Impact of structural racism in St. Pete
The Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg hosted an update on the structural racism…
The end of Reconstruction and its continuing effects
The debate over Reconstruction and the Freedmen’s Bureau was nationwide. This 1866…
The Green Book: The Black Travelers’ Guide through Jim Crow America
The Green Book was originated and published by African-American New York City…
A student’s perspective on anti-Blackness in a PCS school
Kaitlyn McKay-Cohen By Yamira Patterson, St. Petersburg High School student Kaitlyn…
Julius Bradley: Montford Point Marine is finally honored
Julius Bradley’s family was presented with his Congressional Gold Medal and…
Community Conversations celebrates power and contribution of Black women
Gwendolyn Reese, president of the African American Heritage Association of St. Petersburg…
Ocoee Massacre descendant J. Carl Devine calls for reparations
“I appreciate the celebration. I appreciate the commemoration. But let’s not forget…
1877: The end of Reconstruction and the beginning of American apartheid
An 1867 illustration depicting Black people participating in a New Orleans election…
Dr. King’s ‘The Other America’ speech rings true today
Editor’s note: By this point in his life, Dr. King focused on war, racism and poverty.…
Deadline extended: Pinellas high schoolers invited to participate in arts and writing contests
Students’ entry forms must be submitted by Feb. 15, and artwork or essay submission…
A divided house cannot stand
Dear Editor: There is a very volatile climate in America right now. There is even more…
Recollections, reflections, remembrances and racial reconciliation in St. Pete – now is the time
By Jacqueline Hubbard, Esq., ASALH President In the coming weeks, Pinellas County…
Civic groups join together to save the historic Melrose Clubhouse
Civic groups join together to save the historic Melrose Clubhouse, owned by the Pinellas…
AAHA partners with Tombolo Books for monthly ‘Community Conversations’
Gwendolyn Reese, president of the African American Heritage Association St. Petersburg BY…
Black History Month: Let’s revisit the terror of our history
By Attorney Jacqueline Hubbard, President, ASALH Dr. Carter G. Woodson is called the…
Let us remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
By Attorney Jacqueline Hubbard, ASALH President Most of us can remember where we were on…
Racial terrorism in America
By Attorney Jacqueline Hubbard, President, ASALH The word “terror” is…
The color line is still with us
“The problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color line, the…