How should the community respond to the Stop WOKE Act?
Gwendolyn Reese, president of the AAHA, Bridgette Heller, founder and CEO of the Shirley…
equity
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…
Mayor Welch releases affordable housing study results
The comprehensive affordable housing study was completed by a team of students from the…
Trulieve and Florida Justice Center partner to bring free legal services to underserved communities
Trulieve, Florida’s first medical cannabis company, joins forces with legal aid…
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…
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…
SPC economic equity and inclusion initiatives align with mayor’s priorities
On Tuesday, Jan. 11, Mayor Ken Welch introduced priorities for his administration, and…