REPORTING BY KATIE CALLIHAN AND MARLA KORENICH PHOTOS BY KATIE CALLIHAN NNB Reporters MIDTOWN – On Saturday, February 27th, Midtown hosted St. Petersburg’s first Black Arts Festival. This event pulled various vendors from across the world into one vacant, grass lot at the corner of 9th Avenue South and 22nd Street South. The owner of Gallerie… Continue reading Local artists revive the Deuces
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What society can learn from the military about diversity
Diversity in the Military Panel BY LAURA MULROONEY Neighborhood News Bureau ST. PETERSBURG –“After about two weeks you find strength through your diversity,” as former Navy Petty Officer Donald Holly anecdotally recalled his time spent drifting through the depths of the ocean in a submarine. “You learn to identify the things that don’t really matter… then you… Continue reading What society can learn from the military about diversity
Jazz on the wall
Artist work on mural featuring Louis Armstrong on Chief’s Creole Café.
African American Heritage Trail: The Historic Manhattan Casino
The Historic Manhattan Casino comes to life at night with Jazz performances from local Jazz artists following in the footsteps of former greats. Photo courtesy of Tim Arruda Listen to live jazz as you delve into a soulful menu of upscale southern comfort at Sylvia's St. Pete. Experience southern staples and a new twist on… Continue reading African American Heritage Trail: The Historic Manhattan Casino
Jazz band benefit helps musicians make it to New Orleans
BY SARAH MASON NNB Reporter DOWNTOWN — Friends, family, and teachers came together Saturday night at the Museum of Fine Arts to show support for the Lakewood High School Jazz Ensemble and the 54th Ave South Jazz Combo’s Black and Gold Benefit Concert. Special guests John Brown, Belinda Womack, and Butch Thomas also performed with the… Continue reading Jazz band benefit helps musicians make it to New Orleans
Admired African American women come back to life
BY IVELLIAM CEBALLO NNB Reporter MIDTOWN — Two lively women sang a freedom hymn as they walked into a small, open gallery with no seats left empty. Historically important African American women Mary McLeod Bethune and Zora Neale Hurston shared their stories of perseverance during the “Two takes on a Dream” speaker series at the… Continue reading Admired African American women come back to life
Through Our Eyes: Midtown and Beyond 2015
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’
A Walk Through Midtown
BY CARLY ROMANO NNB REPORTER Use this map as your guide to take a walk through historic Midtown of St. Petersburg. The marked destinations highlight thriving places, attractions, and restaurants within the progressing area. Click on each hot spot for pictures and information, including addresses! Note: Zoom in for larger view.
Radio for the people
It is the first time that St. Petersburg, Florida, has a radio station with content specifically directed to its African American community. According to its founders, this radio will help black people to be able to express their concerns, frustrations and to show their talent. Without a doubt, Black Power 96 is an example of… Continue reading Radio for the people