The Freedom Papers
The Freedom Papers illustrates the Dream Defenders’ vision for a world that serves…
equity
What can we do from crisis to hope: How COVID-19 has critically affected our Black children
Among children who lost a parent to COVID-19, 20 percent were Black children, which means…
Universal childcare is a must!
Quality childcare can cost as much as the rent, making it inaccessible for many…
‘You Belong Here:’ Prioritizing diversity and inclusion at USF’s St. Pete Campus
“Being part of a diverse campus helps students learn to communicate with a variety of…
Zap the reading gap
St. Petersburg Midtown Rotary Club President Paulette Jones and Sing Out and READ…
Impact of structural racism in St. Pete
The Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg hosted an update on the structural racism…
A case for expanded diversity, inclusion, and equity training in PCS
Dr. Lamarr Darnell Shields is “currently working with Transformation Zone educators,…
Crist’s ‘Justice for All’ tackles Florida’s judicial inequities
Crist announces Equal Justice for All policy with Tampa State Attorney Andrew Warren, gun…
Residents call for mayor to declare state of emergency on skyrocketing rents
On Oct. 7, residents attended an in-person and virtual emergency housing meeting to…
A budget reflective of our values
“Our city is underperforming when it comes down to fighting hunger,” said Corey…
Nutrition insecurity triples in south St. Pete
St. Pete’s food desert, located in a predominately Black area, has more than tripled in…
City charter changes will help bring equity to the city
The St. Petersburg City Charter is reviewed by citizens appointed by the eight city…
Woodson Museum hosts town hall on climate resiliency and environmental justice
Mayoral candidate Ken Welch fielded questions from the crowd on environmental justice at…
USF St. Petersburg alumnus devotes career to chronicling history of local Black communities
Celebrating USF alum Jon Wilson’s storied career as a journalist and author. ST.…
Community Voices Matter: Structural Racism Study Town Hall
The City of St. Petersburg enacted 1960’s style policing to control the Black community…
Justice Fellows program
Eight students will be selected to participate in the Racial Justice Fellows pilot…
Mayoral candidates discuss affordable housing
Top left, Ken Welch, Wengay Newton, Darden Rice Bottom left, Robert Blackmon, Pete…
Mayoral candidates to confront St. Pete’s housing crisis
“Zoning is the Answer: Mayoral Candidates Confront St. Pete’s Housing…