Still time for early voting in the 8/20 Primaries; Power of the Vote Initiative for Pinellas Black Voters
August 20 Primary is right around the corner, with early voting through Sunday, August…
African American Heritage Association of St. Petersburg
Community Conversations tackles book banning
The African American Heritage Association held August’s Community Conversations about…
Heritage Association announces banned books club for children
Gwendolyn Reese and the African American Heritage Association announced the “I Love…
Community Conversations delved into the harm of cultural gentrification
July’s installment of Community Conversations discussed cultural gentrification with…
Heritage Association initiates yearlong membership drive with event
Gwendolyn Reese, president of the African American Heritage Association, along with Vice…
Gas Plant documentary will feature former residents
Recently, Gwendolyn Reese, president of the African American Heritage Association of St.…
‘A Visual History of Civil Rights & Social Change in Pinellas County,’ Part 4
It’s important that we recognize those who came before us with a vision of a…
‘A Visual History of Civil Rights & Social Change in Pinellas County,’ Part 3
Like many other public spaces, Black people were not allowed to sit on St. Pete’s…
‘A Visual History of Civil Rights & Social Change in Pinellas County,’ Part 2
During Jim Crow St. Petersburg, Mercy Hospital was the only hospital that would serve…
‘A Visual History of Civil Rights & Social Change in Pinellas County,’ Part 1
The Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg and the African American Heritage Association…
A day of memories; a day of celebration
Mayor-elect Ken Welch regaled the crowd with stories of growing up in the Gas Plant…
The African American Heritage Trail moved into the 21st century
Gwendolyn Reese and Jon Wilson, president and vice president of the African American…
Gas Plant/Laurel Park Reunion: Making it happen
The Gas Plant and Laurel Park neighborhoods were filled with homes, churches, businesses,…
Preview the digital African American Heritage Trail
On Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m., viewers will be able to tune into Tombolo Books for a…
Ralph Wimbish, Jr. brings heroic stories to St. Petersburg
Next Thursday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m., Ralph Wimbish, son of Dr. Ralph Wimbish and C. Bette…
Reese and Wilson receive keys to the city
Gwendolyn Reese and Jon Wilson were presented keys to the city of St. Petersburg for…
AAHA partners with Tombolo Books for monthly ‘Community Conversations’
Gwendolyn Reese, president of the African American Heritage Association St. Petersburg BY…
Starting Dec. 4, learn to tell St. Pete’s stories with Community Scholars
Gwen Reese, president of the African American Heritage Association of St. Petersburg, is…