BY LAURA MULROONEY NNB Reporter ST PETERSBURG — Thurgood Marshall is well known for his civil rights activities; however, his jurisprudence style tends to be overlooked. The St. Petersburg chapter of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) held the Speakers for Justice Seminar last Sat., Jan. 23 honoring Justice Thurgood… Continue reading ‘A Lion of the Law’ Justice Thurgood Marshall honored by ASALH, ACLU
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Light at the end of the Sunnel
BY LAURA MULROONEY NNB Reporter ST. PETERSBURG – It was not her passion but Sandra Gadsden played basketball regardless. For her achievements on the court, she was inducted into the South Carolina State Athletic Hall of Fame in 2014. So, why did she play basketball? “It wasn’t inspiration, it was a growth spurt,” Gadsden said.… Continue reading Light at the end of the Sunnel
What society can learn from the military about diversity
African American Heritage Trail: The Historic Manhattan Casino
Flag raised over City Hall commemorates 40 years of Black History Month
BY LAURA MULROONEY NNB Reporter ST. PETERSBURG – History was made February 1 at City Hall. Amid applause, whoops and laughter, Mayor Rick Kriseman raised a flag over City Hall commemorating 40 years of Black History Month. The flag featured the likeness of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, an educator, author and historian who is known as… Continue reading Flag raised over City Hall commemorates 40 years of Black History Month
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Project: ‘King’s Dream Unite’
BY LAURA MULROONEY NNB Reporter ST. PETERSBURG — As part of the nationwide Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, a substantial crowd gathered as a mural by local artist Ya La’ford was unveiled on the north side of the historic Manhattan Casino in Midtown Monday. Titled “King’s Dream Unite,” La’ford and 25 students from… Continue reading Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Project: ‘King’s Dream Unite’