Voting is public health: how to cast your ballot in Pinellas County
With Election Day approaching on Tuesday, November 5, your vote plays a vital role in shaping our community. From healthcare to education and public safety, the decisions made in this […]
St. Pete’s annual “Lit Fest” is an outdoor family-friendly book fair
Get ready for a literary celebration at the St. Pete Reads! Lit Fest, happening on Saturday, November 2 at the Woodson African American Museum (2240 9th Ave S). Click here […]
Art as activism: the Pinellas Diaspora Arts Project and AfroFlorida Media Collective
Established in June 2021, the Pinellas Diaspora Arts Project (PDAP) was born from powerful discussions at the Healing While Black conference, where members of the BIPOC arts community united to build connections […]
Pulitzer Prize finalist Linda Villarosa’s powerful talk on racism and health comes to St. Pete
New York Times Magazine writer and Pulitzer Prize finalist Linda Villarosa will explore the devastating link between health and racism in America during an event hosted by the Foundation for […]
Akua Imports: bringing the heart of Ghana to St. Pete and beyond
On December 28th, 2021, Jennifer “Akua” Howard-Black embarked on her second journey to Ghana with her daughter, who had just graduated college. What began as a celebration quickly became something […]
Walking through history: St. Pete’s African American Heritage Trail
The African American Heritage Trail covers more than a dozen city blocks in St. Pete and features 19 historical markers. It brings to life the stories of a thriving community, […]