The Future of South St. Pete Economic Conference
The April 25 Future of South St. Pete Economic Conference explored innovative economic…
Carl Lavender
Afrofuturism Festival’s panel discussion of Black philanthropy
When people think of philanthropy, most think of a Warren Buffett or a Bill Gates-type…
2023 State of Black St. Pete: Food, shelter, and education
The State of Black St. Petersburg panel discussion featured key leaders and elected…
Gas Plant/Laurel Park Reunion: Making it happen
The Gas Plant and Laurel Park neighborhoods were filled with homes, churches, businesses,…
Artists, educators, health professionals discuss benefits of arts in mental health
Top row left, Carl Lavender, Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, Psychotherapist…
St. Pete Police CALL program a work in progress
SPPD Police Chief Anthony Holloway; SPPD Special Projects Manager Megan McGee,…
Dr. King’s power of perseverance seen through the eyes of the community
In light of the challenges of COVID-19 and our current political climate, The Weekly…
FHSP’s Pinellas Race Leadership Council is underway
L-R, Randy Russell FHSP’s president, Carl Lavender, Jr., chief equity officer of FHSP…
How visible or invisible is the Latinx community?
Carl Lavender, Chief Equity Officer, Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg and Jessica…
Mindfulness: A strategy for health and relaxation during COVID-19
Carl Lavender, chief equity officer for the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg and…
Increasing equity within Pinellas’ Spanish-speaking communities
Carl Lavender, Chief Equity Officer, Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg and Jessica…
Education during COVID-19
Dr. Ricardo Davis, COQEBS president and Delquanda Turner Smith, community engagement…
The 2020 Census: ‘Equity Now’ focuses on its impact on Florida and Pinellas communities
Carl Lavender, chief equity officer of the Foundation for a Healthy St Petersburg,…
Race equity during a season of racial violence and COVID-19
Last month, The Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg’s founding president and CEO,…
Accountability and action during the COVID-19 pandemic
BY Tim Dutton, UNITE Pinellas & Carl R. Lavender, Jr., Foundation for a Healthy St.…
‘Equity Now’ on WTMP highlights recovery in St. Pete’s post-COVID-19 economy
Carl Lavender, chief equity officer at Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, Gypsy…