Happy to give thanks
The pandemic is causing people to alter their Thanksgiving plans, but Shirley Caesar…
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Proud of the village
Dozens of fans showed up for the Jersey Mike’s Basketball Classic held at Eckerd…
St. Pete honors veterans
The City of St. Petersburg held its annual Veterans Day celebration on Nov. 11 in…
Ben Shirley Sr. honored with building name
The City of St. Petersburg honored the late Ben Shirley Sr. on Saturday, Nov. 13, when…
Sandra Sims Moody goes home
ST. PETERSBURG — Sandra Sims Moody of St. Petersburg passed away Saturday, Nov. 6,…
Shawn Thomas installed as pastor of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church
Dr. Shawn E.E. Thomas will be installed as the new senior pastor of Galilee Missionary…
Gladys Falana celebrating 104 years of living well
Mrs. Gladys Gaines-Falana recently turned 104, and her 14 living children, 50…
Eddie Maultsby Jr. promoted to station manager at Black Power 96 radio
St. Petersburg music legend Eddie Maultsby Jr was promoted to station manager at Black…
School Board Member recognized for earning honorable distinction
Caprice Edmond is the newest Certified Board Member of the FSBA LARGO — Florida…
Where is the Jordan portrait?
Has anyone seen this portrait of Elder Jordan Sr., one of St. Pete’s founding…
Artist Nick Davis challenges (mis)perceptions of Black life in 16-piece collection
Nick Davis is using his artwork to encourage his community and others that Black is…
USF St. Petersburg alumnus devotes career to chronicling history of local Black communities
Celebrating USF alum Jon Wilson’s storied career as a journalist and author. ST.…
Gulley’s retirement leaves daunting shoes for her replacement to fill, part 2
Isay Gulley joined Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. in 1980, became…
Isay Gulley, towering figure in Clearwater revitalization, honored, part 1
On June 15, after 41 years of service, Isay Gulley retired from Clearwater Neighborhood…
CEGTBA proves there’s strength in numbers
Imam Askia Muhammad Aquil talks about the collective power African Americans possess. BY…
Reese and Wilson receive keys to the city
Gwendolyn Reese and Jon Wilson were presented keys to the city of St. Petersburg for…
Another generation of Atwaters making mouths water
Kiona Boyd, (right), the niece of Eric Atwater and another generation of culinary…
Young Eagle Scout makes history
Antonio “Tony” Hodges Johnson became the first African-American Eagle Scout in Troop…