Phyllis Wheatley Rise to Read Campaign
The Phillis Wheatley Rise to Read Campaign is a deliberate, coordinated community…
COVID, masks, ‘The Miracle,’ and bogus diplomas
‘The Pinellas School District continues to enact public policy that adversely impacts…
Open letter from former Mayor Baker
Former State Representative Wengay Newton and former Mayor Rick Baker Dear Fellow St.…
Community Journalism: Your paper needs you
Dr. Goliath Davis and Nicole Slaughter Graham presented the first of four virtual…
The Weekly Challenger presents ‘Live Webinar Series on Community Journalism’
Join us! In partnership with the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, staff writer…
Community Conversations celebrates power and contribution of Black women
Gwendolyn Reese, president of the African American Heritage Association of St. Petersburg…
With Methodist Town in her blood, Jalessa Blackshear is making waves
Jalessa Blackshear said the City of St. Petersburg’s charter dates back to the 1930s…
Eta Rho Chapter celebrates its annual 58th Achievement Week program
Essay contest winner Kendrick Gordon BY TOM PACKER, Contributor ST. PETERSBURG – The…
Scruggs resigns NAACP to run for county commission
ST. PETERSBURG – Today, June 11, Maria L. Scruggs will end her service to the St.…
I am because we are…the collective impact
Nikita J. Reed says goodbye to Pinellas County Schools By Nikita J. Reed, Contributor…
Remembering the legacy of Ms. Yvonne
Yvonne Clemons Reed-Clayton’s legacy lives on through the community she cared for.…
Freddie Crawford: Celebrating a life well-lived
Hundreds joined the Crawford family in mourning the loss of Freddie Crawford, who helped…
The Weekly Challenger celebrates completion of digital archives
USF’s Dr. Martin Tadlock and Lyn Johnson By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer PETERSBURG…
I AM: The Donaldsons
The Donaldsons operated a concession stand on South Mole, a former all-black beach now…
I AM: Atwater’s Cafeteria
Atwater’s Cafeteria was a mainstay in the African-American community, and Eric Atwater…
Greater Mt. Zion’s Black History Celebration
BY RAVEN JOY SHONEL, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Cross & Anvil Human Services…
Honoring the legacy of Cleveland Johnson, Jr.
BY RAVEN JOY SHONEL, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Fifty years of local…
Just Vote!
BY GOLIATH J. DAVIS, III, PH.D, Contributor ST. PETERSBURG – Nov. 7 is quickly…