I am the dream!
Maximo Elementary School prepared a dramatic Black History Month program for their…
Black History Month
St. Pete’s Black history preserved
St. Petersburg College honored the late historian and archivist Minson Rubin last…
A difference maker: Henry L. Ashwood Sr.
‘Henry ‘Hank’ Ashwood Sr., the man I affectionately gave the moniker “Pappa…
Annie Dabbs protects the Rose Cemetery and Tarpon’s Black history
Annie Dabbs works with a small group of volunteers to try and maintain Rose Cemetery…
Pinellas African American Heritage Celebration Feb. 26
The Pinellas African American Heritage Celebration is a one-day festival at the Florida…
Crist nominates Florida civil rights leaders Harry T. and Harriette Moore for Presidential Medal of Freedom
Representative Charlie Crist (D-St. Petersburg) sent a letter to President Joe Biden…
Celebrate Black History Month while patronizing Black businesses
Two local bloggers, left, Kiva Williams (The Fun Foodie Mama) and Karimah Henry (Crafting…
Mayor Welch raises Black History Month flag in history-making ceremony
The first African-American mayor of St. Petersburg, Ken Welch, made history upon raising…
Celebrating the legacy of Black business owners and the African-American entrepreneurial experience
Because healthy Black-owned businesses could be a critical step towards closing the…
The Woodson launches ‘Invest in Black History’ campaign
Terri Lipsey Scott and The Woodson Campaign Leadership launch the Invest in Black History…
Honoring Black History Month
Together, let’s continue to teach children the rich heritage of Black Americans,…
The Underground Railroad
The subservient Black yard ornaments were used as markers throughout the Underground…
NCNW showcase the Black Pearls for Black History Month
ST. PETERSBURG – The St. Petersburg Metropolitan Section of the National Council of…
St. Pete Youth Farm’s workday proves importance of HB13 Urban Agricultural Bill
Hundreds of residents, city leaders and stakeholders came to the St. Pete Youth Farm’s…
The truth is told in ‘Black History 365’
BY GAYLE ANDREWS, Contributor Complaints about the lack of Black history in America’s…
City unveils new name for main library in honor of President Barack Obama
City officials unveiled the President Barack Obama Main Library sign on Feb. 26. RAVEN…
Congregation honors oldest living member for Black History Month
Mattie Lou Bennett, 97, still plays the piano at her church. ST. PETERSBURG – Pastor…
Celebrating the arts and culture of St. Pete’s Black community
Terri Lipsey Scott, executive director of the Carter G. Woodson African American Museum,…