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Published May 14Kindred Spirits: Photographers Edward Curtis and E. G. Barnhill
The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art recently held an exhibit celebrating the work of acclaimed photographer and ethnologist Edward S. Curtis. Best known for his monumental early 20th-century publication of the North American Indian , Curtis took photos of indigenous…
Published April 30OPINION: Let’s cross every line they redraw
By Geveryl Robinson | Contributor Anger. That’s what I felt when I heard about the Supreme Court’s 6–3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais: a decision that, in plain terms, weakens one of the last protections under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and opens the door for states to…
Florida Council of 100 accelerator program coming to Tampa
“It’s a great opportunity for the region to benefit from the innovation that startups around the country are implementing as part of their platforms.”
Published April 27Tea service practitioner, artist “Demetasphere” shares self-care experience during 4th Chalk Fest, May 2 on the Deuces
BY J.A. JONES | Contributor ST. PETERSBURG — Tea rituals have been practiced as an art form to encourage community connectedness and relaxation worldwide, with roots linked to ancient Chinese Gong Fu traditions. But the tea service, tea party, and/or tea ceremony is a global act…
Published April 24OPINION: Hollowing Out the Neighborhood: Who owns the vacant houses in Campbell Park?
by Linsey Grove, St. Petersburg City Council District 6 Candidate, Contributor I have been going door-to-door in Campbell Park over the past seven months and have noticed something strange: numerous vacant homes that are neither for sale nor for rent. In fact, according to one…
Published April 23Celebrating Woodson’s Warriors: A Legacy of Leadership and Excellence
Featured image: The Woodson Warriors scholarship program celebrated community and camaraderie at December’s Holiday Mid-Term Luncheon. Although the Woodson African American Museum of Florida is temporarily closed as renovations continue – doors are expected to reopen later this…
Published April 23John Lodwick: St. Pete’s City Publicity Genius
Featured image: Lodwick created publicity stunts like the “Purity League,” which had Mayor Frank Pulver measuring the length of ladies bathing attire to assure it complied with a (fictitious) city ordinance, image c 1922. Courtesy of St. Petersburg Museum of History Babe Ruth is…
Published April 23Return to the Square: Williams Park’s Next Chapter
Featured image: For generations, Williams Park has served as St. Petersburg’s original city square. Image via Florida Memory. On a recent Saturday during Localtopia, Williams Park didn’t feel like an afterthought. It felt like a destination. Families filled the walkways. Food…
ARK Big Ideas Summit returns to St. Petersburg
Attendees will get to learn about new innovations and network with other community members.
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,…
Published April 15Will Pinellas County Schools ever get it right?
‘The Pinellas County School District’s position on the implementation of the Bridging the Gap Plan without oversight of the court settlement agreement is untenable, and their argument that the plan is limited to 10 years is self-made,’ said Dr. Ricardo Davis, former president,…
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…