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…
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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…
Up from slavery: Martha Bellamy shares her grandfather’s story
Ninety-one-year-old Martha Bellamy recalls living and learning from her grandfather, who…
The truth is told in ‘Black History 365’
BY GAYLE ANDREWS, Contributor Complaints about the lack of Black history in America’s…
St. Pete Police CALL program a work in progress
SPPD Police Chief Anthony Holloway; SPPD Special Projects Manager Megan McGee,…
Community elders express hope, trust in the COVID-19 vaccine
African American Heritage Association President Gwendolyn Reese BY NICOLE SLAUGHTER…
Four years and counting on a gas station diet
Tangerine Plaza has set without a grocery store since Feb. 2017, creating a massive food…
Empath Health is Supporting Local Veterans
Trudy Beeler, Empath Health Veterans Community Partner Specialist By Karen…
Leadership and Excellence Part of Collegiate High Curriculum
PINELLAS COUNTY — There are many high school options in Pinellas County, but only…
Pinellas Technical College inks new recruits
PINELLAS COUNTY — Together with other leading schools from around the nation,…
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…
‘Color Riot!’ at MFA reveals Navajo weavers’ ability to create beauty after tragedy
‘Color Riot! How Color Changed Navajo Textiles’ features more than 80 woven rugs,…
SPC student finds her purpose in the struggle
Tanya Glover-Carter ST. PETERSBURG — Tanya Glover-Carter, 46, came to Florida in…
St. Pete celebrates Black History Month
Mayor Rick Kriseman speaking at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum Black…