History, Art & Culture Organizations
She Came to Slay: Tubman biography looks beyond Underground Railroad
November 9, 2019 - From Theguardian
Harriet Tubman is one of the best-known women in US history, but most people know little of her life beyond what they learned in a history textbook.
Now,... Read more
2019 FRRC Bus Tour - St. Petersburg
Monday at 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Last year we spent three weeks on the road campaigning for Amendment 4. This year, FRRC’s 2019 Amendment 4 bus tour will focus on breaking down barriers for... Read more
St. Pete alters approach to Commerce Park development
November 9, 2019 - From StPeteCatalyst
St. Petersburg officials now are working with two groups interested in development in Commerce Park, an economically challenged area of south St.... Read more
The Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center Seeks Education Coordinator
Education Coordinator
Department: Discovery Center
Reports to: Discovery Center, Executive Director
Location: St. Petersburg Pier and Office
FLSA... Read more
Black Doctors Say Pandemic Reveals Enduring Racial Inequity Medicine Alone Cannot Fix
Dr. William Strudwick was finishing a shift at Washington, D.C.'s Howard University Hospital when his wife, Maria, texted. Their 19-year old son, Cole, wanted to join a protest five days afterthe... Read more
BREAKING: Congressman Bobby Rush calls for break up of Comcast after threats to civil rights
November 10, 2019 - From Thegrio
blasted Comcast on Friday, calling for the breakup of the major cable conglomerate for “attempting to undo the Civil Rights Act of 1866.”
Rep. Rush,... Read more
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Founders Day Banquet
Sat Dec 7 2019, 07:06pm - Sat Dec 7 2019, 09:00pm
Please join the Gamma Zeta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha as we celebrate 114 years of Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love for All... Read more
NCNW 2019 Uncommon Height Gala
Wed, November 20, 2019 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), Inc. announces the presentation of our highest award at the Uncommon Height Awards Gala, in honor... Read more
National Day Of Empowerment: Making Sense of the Census
November 21, 2019 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
In lieu of this months' 4th Thursday Network, we're hosting a National Day of Empowerment event called "Making Sense of the Census" to raise awareness.... Read more
Stay Woke: NYU Law professor breaks down the urgency of Byron Allen’s Supreme Court case against Comcast
November 12, 2019 - From TheGrio
As the historic Supreme Court case between Byron Allen against the Comcast Corporation and Charter Communications swiftly approaches, many are racking their... Read more