Honoring Black History Month
Together, let’s continue to teach children the rich heritage of Black Americans,…
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Arts Business Academy for Creative Artists
Local arts professionals and business leaders will provide training on topics, including…
Honor student Mykenzi Davis-Cowart nominated for the Congress of Future Medical Leaders
Mykenzi Davis-Cowart, a junior at Boca Ciega High School, is a delegate to the Congress…
St. Petersburg Arts Alliance 8th annual MUSE Awards recognizes six local ‘muses’
ST. PETERSBURG — MUSE is back honoring local artists and celebrating our City of…
Goodwill offering free tax assistance to help workers claim their full refunds
Goodwill’s St. Petersburg Job Connection Center in collaboration with the United Way is…
The Underground Railroad
The subservient Black yard ornaments were used as markers throughout the Underground…
When will we cough again?
We all should just unite in a communal agreement that if you must cough, cough. If your…
Young Black duo ponder escaping their joyless street corner in poetic drama ‘Pass Over’ at Studio@620
Erica Sutherlin directs Antoinette Nwandu’s riveting drama “Pass Over,” playing…
Pinellas County African American History Museum presents ‘Living Legends’ exhibit, ‘Jim Crow Era’ talk
Through March 1, the Pinellas County African American History Museum presents “Living…
Rev. J.C. Pritchett II becomes first Black president of Tiger Bay
In 2021, history was made at The Suncoast Tiger Bay Club when for the first time in its…
Moving Forward: The 36th Annual MLK Leadership Awards
The St. Petersburg Metropolitan Section of the National Council of Negro Women presented…
The 34th annual MLK Dream Big Parade returned
‘As the first parade coming back from the pandemic, it was great to see the folks…
2022 Interfaith Memorial Service: ‘Reaching for Human Excellence’
Though Pinellas County Commissioner Rene Flowers was on hand to deliver her keynote…
St. Pete Black Pride celebrates Dr. King
On Saturday, Jan. 15, Dr. Michael Benjamin-Robinson presented a talk at the Exchange…
Is Pinellas County School System ready for a Black or Hispanic superintendent?
School board members will decide on who the next superintendent will be, and to these…
‘Black in a White World:’ Dr. Constance Wheat Batty shares the story of her extraordinary parents
Dr. Constance Wheat Batty published a book about her extraordinary parents, who, despite…
Faith leaders: Crist record will address community needs and concerns
Congressman Charlie Crist with local pastors on the steps of Mt. Zion Progressive…
Maurice Mickens: The passing of a community icon
Rev. Dr. William Sherman, pastor of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, speaks at the memorial for…