I AM: Fred G. Minnis, Sr.
Fred G. Minnis Sr. is often called the grandfather of African-American lawyers in…
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I AM: Rosa Jackson
Rosa Jackson served Thanksgiving dinners for 23 years to anyone who was hungry until…
I AM: John ‘Geech’ Black
John Black opened Geech’s in the 1930s and sold it in 1973. By Gwendolyn Reese John…
I AM: Bishop John L. Copeland
John L.Copeland was a pastor at Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church for about 23 years and…
I AM: John Hopkins Sr.
Mr. John Hopkins Sr. seen here receiving one of his many awards. By Gwendolyn Reese…
I AM: Emanuel M.W. Stewart
During Emanuel M. W. Stewart’s tenure at Gibbs High School, the school received its…
I AM: Louise Graham
Louise Graham founded the Florence Nightingale Circle in 1952 to help developmentally…
I AM: Norman E. Jones Sr.
Norman Jones Sr. was a photographer, publicist, journalist, entrepreneur, and political…
I AM: Sidney Harden Sr.
Sidney Harden Sr.’s grocery store was a mainstay in the Black Community for…
I AM: Marie Yopp
Marie Yopp became the first Black registered nurse at the Pinellas County Health…
I AM: Alvin J. ‘Al’ Downing
Famed Tuskegee Airmen, Alvin J. “Al” Downing, was an influential jazz musician,…
Walking Tour of the Deuces: Emma Hill
The 22nd Street Corridor, also known as St. Pete’s Black Wall Street, was a…
Theresa Jones: Community first
ST. PETERSBURG — Theresa D. Jones has a reputation for being community-minded. She…
David Welch goes home
David Tyrone Welch, scion of a pioneer St. Petersburg family, former city council member,…
Vyrle Davis: Champion of education dies
Davis had an affection for his students that earned him widespread respect. ST.…
Flagmon Welch: St. Pete’s Black pioneer
Patriarch of the Welch family, Flagmon Welch had a powerful work ethic. Pictured are his…