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…
Black History Month
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,…
Bob Devin Jones receives key to the city
Bob Devin Jones was presented with the key to the city on Feb. 18. BY RAVEN JOY…
City council celebrates Black history in St. Pete
Councilwoman Deborah Figgs-Sanders honored C. Bette Wimbish and Ernest Fillyau at the…
Benches, Beaches & Boycotts—the Civil Rights Movement in Tampa Bay
Black people were only allowed in downtown St. Petersburg except to go to work. Dr. Ralph…
The Black coaches of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Harold Goodwin, assistant head coach and running game coordinator; Keith Armstrong,…
St. Pete celebrates Black History Month
Mayor Rick Kriseman speaking at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum Black…