‘We lived it.’ Alumni from St. Petersburg’s first Black high school reflect on desegregation
At the James Weldon Johnson Community Library, Lolita Brown flips to a photo of herself…
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Florida education restrictions spur community ‘teach-ins’ on Black history
Jacqueline Hubbard, right, who heads the St. Petersburg Association for the Study of…
The Future of South St. Pete Economic Conference
The April 25 Future of South St. Pete Economic Conference explored innovative economic…
Commemorating the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education
The Tampa Bay Times and the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg hosted a community…
St. Petersburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority welcomes 50 new members
On April 20, the St. Petersburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority welcomed 50…
2024 Men and Women of Distinction Awards
The Gathering of Women, Inc. held the 2024 Men and Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony…
Everyday Shoppes: The power of the collective
On April 19, Renee Edwards-Perry opened a brick-and-mortar store called Everyday Shoppes…
We have a choice in November: Style versus substance
‘We have a choice in November; the outcome will be the difference between continued…
Equity in Education: The conversation continues
In April, Legacy-56, Inc. held its fifth annual Sankofa Symposium to a multigenerational…
Clearwater Urban Leadership Coalition hosts Young Men’s Leadership Initiative with SAVE Institute
The Clearwater Urban Leadership Coalition (CULC) hosted the SAVE Institute during a…
Jocelyn Bioh’s ‘Nollywood Dreams’ is a date night, ‘culture-lite’ good time
Ghanaian-American writer Jocelyn Bioh’s ‘Nollywood Dreams’ offers a light…
Celebrating 25 years of inspired leadership: Month-long celebration honoring Rev. Louis Murphy, Sr.
Mt. Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church invites the community to celebrate Rev.…
We Are St. Pete: City on the move
On Friday, April 26, Innovare Apartments held a grand opening ceremony in the Innovation…
Bob Graham: Provided a striking contrast in leadership
‘In the Black community, Graham paid attention beyond the cursory visits to Black…
Suncoast Hospice keeps family and COVID patient connected during final days
Sisters Dr. Kim Hickman and Attorney Tobi Blake-West shared their personal experience…
Application period for city’s Social Action Funding Grants opens May 3
Up to $700,000 in funding is available for social services agencies that provide…
Is unregulated cannabis safe? Finding out poses health risks
This commentary is provided by the Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative…
Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment agreement announced
A rendering of the Rays’ proposed new stadium and development project called the…