Category: Community & Family

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’

A History in Photographs: Jordan Park

It’s 1939. You and your entire family lives in what is essentially a shack with three other families. The roof leaks. There’s cracks in the walls, loose floorboards. You have to walk out the front door and around the back to use the toilet. There’s no electricity. There’s no running water. There’s nowhere else to… Continue reading A History in Photographs: Jordan Park

Celebration and remembrance at St. Petersburg’s MLK Parade

BY MIRANDA BORCHARDT NNB Reporter DOWNTOWN — An estimated crowd of 3,000 people filled the streets of downtown St. Petersburg to take in the 31st annual Drum Major for Justice National Parade celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Monday, Jan. 18. This St. Petersburg tradition is the nation’s longest running Martin Luther King… Continue reading Celebration and remembrance at St. Petersburg’s MLK Parade

‘Champions of Peace’ honored in MLK high school essay contest

BY LAURA MULROONEY NNB Reporter ST. PETERSBURG — The excitement builds as the parents, grandparents, guardians and supporters of this year’s finalists file in for the 35th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. High School Essay Contest Finals held at the Enoch Davis Community Center Thursday, January 14. Tasina Taylor 1st Place Alexandra Givins 2nd Place… Continue reading ‘Champions of Peace’ honored in MLK high school essay contest