Direct File in Florida: Sending too many kids, mostly black, to adult jails
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Chrishonna Daniels: The girl boss
Chrishonna Daniels opened her nail salon weeks after graduating from Pinellas Technical…
It’s never too late to dream
“I love people, I love God, and I love to cook.” ST. PETERSBURG — Wanda…
‘Queen & Slim’ depicts black love/joy between a rock and a hard place
“Oooh…well, if it ain’t the Black Bonnie and Clyde.” – Uncle Earl (Bokeem…
Cane self-defense program for senior citizens now at the Sunshine Center
ST. PETERSBURG — Many seniors feel they are easy targets for crime, especially if…
St. Pete’s Mara Brody wins prestigious Rangel Fellowship
DAYTONA BEACH — Last month, St. Petersburg native Mara Brody was awarded a 2020…
‘The Grasshopper and the Ant’ and Other Stories at the MFA features crawly creatures as art
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Building Unity Golf Tournament
BY ALLEN A. BUCHANAN & BISHOP-ELECT DR. ROBERT HARRISON ST. PETERSBURG — Police…
Get empowered about your healthcare
BY LASHANTE KEYS, Empath Health Community Partnership Specialist Dr. Martin Luther King…
Her work continues
After escaping enslavement, Harriet Tubman made some 13 missions to rescue approximately…
Local Florida Rights Restoration Coalition helping returned citizens to vote
BY J.A. JONES, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG — On Monday, Nov. 11, the Florida…
Cherish Williams is cooking up a career at PTC
Cherish Williams seen here manning the omelette bar on the St. Petersburg campus of…
Open letter to Senator Darryl Rouson
Dr. Goliath J. Davis Senator Rouson, as you know, I have supported your election…
Sundown towns
Black people were not allowed in downtown St. Petersburg except to go to work. Dr. Ralph…
Community Family Fun Night 2019 lights up Buccaneer Football Field
BY J.A. JONES, Staff Writer CLEARWATER – Last month, face painting, line dancing,…
Mapping the stars is women’s work in American Stage’s ‘Silent Sky’
Photo courtesy of @JoeyClayStudio By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – A few…
Poynter Institute Bowtie Ball featured heavy hitters
Photo courtesy of Simply Blue Studios. Keith Woods, vice president of newsroom training…
NCNW Thanksgiving basket giveaway services 250 families
ST. PETERSBURG — This is the season when communities pull together to service the…