‘A Visual History of Civil Rights & Social Change in Pinellas County,’ Part 4
It’s important that we recognize those who came before us with a vision of a…
Gwendolyn Reese
‘A Visual History of Civil Rights & Social Change in Pinellas County,’ Part 3
Like many other public spaces, Black people were not allowed to sit on St. Pete’s…
‘A Visual History of Civil Rights & Social Change in Pinellas County,’ Part 2
During Jim Crow St. Petersburg, Mercy Hospital was the only hospital that would serve…
St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs tackles systemic racism
This year’s four-day St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs conference discussed…
A day of memories; a day of celebration
Mayor-elect Ken Welch regaled the crowd with stories of growing up in the Gas Plant…
City of St. Pete approves USF and community researchers’ recommendations on how to address systemic racism
The pioneering systemic racism study was commissioned by Mayor Rick Kriseman and Deputy…
The African American Heritage Trail moved into the 21st century
Gwendolyn Reese and Jon Wilson, president and vice president of the African American…
Impact of structural racism in St. Pete
The Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg hosted an update on the structural racism…
Gas Plant/Laurel Park Reunion aims to honor past residents
Former residents of the Gas Plant and Laurel Park neighborhoods and their descendants…
St. Pete says ‘Yes’ to major equity project; Deuces Rising & Sankofa win Key votes
Moments after the vote, Mayor Rick Kriseman and Deputy Mayor Dr. Kanika Tomalin (center)…
‘I will vote accordingly’
“This campaign strategy reeks of desperation, and more importantly, negativity,” said…
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…