From beats to books, Tampa Bay hip hop emcees become authors
By J.A. Jones, Contributor Rashad “Shadcore” Harrell, aka Shadcore, is a…
Education
The Merry Meerkats Go!! Ty Loyd-Calhoun on getting kids outside through the love of reading
BY J.A. JONES | Contributor ST. PETERSBURG – Gibbs High School grad author Ty…
The Woodson Launches 2026 With Purpose-Driven Programming Across St. Petersburg
As the new year begins, so does another season of exceptional programming at The Woodson…
Woodson Museum welcomes 2026 with purpose, progress, and preservation
St. Petersburg, FL — The Woodson African American Museum of Florida welcomes 2026 with…
Celebrate National Day of Racial Healing, Jan 20, 2026, with St. Pete TRHT Center
The St. Petersburg Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation (TRHT) Center celebrates…
Better late than never
‘Mrs. Edmond, your approach must change. Ghost writing is not sufficient,’…
Strengthening our schools: Community updates from Chairperson Caprice Edmond
BY CAPRICE EDMOND | Contributor PINELLAS COUNTY — As we continue planning for the…
Infinity Aero Club brings Flight Simulator Experience for youth to Enoch Davis this Saturday
BY ZERMI JENKINS | Contributor Currently, it is a great time to encourage young people to…
Lightning Community Hero Jovan McNeill brings free “Urban Prepping” workshop to Urban Futures Festival
By J.A. Jones, Contributor TAMPA BAY — Lightning Community Hero award-winner and…
Urgent 911 graduation alert: The law has changed
Students who complete all the required coursework but are unable to pass state-mandated…
Harnessing the power of AI for good
By Dr. Kanika Tomalin | President and CEO, Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg The…
How to move J Hop forward
‘Some have said that if Principal Brittnee Scott fails, it should be because she is…
New principal at Fairmont Park Elementary
‘I am impressed by incoming Principal Anne Caparaso’s understanding of the…
J Hop is hopping
“I am confident that Principal Scott has the best interests of the J Hop staff,…
Meet the 2025 Woodson Warrior Scholars
ST. PETERSBURG — The Woodson African American Museum of Florida, led by Executive…
Hendrick speaks
Dr. Goliath Davis presided over the September COQEBS meeting, which featured Pinellas…
Art, mental health, and wellness – how you can help support our youth and families right now (OPINION)
By J.A. Jones | Contributor “The devastating impact of youth mental health concerns is…
Garcia’s touch: The transformation of Hollywood High
Lakewood High School celebrated its 60th anniversary with students of yesteryear, current…