Read these “freedom books” in 2022
A strong interest in books on race and racism increased after the murder of George Floyd.…
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Honoring the past and present work of HBCU students who are leading the fight to obtain civil rights
HBCUs opened in churches across the nation in the late 1800s to educate newly freed Black…
The Freedom Papers
The Freedom Papers illustrates the Dream Defenders’ vision for a world that serves…
Transformative justice as a way around police abuse
Transformative justice is a political framework and approach for responding to violence,…
A day of memories; a day of celebration
Mayor-elect Ken Welch regaled the crowd with stories of growing up in the Gas Plant…
Stephanie Owens named deputy mayor and chief of policy
ST. PETERSBURG — Mayor-elect Ken Welch announced several key people who will serve…
The start and future of Cultured Books
At last month’s Social Venture Partners Tampa Bay Fast Pitch competition, Lorielle J.…
Community activist turned candidate seeks to bring new energy and diversity to Clearwater City Council
‘I think it’s time for a younger demographic who care about the community to serve,…
The Crumbley legacy: Our children’s keepers through basketball
The Crumbley men use the basketball court as the vehicle to help youth see their worth,…
St. Petersburg College and partners leading the charge to address nursing shortages
‘A nursing shortage affects all of us. We recognize that it is imperative to the…
Gifted Hands Custom Sewing and Alterations
Seamstress Lalanda Little, the owner of Gifted Hands Custom Sewing and Alterations, is so…
White rage hindering Black progress
The first African Americans to serve in Congress were Republicans elected during the…
Coming home to Cooperstown
Born John W. Jackson, Bud Fowler was a pioneer in every sense of the word. Not only the…
Finding Hope for the Holidays
To help her clients cope with the loss of a loved one during the holidays, Megan Bruno,…
Al Downing Jazz 50th anniversary celebration with Danny Bacher
Award-winning singer, saxophonist, songwriter, and entertainer, Danny Bacher, headlines…
Kappa League students and Kappas spend time at Metropolitan Ministries
The Tampa Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi and their young mentor group, the Kappa…
International Santa Claus
There are many versions of Santa Claus worldwide, such as in Germany when St. Nicholas…
Believe Black women the first time: Justice for Heaven and Ava
Alachua County cameras show a jailer escorting a pregnant Erica Thompson on Aug. 9. She…