Eric Atwater retires, looks to continue legacy in new hands
Atwater’s Cafeteria was a mainstay in the African-American community, serving up…
diversity
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…
Funding opportunities for startups and minorities: Now is the time to pursue funding the American Dream
The time has never been better for Black entrepreneurs to take their business from…
‘School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play’ takes on beauty standards at American Stage
Picture it, Ghana, 1986. A new girl comes to town from America to an all-girls school and…
Dr. Christopher Warren takes on new job at Jabil to help foster diversity, equity and inclusion
In January, Dr. Christopher Warren took on the role of the company’s first director…
Miracle Rivera’s Collard Green Devil Eggs at the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival
Miracle Rivera, left, of Osceola High School, accepts her award for winning the 2022 High…
Diversity and inclusion programs expand through support from out-of-state donations and grants
Tom and Bharti Kirchner gave $52,000 to support Call Me MISTER after reading an online…
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…
Jamaica Vybz Grille brings authentic Caribbean cuisine to Clearwater
Lisa McEachron and sons Reece (pictured) and Taver McEachron just opened an authentic…
‘Rebirth the Hood!’
Shaquill and Shaquem Griffin posing with future twin NFL superstars at…
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…
Motivating the youth through music
Corey Thornton is a recording artist and motivational speaker who travels to schools and…
Teaching by faith
“I understand that I am a vessel for Christ because this is the place where he has…
The Woodson launches ‘Invest in Black History’ campaign
Terri Lipsey Scott and The Woodson Campaign Leadership launch the Invest in Black History…
Bank of America awards $1 million to SPC to strengthen Tampa Bay’s workforce pipeline
(Left to right) Deveron Gibbons, Jason Butts, Nathan Stonecipher, Bill Goede, Tonjua…
Arts Business Academy for Creative Artists
Local arts professionals and business leaders will provide training on topics, including…
The 34th annual MLK Dream Big Parade returned
‘As the first parade coming back from the pandemic, it was great to see the folks…
St. Pete Black Pride celebrates Dr. King
On Saturday, Jan. 15, Dr. Michael Benjamin-Robinson presented a talk at the Exchange…