The critical role of education in the history of African Americans, Part l
As a young enslaved boy in Baltimore, Frederick Douglass bartered pieces of bread for…
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Sen. Bill Nelson works to reduce racial health disparities and discrimination
U.S. Senators Bill Nelson and Kamala Harris focus on fighting racial health disparities.…
Want organ damage? Keep eating fast food!
By Dr. Ramona Valentine One of the reasons so many people are overweight and ill in…
Michael Thornton: St. Pete’s Finest
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer RIVERVIEW — Strong family ties helped to…
Greater Mt. Zion AME Church celebrates pastor’s anniversary
Dr. Tonjua Williams, First Lady Andrea Williams, Pastor Clarence Williams and Deveron…
Teaching with heart and passion
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG — It is quite a sight being in…
But then she met him
By Keisha Bell You never know who will help you when you step outside of your comfort…
Learn about proposed Florida constitutional amendments
ST. PETERSBURG – The League of Women Voters are set to host two info sessions. The…
HBCU college fair takes Shorecrest Prep by a storm
L-R (seated), Jayvia Martin, Julianna Wardell, Michael Baffield, Karin McMillian, Natalie…
Amendment 4 high priority this Nov.
Senator Crist held a luncheon for pastors to discuss hot-button issues in the black…
Value your influence
US Senator Bill Nelson is a frequent visitor to FAMU. He is seen here at the School of…
The chiropractor
Dr. Faye Golden specialized in chiropractic rehabilitation, headache management and more…
The Fort Pillow Massacre of black Union troops in 1864
Fort Pillow Massacre as depicted by “Harper’s Weekly,” April 1864. BY JACQUELINE…
Challenging communities to consider adopting or mentoring
Photo courtesy of CSallustio Photography TAMPA BAY — We are experiencing…
What are the health risks of being overweight or obese?
Coronary Heart Disease — As your body mass index rises, so does your risk for…
Conscious medicine and medical cannabis
Dear Editor: On Sept. 9, I attended the 2018 Florida Medical Cannabis Conference in…
Celebrating a grassroots legend
BY DONNA WELCH, Contributor ST. PETERSBURG — For 25 years, Theresa “Momma…
Meet Rhythm the dolphin with tap dance shoes on his tails
DUNEDIN — Kayla Cowart, the Tap Girl of Florida, is creating quite a splash in…