Netflix star headlines the 2022 Collard Green Festival
Chef Gabrielle E. W. Carter will share her knowledge of African diasporic cooking,…
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Eric Atwater retires, looks to continue legacy in new hands
Atwater’s Cafeteria was a mainstay in the African-American community, serving up…
Welch stands strong on St. Pete’s priorities at Tiger Bay’s mayoral forum with Castor
Last month, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and St. Petersburg’s Ken Welch chatted at the…
Crist nominates Florida civil rights leaders Harry T. and Harriette Moore for Presidential Medal of Freedom
Representative Charlie Crist (D-St. Petersburg) sent a letter to President Joe Biden…
Funding opportunities for startups and minorities: Now is the time to pursue funding the American Dream
The time has never been better for Black entrepreneurs to take their business from…
‘School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play’ takes on beauty standards at American Stage
Picture it, Ghana, 1986. A new girl comes to town from America to an all-girls school and…
The Minson Rubin Experience
St. Petersburg College will honor the late historian and archivist Minson Rubin on…
Dr. Christopher Warren takes on new job at Jabil to help foster diversity, equity and inclusion
In January, Dr. Christopher Warren took on the role of the company’s first director…
Miracle Rivera’s Collard Green Devil Eggs at the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival
Miracle Rivera, left, of Osceola High School, accepts her award for winning the 2022 High…
City of St. Pete unveils housing assistance program improvements
The updated policies to the housing assistance programs will help people buy homes,…
Duke Energy continues to power SPC’s lineworker program
The 14-week Electrical Lineworker Program at SPC’s Allstate Center in St.…
Diversity and inclusion programs expand through support from out-of-state donations and grants
Tom and Bharti Kirchner gave $52,000 to support Call Me MISTER after reading an online…
Celebrate Black History Month while patronizing Black businesses
Two local bloggers, left, Kiva Williams (The Fun Foodie Mama) and Karimah Henry (Crafting…
Academy Awards nomination announced live from Thaddeus M. Bullard Academy at Sligh Middle Magnet School
WWE Global Ambassador Titus O’Neil and the Thaddeus M. Bullard Academy at Sligh Middle…
Tragedy hits home
A house fire has upended Pauline Thornhill’s home of more than 40 years. She raised…
Back to basics: You need good food
Proper nutrition, however, entails eating many different foods, monitoring your…
Mayor Welch raises Black History Month flag in history-making ceremony
The first African-American mayor of St. Petersburg, Ken Welch, made history upon raising…
Jamaica Vybz Grille brings authentic Caribbean cuisine to Clearwater
Lisa McEachron and sons Reece (pictured) and Taver McEachron just opened an authentic…