School vouchers: A parent’s nightmare
Left, Rebecca Forbes-Levy and Sen. Janet Cruz (D) Tampa BY JODI YONDER, Contributor…
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Islamic community begins Ramadan on the steps of City Hall
The City of St. Petersburg ushered in the holy month of Ramadan with a proclamation from…
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. welcomes new members
Marisha Jackson and Molly Brewster Giduz were welcomed as new members of Zeta Gamma Zeta…
The Weekly Challenger presents ‘Live Webinar Series on Community Journalism’
Join us! In partnership with the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, staff writer…
Business Spotlight: Sister Skin Beauty
Owner: Lisa Freeman Years in Business: 9 years Location: Tampa On Green Book: …
Pastors say Senate Bill 90 aims to suppress the Black vote
Members of the Christian Clergy Alliances gave a press conference on the steps of the…
FAST tackles affordable housing, behavioral health and criminal justice
Left, Rev. Robert Ward, Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist and Fr. Tom Anastasia, St. Matthew…
City of St. Pete selects USF researchers to identify, make recommendations to address systemic racism
USF Associate Professor Ruthmae Sears, Ph.D. ST. PETERSBURG — An interdisciplinary…
Askia Muhammad Aquil receives key to the city
Mayor Rick Kriseman presented Askia Muhammad Aquil with the key to the city on March 18…
Recapturing the social identity of the Black church
Outside of a Black church in Little Rock, Ark., 1935 BY REV. PIERRE LOOMIS WILLIAMS,…
New USF Libraries collection focuses on Florida’s African American experience
ST. PETERSBURG — Drawn from previous collections, the African American Experience…
Art auction raises money and support for Woodson Warriors
Since last June and the online auction held last Sunday, more than $200,000 have been…
With Methodist Town in her blood, Jalessa Blackshear is making waves
Jalessa Blackshear said the City of St. Petersburg’s charter dates back to the 1930s…
Lawyer and community leader Lisa Brody appointed to USFSP Advisory Board
Attorney Lisa Brody ST. PETERSBURG — The University of South Florida Board…
Virtual book drive for Children’s Literacy Program starts April 1
TAMPA BAY — For more than 20 years, Goodwill’s BookWorks program has given books…
Straz Center presents ‘Voices of the Community’ virtual gatherings
TAMPA BAY – The Straz presents Voices of the Community virtual town hall meetings on…
Ocoee Massacre descendant J. Carl Devine calls for reparations
“I appreciate the celebration. I appreciate the commemoration. But let’s not forget…
Nikki Gaskin-Capehart named one of Florida’s most influential Black Women
Nikki Gaskin-Capehart, director of Urban Affairs for the City of St. Petersburg, was…