From beats to books, Tampa Bay hip hop emcees become authors
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Emerging Leaders
Faith Leaders’ endorsements boost Darling’s momentum in HD 62 Race
ST. PETERSBURG — Momentum continues to build for Kyandra Darling, the St.…
Purses for Purpose, fundraiser for A Mother’s Arms, Inc, Sat. July 26
By J.A. Jones | Contributor Chantala Davis founded the nonprofit A Mother’s Arms (AMA)…
In ‘7000 volts, Living an Electrified Life’ local businessman recounts living beyond electrocution and trauma
By J.A. Jones | Contributor CLEARWATER — LJ Tucker grew up in North Greenwood,…
Packs of Love Foundation shines a light on youth transitioning out of foster care
By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG and TAMPA BAY – St. Petersburg native…
S.T.O.R.Y. 727’s vision for changing St. Pete’s trajectory
By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Gary Gaines, Erinn Green, Eric…
Kymbriell Finch brings water safety and swimming skills to local families
By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETE and TAMPA BAY – While lifeguard instructor and…
S.T.O.R.Y. 727 continues positive impact on St. Pete youth and community
By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – S.T.O.R.Y. (Stringing Together…
Infinite Potential Learning Academy’s long-term strategy to impact south St. Pete
By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – St. Petersburg native Twanna Monroe…
Infinite Potential Learning Academy grows in South St. Pete
By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Twanna Monroe was born and raised in…
3rd Soul Revival Art Festival brings “A World of Wellness” on Jan 25, 26
By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer The Soul Revival Art Festival and Sickle Cell Fundraiser…
“Their Stories, Our Voices” Youth Griot Program application is now open
“If a race has no history, if it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible…
The inaugural Emerging Leaders class graduate
Standing L-R: Micheal Shorter, Ashley Green, Caprice Johnson, Rafael Robinson, Dorian…
Emerging Leader 2019 Fellow – Michael Shorter
Emerging Leader 2019 Fellow – Michael Shorter ST. PETERSBURG — The 2020 Plan,…
Emerging Leader 2019 Fellow – Mhariel Summers
Mhariel Summers ST. PETERSBURG — The 2020 Plan, City of St. Petersburg Department…
Emerging Leader 2019 Fellow – Dajuh Sawyer
ST. PETERSBURG — The 2020 Plan, City of St. Petersburg Department of Urban Affairs…
Emerging Leader 2019 Fellow – Rafáel Robinson
Rafáel Robinson ST. PETERSBURG — The 2020 Plan, City of St. Petersburg Department…
Emerging Leader Fellows & Interns Program spotlights Kristopher McClendon
ST. PETERSBURG — The 2020 Plan, City of St. Petersburg Department of Urban Affairs…