Bob Graham: Provided a striking contrast in leadership
‘In the Black community, Graham paid attention beyond the cursory visits to Black…
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Our Stories Matter: Ethel Johnson
Ethel L. Johnson was a wife, mother, entrepreneur and woman of God. She died on May 26,…
Johanna Dennis honored for her service
St. Petersburg City Council Council Chair Deborah Figgs-Sanders presented Johanna Dennis…
Minnie Styles Killen and the Miss Black St. Petersburg Beauty Pageant, part 1
St. Pete’s own Minnie Styles Killen modeled for Bill Blass, Oscar de la Renta and…
A strong finish before returning to activism and advocacy with New Deal 2.0
‘The decision to not run allows me to really give my undivided attention to the…
Roosevelt Swinton gets his roses
Roosevelt Swinton received the Distinguished Citizen Award for his work with the youth on…
Dr. Russell T. Jackson goes home
Celebrate the life of Dr. Russell T. Jackson on Saturday, Jan. 20, at 1 p.m. at Greater…
Dr. Kanika Tomalin comes full circle as the new president and CEO of FHSP
‘I am grateful for your trust in me for this most esteemed assignment and will work…
Izella McCree crowned ‘Queen for the Day’ to celebrate 50 years of service
Oct. 22 marked Izella McCree’s 50th anniversary with the Pinellas County School…
Chief Holloway hosts Tampa’s Fearless Four
Police Chief Anthony Holloway, Fearless Four Officers Rufus Lewis and Clarence Nathan,…
New Deuces Live executive director aims to revitalize 22nd Street corridor
In her new role as the executive director of the Deuces Live, St. Pete native Latorra…
Reunited and it feels so good
Doug and Sabrina Brinson tied the knot on Aug. 12 after knowing each other for more than…
Nikki Gaskin-Capehart blazes a new trail at PCUL
Nikki Gaskin-Capehart is the first woman to lead the Pinellas County Urban League. BY…
St. Petersburg Midtown Rotary celebrates the life of one of its founders with a scholarship
Linda Marcelli presented Maximo Elementary teacher Bobby Coston, Jr. with the Midtown…
St. Pete hires veteran non-profit leader as new chief equity officer
Social justice champion Lenice C. Emanuel joins the Welch administration. Pictured above…
Pinellas County Urban League Appoints Nikki Gaskin-Capehart as new president and CEO
Nikki Gaskin-Capehart has been appointed the Pinellas County Urban League’s new…
The Browns have an everlasting love
On July 15, 2023, Edward and Loveta exchanged vows, promising to love each other through…
Black Veteran shares story of unique, groundbreaking military career
Left, Karen Davis Pritchett, Martha Bellamy and Trudy Beeler, Empath Health Veterans…