I AM: Rosa Jackson
Rosa Jackson served Thanksgiving dinners for 23 years to anyone who was hungry until…
Gwendolyn Reese
Memorable Moments: “NAACP launches drive for 5,000 new members”
By Gwendolyn Reese The headline “NAACP launches drive for 5,000 new members” appeared…
2018 Legacy Week: Beautiful and Strong
L-R back row: Gwendolyn Reese, Karen Davis-Pritchett, Lounell Britt, Dr. Tonjua Williams…
Memorable moments in African-American history
By Gwendolyn Reese During the process of researching the community ancestors you’ve…
I AM: John ‘Geech’ Black
John Black opened Geech’s in the 1930s and sold it in 1973. By Gwendolyn Reese…
I AM: John Hopkins Sr.
Mr. John Hopkins Sr. seen here receiving one of his many awards. By Gwendolyn Reese…
I AM: Emanuel M.W. Stewart
During Emanuel M. W. Stewart’s tenure at Gibbs High School, the school received its…
I AM: Sidney Harden Sr.
Sidney Harden Sr.’s grocery store was a mainstay in the Black Community for…
Who owns your heritage?
BY RAVEN JOY SHONEL, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – What does former slave Elder…
‘Veterans of Color’ film screening Nov. 5 at Johnson Community Library
ST. PETERSBURG – The James Weldon Johnson Community Library, 1059 18th Ave. S,…
African American Heritage Association seeking sponsorships
BY JON WILSON, Columnist ST. PETERSBURG — The festival celebrating the new African…
The life and legacy of Elder Jordan
BY HOLLY KESTENIS, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Residents old and new of long standing…
The gathering of elders: Telling their stories luncheon
On Jan. 21, the MLK Day of Service, the African American Heritage Association invited…