St. Pete celebrates Black History Month
Mayor Rick Kriseman speaking at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum Black…
Courageous 12
Ya La’ford chosen for Courageous 12 memorial
“The sculpture also reflects an on-going dialogue relative to what it means to…
Kudos to Kriseman and the Edge Central Development Group
By Goliath J. Davis, III, Ph.D., Contributor ST. PETERSBURG — The recent press…
Tale of two murals
In 1966, Joe Waller, now known as Omali Yeshitela marched into City Hall along with…
Respect, accountability and integrity
Goliath J. Davis, III, Ph.D. BY Goliath J. Davis, III, Ph.D., Contributor ST. PETERSBURG…
A cowardly plaque for the Courageous 12
Freddie Lee Crawford From the family of Freddie Crawford ST. PETERSBURG — Heroes…
City honors the Courageous 12 with plaque at new police building
BY ROGER CLENDENING, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – The City of St. Petersburg, a…
Open letter to the mayor and city council
Douglas Land I had the opportunity to attend the recent city council, as well as Public…
Open letter to city council
Dear Chairman Gerdes and Councilmembers: The National Christian League of Councils…
Opening reception of local Civil Rights Movement exhibition
Panelist Fred Hearns, Gwendolyn Reese and Victoria Oldham discussed the Civil Rights…
Promise made — promise broken
BY GOLIATH J. DAVIS, III, PH.D., Contributor ST. PETERSBURG — In 1965, 12…
Freddie Crawford: Celebrating a life well-lived
Hundreds joined the Crawford family in mourning the loss of Freddie Crawford, who helped…
‘Courageous 12’ Freddie Crawford Funeral set for June 1
Freddie Crawford and 11 black police officers sued the City of St. Petersburg for…
The Courageous 12 less than honored
After Sunday’s community ceremony honoring Freddie Crawford and Leon Jackson, I left…
‘Courageous 12’ honored on 50th anniversary of lawsuit
BY HOLLY KESTENIS Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – It’s been 50 years since the…