The Black Male Vote: The Pivotal Voter Bloc Poised to Shape America’s Future
By Jabaar Edmond|Contributor In today’s sharply divided political landscape, where…
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After Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Tampa Bay residents voice concern over climate impact
By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer TAMPA BAY – Nonprofit leader Bridgette Heller said she…
The Future of South St. Pete Economic Conference
The April 25 Future of South St. Pete Economic Conference explored innovative economic…
Girl power will lead PCUL into the future!
PCUL’s new President and CEO, Nikki Gaskin-Capehart, said they are switching the…
Fifth annual Tampa Bay Black Arts and Film Festival now through Sunday
The inaugural Nick Davis Visual Artists of the Year Award will be presented at this…
REIMAGINE, exhibition of artists impacted by the criminal legal system, opens today at WADA
By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – The liberating force of creativity is on…
Jabaar Edmond uses activism, entrepreneurship, and art to help accelerate change in St. Pete, Part 2
‘I never thought I’d be vice president of my neighborhood association; I…
Jabaar Edmond uses activism, entrepreneurship, and art to help accelerate change in St. Pete, Part 1
Community activist Jabaar Edmond said overcoming the feeling of powerlessness that he…
Black men and voting
Florida Rising hosted a discussion on Black men and voting rights in virtual conversation…
BSBC launches SummerCuts in Camps and Dad’s Treasure Chest initiatives
Barbershop Book Club SummerCuts Workshops and Dad’s Treasure Chest Initiative could…
99 Jams celebrates sixth year, recognizes community leaders at Manhattan Casino on April 2
Tomorrow, 99 Jams will celebrate its 6th anniversary and the community is invited to come…
Dissecting the Structural Racism Study
Last month’s Community Conversations welcomed members of the Structural Racism Study…
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…
Young Adult Charrette helps promote community health
‘Messages to young adults should focus on this hope, not with a single focus on…
Impact of structural racism in St. Pete
The Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg hosted an update on the structural racism…
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)…
City charter changes will help bring equity to the city
The St. Petersburg City Charter is reviewed by citizens appointed by the eight city…
Urban Collective re-invigorates 22 South Food Hall
The Urban Collective team has stepped into the role of managing partners of the storied…