Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg and Bayfront Health 2023 grant application to close Oct. 6
‘We are so excited to continue investing in the excellent work being done to improve…
equity
Courageous 12: A legacy of equity
More than 220 attendees gathered at the Center for Health Equity for a historic…
City to hire chief equity officer
The City of St. Petersburg is looking to hire a chief equity officer to support the…
2023 State of Black St. Pete: Food, shelter, and education
The State of Black St. Petersburg panel discussion featured key leaders and elected…
Mayor Welch discusses the city’s economic equity strategies with CEGTBA
Mayor Welch discusses the city’s economic equity strategies with CEGTBA BY FRANK…
How should the community respond to the Stop WOKE Act?
Gwendolyn Reese, president of the AAHA, Bridgette Heller, founder and CEO of the Shirley…
Unlocking our fifth freedom
It took until the 21st century and an act of Congress for fundamental human rights and…
Event highlights St. Pete Black cemeteries were erased, not ‘lost’
Thursday, Nov. 3, Dr. Antoinette Jackson and her team presented their findings on the…
Continuing the legacy of a community hero
The Pinellas County Urban League the 2022 Equal Opportunity Day Gala on Saturday, Oct.…
Welch’s first 100 days
Mayor Ken Welch updated St. Pete on his accomplishments in his first 100 days in office…
Major downtown institutions come together to address race equity and institutional needs
St. Anthony’s Hospital, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, and Bayfront…
It‘s not just hair: Why the CROWN Act is critical
The CROWN Act is an acronym that stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World…
Economist Heather McGhee considers the ‘zero-sum paradigm’ of American racism
Economist and author Heather McGhee draws on a wealth of economic data to show how…
Community Conversations identify top areas of concern for St. Pete residents
‘One of my pillars of governance is staying in touch with everyone who lives,…
City of St. Petersburg seeks Community Benefits Advisory Committee members
In 2021, the city council approved the Community Benefits Agreement program as a…
Corporations make historic commitments to black-owned brands and businesses
The recent focus on racial inequalities has awakened a reflective review of many…
St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs tackles systemic racism
This year’s four-day St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs conference discussed…
An interview with an equity leader
Meet Shauné Ferguson, a recruiter in talent acquisition for Pinellas County Schools. She…