‘I will vote accordingly’
“This campaign strategy reeks of desperation, and more importantly, negativity,” said…
Gwendolyn Reese
The African American Heritage Trail goes digital thanks to community partnerships
Thanks to a nearly $60,000 grant from the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg and a…
The Green Book: The Black Travelers’ Guide through Jim Crow America
The Green Book was originated and published by African-American New York City…
Community Conversations celebrates Black businesses with GBTB
Local griot Gwendolyn Reese will join Green Book of Tampa Bay for an upcoming anniversary…
Community Conversations celebrates power and contribution of Black women
Gwendolyn Reese, president of the African American Heritage Association of St. Petersburg…
Desegregating pioneers of Pinellas County Schools
Gwendolyn Reese, president African American Heritage Association St. Petersburg BY FRANK…
Civic groups join together to save the historic Melrose Clubhouse
Civic groups join together to save the historic Melrose Clubhouse, owned by the Pinellas…
History immortalized: City of St. Pete unveils bronze statue of Elder Jordan Sr.
Commissioned by the City of St. Petersburg, former slave turned entrepreneur and city…
AAHA partners with Tombolo Books for monthly ‘Community Conversations’
Gwendolyn Reese, president of the African American Heritage Association St. Petersburg BY…
Reopening the doors of the church
Before inviting congregants back, faith leaders should set up a reopening and recovery…
I AM Eugene H. McLin
By Gwendolyn Reese Eugene H. McLin was city recreational director, football coach,…
I AM: Midwives
Mary E. Brown By Gwendolyn Reese The word midwife comes from the Old English words mid,…
Health Equity Center sponsors powerful speakers during Black History Month
Rev. J.C. Pritchett, Legacy Week host and State Attorney Aramis Ayala for the Ninth…
I AM: Joseph E. Savage
Joseph E. Savage spearheaded the 1968 garbage strike in St. Pete. By Gwendolyn Reese…
The 2020 Plan to create history trove on Commerce Park
Gwendolyn Reese is a founder of The 2020 Plan vision and current president of The African…
St. Petersburg Black History Preservation Drive on Nov. 9 at Carter G. Woodson
By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – With plans for the redevelopment of…
Opening reception of local Civil Rights Movement exhibition
Panelist Fred Hearns, Gwendolyn Reese and Victoria Oldham discussed the Civil Rights…
I AM: Commemorating 150 years of black history in Pinellas County
John Donaldson aboard an ox cart in 1885. By Gwendolyn Reese I haven’t forgotten part 2…