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Published June 25Community members ask: Why?
“St. Petersburg’s Black Community is all too familiar with the struggle for justice in all aspects of life, including the garbage strike, school integration, the achievement gap, baseball, restrictive covenants, segregated swimming facilities, and other segregationist policies…
Published June 24Wanted and needed: Caring grandparents
Foster Grandparent volunteers are role models and friends to children with exceptional needs. For children who are struggling in school, at-risk, neglected, or abused, the support of a foster grandparent can help build confidence and stability. | FHSP GOLIATH J. DAVIS, III, Ph.D.…
A new icon rises: Waldorf Astoria Residences redefines luxury living
Partner Stories, like this one, are promotional pieces sponsored by local businesses and organizations. Follow this link to learn more about writing your own Partner Story. In a city known for its evolving arts scene, coastal beauty and walkable downtown, a new landmark is about…
Published June 06Packs of Love Foundation shines a light on youth transitioning out of foster care
By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG and TAMPA BAY – St. Petersburg native Sapheria Emani Samuels is the force behind Packs of Love Foundation, Inc. (POL), a nonprofit she founded in 2022. She formed the nonprofit in response to witnessing the struggles faced by displaced…
Published June 06WADA to Host Event in Support of Pinellas Job Corps
Event to Feature Student Voices, Community Leaders, and Musical Performances by Job Corps Students St. Petersburg, FL – The Warehouse Arts District Association (WADA) will host a community event on Tuesday, June 10 at 6:00 PM at the ArtsXchange Stage in support of the students,…
Published June 02OP-ED: SAVE JOB CORPS!! (Local students speak out)
In any given year, Pinellas County Job Corps supports an average of between 250 to 350 students, with an average of 150 faculty members, including teachers, administrative staff members, facility maintenance, and cafeteria workers. Last week’s immediate and alarming closing of…
Published June 02FAT HAM at American Stage: ghetto hilarious barbecue explores coming out — with a nod to Shakespeare
Written by J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – The Pulitzer Prize-winning play FAT HAM, written by James Ijames and directed by Raymond O. Caldwell, brings a comedic, unexpected, no-holds-barred take on family dysfunction to American Stage. A loose take on Shakespeare’s…
Published May 28Black Voters Are Not Pawns: Why the Fight Over Florida’s District 16 Matters to Us All
Black Voters Are Not Pawns: Why the Fight Over Florida’s District 16 Matters to Us All (Op-Ed) By Geveryl Robinson, Contributor Let’s be clear: what’s happening with Florida Senate District 16 is not just about geography; it’s about power. And once again, Black voters are the…
Published May 28IBD advocate Stephanie A. Wynn leads education efforts on digestive disease
IBD advocate Stephanie A. Wynn leads education efforts during Digestive Disease Awareness Month Tampa Bay, FL – Following the successful release of her book Navigating Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Six-Week Blueprint for Better Gut Health, Stephanie A. Wynn continues her mission…
Published May 21New sci-fi from Tampa Bay author William Ricker in THE RESHIFT PULSERS SAGA
By Zermi Jenkins, Contributor TAMPA BAY – Millennial creative writer William Ricker was born and raised in Tampa, Florida — with a passion for storytelling that resonates across generations. A University of South Florida grad with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and…
Published May 15Partnership and Progress
DR. KANIKA TOMALIN | President and CEO of the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg Spring is often a time of rebirth and new opportunities. At the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, last month was no exception to that rule. We started April, which is National Minority…
Published May 13S.T.O.R.Y. 727’s vision for changing St. Pete’s trajectory
By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Gary Gaines, Erinn Green, Eric Jackson, and Stevmoney Medaries founded S.T.O.R.Y. 727 in 2021. The acronym stands for Stringing Together Obviously Remarkable Youth; and for four years the organization has focused on healing St. Pete…