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St Pete Catalyst
Published June 27Five ways to give back and get involved in your community
Channel your energy into giving back to the community.
St Pete Catalyst
Published June 20Five ways to give back and get involved in your community
Channel your energy into giving back to the community.
St Pete Catalyst
Published June 19Community gathers for healing and hope
The third annual Six Thirteen Community Block Party brought families, advocates and local organizations together Saturday to address youth mental health while honoring the memory of Keshawn Fuller.
St Pete Catalyst
Published June 13Five ways to give back and get involved in your community
Channel your energy into giving back to the community.
Weekly Challenger
Published June 09Powerful Young Adults, Inc. holds Job Fair in Clearwater this Friday
The nonprofit Powerful Young Adults, Inc, will hold its 2026 Career Expo & Job Fair this Friday, June 12, from 1 pm to 4 pm at the North Greenwood Library, 905 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755. PYA’s executive director, Katrina George, shared that the goal of…
Northeast Journal
Published April 23Celebrating Woodson’s Warriors: A Legacy of Leadership and Excellence
Although the Woodson African American Museum of Florida is temporarily closed as renovations continue – doors are expected to reopen later this spring – the museum’s mission has not faltered. “Through exhibitions, educational programming, community engagement and scholarship…
Weekly Challenger
Published March 31Celebrating Women’s Leadership: First Ladies in African American History, Winnie Foster Lifetime Achievement Awards Luncheon
All photos courtesy of The Woodson African American Museum of Florida. ST. PETERSBURG – In honor of Women’s History Month, The Woodson African American Museum of Florida hosted its 12th annual First Ladies in African American History and Winnie Foster Lifetime Achievement Awards…
Weekly Challenger
Published March 16Woodson Museum serves up culture, community & celebration through February events
ST. PETERSBURG — The Woodson African American Museum of Floridahas kept its promise of community-centered programming with a slate of engaging events that celebrate local culture, history, and creative expression. Healthy Cooking & Community Connections In partnership with…
Weekly Challenger
Published January 16The Woodson Launches 2026 With Purpose-Driven Programming Across St. Petersburg
As the new year begins, so does another season of exceptional programming at The Woodson African American Museum of Florida. While the museum is temporarily displaced during renovations, its mission and vision remain firmly rooted in community engagement, education, and cultural…
Weekly Challenger
Published January 04Woodson Museum welcomes 2026 with purpose, progress, and preservation
St. Petersburg, FL — The Woodson African American Museum of Florida welcomes 2026 with open arms and renewed resolve as we continue our path forward with conviction, purpose, and intentionality, steadfast in our commitment to preserve, present, celebrate, and educate African…
Weekly Challenger
Published December 30Cold night shelters in St. Petersburg activated tonight
ST. PETERSBURG — Cold night shelters are open Tuesday, Dec. 30, at multiple locations across St. Pete. The Homeless Leadership Alliance has coordinated with local shelters to ensure that individuals in need have a warm and safe place to sleep. Shelters are activated when the…
Weekly Challenger
Published December 24Local Kwanzaa celebrations and scheduled events
Cultural Performances, Black-Owned Vendors, and Local Business History Highlighting Cooperative Economics ST. PETERSBURG — On Monday, December 29, 2025, community members are invited to gather for a Kwanzaa Day 4 (Ujamaa – Cooperative Economics) Celebration from 6:00–8:00 PM at…