Technology manager and USF alumnus named to USF St. Pete Campus Board
Isaac McKinney III, a global program manager for PwC, has been appointed to a four-year…
City launches Office of Supplier Diversity, takes next steps with city’s disparity study
Recruitment efforts for key office roles are currently underway. ST. PETERSBURG —…
Cannabis companies closing Black ownership gaps
Tampa resident Murray Powell is the founder of a cannabis non-profit called Justus. She…
USF St. Pete graduate stayed on campus to help others evacuate before Hurricane Ian
Resident assistant Alexia Castellon weathered the storm to help others during Hurricane…
‘Imagine Blackness’ begins Jan. 19 at Creative Pinellas
‘Imagine Blackness: Alternate Realities and Collective Dreaming’ is a collaborative…