Heritage Association initiates yearlong membership drive with event
Gwendolyn Reese, president of the African American Heritage Association, along with Vice…
Jon Wilson
Legends Ball honors community icons
The Woodson African American Museum of Florida’s Legends Ball was held at the historic…
The African American Heritage Trail moved into the 21st century
Gwendolyn Reese and Jon Wilson, president and vice president of the African American…
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
Elijah Moore came to St. Petersburg in 1912 and, for decades, sold peanuts all over town…
Walking Tour of the Deuces: Emma Hill
The 22nd Street Corridor, also known as St. Pete’s Black Wall Street, was a…
St. Pete’s Hidden History: The men behind the schools
James B. Sanderlin, Douglas Jamerson, Thurgood Marshall and Jonathan Clarkson Gibbs BY…
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…