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Published April 20USF Bulls Dining Across America Returns this Sat. April 25
Tampa Bay, FL – Bulls Dining Across America, continuing its annual initiative to support and uplift Black-owned restaurants across the nation through intentional, collective economic impact. Bulls Dining Across America is a national day of action that encourages USF alumni,…
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Published April 1520th African American Health Forum at Foundation for a Healthy St. Pete on April 18th
Keynote address by Dr. B. Lee Green of Moffitt’s Green Lab, free health screenings, panel discussions, and more. ST. PETERSBURG – The Minority Health Coalition of Pinellas is partnering with the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg and others to improve community health with a…
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Published April 10REALTIST WEEK 2026 IS HERE!
ST. PETERBURG – A week dedicated to service, education, empowerment, and community impact—and we want YOU to be part of it. Join the Pinellas County Association of Realtist (PCAR), the local board of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), for a dynamic lineup of…
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Published February 18Attallah Shabazz, Malcolm X’s daughter, speaks at Eckerd on Feb. 27
By Shae Peters, The Online Current, Eckerd College Attallah Shabazz, daughter of human rights activist Malcolm X, will speak at Eckerd on Feb. 27 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Fox Hall. Invited by the Unity Center, she will speak about the importance of diversity and human rights as a…
Northeast Journal
Published January 26Sunshine City Soiree to Benefit History Museum
The Sunshine City Soiree will benefit the St. Pete Museum of History and its mission to curate and tell the stories of our city. The 2026 social season is a whirl, but queen of the ball may just be the first annual Sunshine City Soiree – a community celebration benefitting the…
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Published December 22City of St. Pete and Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival to host 39th Annual St. Pete MLK Parade
ST. PETERSBURG — The City of St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival Inc. (TBCGF Inc.) are celebrating and honoring the life and legacy of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the 39th Annual St. Pete MLK Parade: “The Power of A Dream” on January 19,…
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Published November 27American Idol’s Jamal Roberts performs Dec 16 for GOW fundraiser with Spirit of Tampa Bay Community Choir
Now, with the holiday season in full swing, the Gathering of Women has partnered with The Spirit of Tampa Bay Community Choir to present a special fundraising concert featuring Jamal Roberts on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Palladium in downtown St. Pete. BY ZERMI JENKINS |…
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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,…
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Published May 012025 Tampa Bay Chalk Festival brings families, artists, and environmentalists to the Deuces
By Xermi Jenkins, Contributor Pinellas Diaspora Arts Project’s 3rd Tampa Bay Chalk Festival will be held on Saturday, May 3, from 9 am to 4 pm on the historic Deuces corridor along 22nd St. from 7th Ave S to 9th Ave S, with the theme “Our Watery Futures.” This year’s festival is…
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Published April 21“Lost in St. Pete” free music & art festival returns this weekend
Dea & Saint are the life and business partners behind “Lost in St. Pete” (LiSP), a free music and art festival they produce with Ian Tuma of Lost Creations, which is returning to the area this Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26. The two multidimensional artists originally…
St Pete Catalyst
Published December 23A deluxe New Year’s Eve at The Club at Treasure Island
Every year, The Club at Treasure Island ‘s New Year’s Eve party is one for the ages. The Dec. 31, 2022 evening begins with your red-carpet arrival, and continues with a three-course dinner created by the Club’s expert chefs: The first course includes a plate of amuse bouche,…