Sykes celebrates 29 years of service to God
Bishop Manuel L. Sykes will celebrate 29 years of service at Bethel Community Baptist…
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Dacia Jackson “Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity” — Oprah…
Nikole Hannah-Jones helps raise funds for Woodson Warriors
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and creator of the ‘1619 Project’ Nikole…
In ‘Little Satchmo,’ a Sarasota resident shares her story as the secret daughter of Louis Armstrong
Sharon Preston-Folta, daughter of Louis Armstrong, said the jazz icon couldn’t…
A grave situation: Part one
Lincoln Cemetery has notable residents buried in it, including Chester James Sr., a key…
‘Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill’ gives a close-up of Billie Holiday’s vocal power and tragedy
The Ebony Repertory Theatre production of ‘Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill’…
Mayor Welch begins Ramadan with a city proclamation
Students from Arqam’s Academy and members of the Islamic community joined Mayor Ken…
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas: What an embarrassment
‘Clarence Thomas’ voting record seems to be one of retaliation against Democrats,…
Sign up for Summer Bridge
Face-to-face Summer Bridge programs will be offered again this summer and are designed to…
Social Action Funding Grant applications sought
Applicant organizations applying to the Social Action Funding Grant Program must be…
City accepting Arts & Culture Grant applications through June 10
To be eligible for the City of St. Petersburg’s Arts and Culture Grants, a…
Economist Heather McGhee considers the ‘zero-sum paradigm’ of American racism
Economist and author Heather McGhee draws on a wealth of economic data to show how…
Rev. Dr. Shawn Thomas: Gone much too soon
The community continues to mourn the loss of Rev. Dr. Shawn Thomas, who drowned March 18…
Linda Jones continues the fight against domestic violence
Linda Jones turned her best-selling book ‘I Hate My Life: A Teenager’s…
Crist bill expands scholarships for Sickle Cell research
Crist dominates the Democratic gubernatorial race and is the only candidate in either…
Scruggs receives community service award
Maria L. Scruggs received the Literacy Festival Community Service Award from the Friends…
Goodwill collecting for ‘Cereal for Summer’ food drive
April 1 through May 6, Goodwill is asking for donations of cereal, breakfast bars, or…
Jehovah’s Witnesses increase as virtual meetings, ministry, conventions keep congregants active and safe
As the pandemic continues, the number of Jehovah’s Witnesses grew three percent in the…