Continuing the legacy of a community hero
The Pinellas County Urban League the 2022 Equal Opportunity Day Gala on Saturday, Oct.…
Jabaar Edmond uses activism, entrepreneurship, and art to help accelerate change in St. Pete, Part 2
‘I never thought I’d be vice president of my neighborhood association; I…
Jabaar Edmond uses activism, entrepreneurship, and art to help accelerate change in St. Pete, Part 1
Community activist Jabaar Edmond said overcoming the feeling of powerlessness that he…
Black men and voting
Florida Rising hosted a discussion on Black men and voting rights in virtual conversation…
Young Adult Charrette helps promote community health
‘Messages to young adults should focus on this hope, not with a single focus on…
St. Pete reacts to historic election
ST. PETERSBURG – The people have spoken: Ken Welch is the new mayor-elect of the…
Housing is on the ballot in St. Pete Nov. 2
“The foundation of our quality of life in St. Petersburg is housing, and our next mayor…
St. Pete says ‘Yes’ to major equity project; Deuces Rising & Sankofa win Key votes
Moments after the vote, Mayor Rick Kriseman and Deputy Mayor Dr. Kanika Tomalin (center)…
Deuces not left out of the St. Pete renaissance
The Deuces Rising vision comprises a welcoming gateway, affordable housing, new parks,…
Residents call for mayor to declare state of emergency on skyrocketing rents
On Oct. 7, residents attended an in-person and virtual emergency housing meeting to…
Unveiling of design concepts for Sankofa on the Deuces, Oct. 5
Part of the group of 27 from St. Petersburg who toured Durham’s Black Wall Street…
Courageous conversations surrounding mental health in the Black community
BY FRANK DROUZAS, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG — In honor of National Minority…
How St. Pete became the first city in Florida to adopt a CBA Policy
Advocates after the unanimous vote to adopt the CBA Policy, with Deputy Mayor Dr. Kanika…
Emergency Rental Assistance provides information, resources for those facing eviction
The Pinellas Eviction Diversion Program is an initiative of the Community Law Program…
Grassroots groups savor electoral victories
Several grassroots groups organized the “Count on Us” voting rights rally in front of…
TBBMC asks voters to weigh in on upcoming election
By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer TAMPA BAY – This week, the Tampa Bay Black Media Coalition…
Tampa Bay Black Media Coalition hosts voting initiative this Saturday at 4 p.m.
The Tampa Bay Black Media Coalition will host its Voter Awareness Campaign Kickoff on…
A conversation with city officials
Nikki Gaskin-Capehart, director, Urban Affairs, Alan DeLisle, City…