BY YURI ROSS
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What’s Past is Prologue
Since Dr. Gregory B. Padgett was eight years old, he knew he wanted to be a college professor. “Some people say, ‘This is what I do’ but for me, this is what I am,” said Padgett. Growing up in the 1950s and experiencing first hand civil rights laws taking effect, it gave him motivation to… Continue reading What’s Past is Prologue
Family Day Celebration draws a crowd to the Deuces
REPORTING BY ANNA STEBBINS, VIDEO BY JADE ISAACS, AND PHOTOS BY LAURA MULROONEY NNB Reporters This story was originally published by The Weekly Challenger at: http://theweeklychallenger.com/family-day-celebration-draws-a-crowd-to-the-deuces/ ST. PETERSBURG – The renaissance of the 22nd Street corridor, also known as the Deuces, continues to build up steam. At its prime, big names such as Louie Armstrong, Duke… Continue reading Family Day Celebration draws a crowd to the Deuces
Local artists revive the Deuces
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
Centerpiece of Midtown loses its limelight
BY JASON SAAB NNB Reporter [Edited by Katie Callihan] MIDTOWN – The Manhattan Casino opened its doors in 1927 and was the centerpiece of Midtown St. Petersburg. It was founded by Elder Jordan, a Midtown community member and local entrepreneur. His ultimate goal for the casino was to create a space for the Midtown community… Continue reading Centerpiece of Midtown loses its limelight
‘A Lion of the Law’ Justice Thurgood Marshall honored by ASALH, ACLU
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
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
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African American Heritage Trail: Mercy Hospital’s past is linked to Johnnie Ruth Clarke Health Center’s present
BY YURI ROSS, TATIANA CUBAS, AND DAVID STONER NNB Reporters MIDTOWN — Mercy Hospital was the only facility that provided medical care to St. Petersburg’s African-American residents. It operated between 1923 and 1961. This had its advantages as compassionate professionals dedicated the best possible care to their community. Johnnie Ruth Clarke Health Center maintains the historic… Continue reading African American Heritage Trail: Mercy Hospital’s past is linked to Johnnie Ruth Clarke Health Center’s present
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