The African American Heritage Trail moved into the 21st century
Gwendolyn Reese and Jon Wilson, president and vice president of the African American…
Jon Wilson
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.…
Reese and Wilson receive keys to the city
Gwendolyn Reese and Jon Wilson were presented keys to the city of St. Petersburg for…
African American Heritage Association seeking sponsorships
BY JON WILSON, Columnist ST. PETERSBURG — The festival celebrating the new African…
Who built St. Pete?
BY JON WILSON, Columnist From 1888 on, African Americans played huge roles in building…
The life and legacy of Elder Jordan
BY HOLLY KESTENIS, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Residents old and new of long standing…
Al Downing: The Ambassador of Jazz
BY JON WILSON, Columnist Jazz master Alvin Joseph Downing, widely known for his music and…
Paul Barco goes home
BY JON WILSON, Columnist The community has lost a treasure trove of history and wisdom…
Jordan Park over the years
BY JON WILSON, Columnist Many old-timers in the community, and some not so old, recall…
The Original Mr. I Got ‘Em
A regular vendor at downtown’s Saturday Morning Market, Brady Johnson is the familiar…
St. Pete’s Hidden History: St. Petersburg 50 years ago
Black people were not allowed in downtown St. Petersburg except to go to work. Dr. Ralph…