History, Art & Culture Organizations
Pope Francis appoints America's first Black cardinal, Wilton Gregory
Last year, Wilton Gregory made history as Washington, DC's first African-American archbishop.
On Sunday, speaking following his Angelus prayer from St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Pope... Read more
Grandson of St. Pete pioneer Elder Jordan Sr. challenges community to continue the legacy
A statue of St. Petersburg trailblazer Elder Jordan Sr. now stands at the Historic Manhattan Casino, one of the many city landmarks he brought to life.
City and civic leaders unveiled the statue... Read more
How to Become Self Made through the Crisis of Your Life with Nely Galán
Fri, November 6, 2020 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Join us Friday, November 6th, 2020 at 1pm for a unique opportunity to see Nely Galan speak live.
This virtual workshop is presented by The... Read more
The Afro Market Exchange November 29th
Sun, November 29, 2020
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Be Your Best You LLC and Moore Event LLC Presents The Afro Market Exchange.
The Afro Market Exchange is a monthly gathering is for us to... Read more
Holiday Makers Market at "The Factory First Look"
Sat, December 12, 2020 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Holiday Makers Market featuring 40+ of your fave artists & artisans so you can shop local & handmade for your loved ones
We're so... Read more
Girl, Glow Hour: Love the Skin You're In Edition
Fri, November 20, 2020 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday, November 20th, is Girl, GLOW HOUR at My Shade & Texture. We are hosting their monthly Girl, GLOW HOUR. Come out and Enjoy Yourself... Read more
Renowned artist Esther Mahlangu urges Africans to hold on to their traditions
Published November 22, 2020 by The Guardian
Pioneering Ndebele artist fears young people are losing a sense of their roots
One of Africa’s best-known artists has made an... Read more
Pope salutes NBA 'champions' for work on racial justice during Vatican meeting
Published November 23, 2020 by The Guardian
Pope Francis lauded a delegation of NBA players who met him at the Vatican on Monday as “champions” and said he supported their work on... Read more
RACIAL JUSTICE ESSAY & ART CONTEST
The Equal Justice Initiative in partnership with the Pinellas Remembers Community Remembrance Project Coalition is pleased to announce an essay scholarship contest open to 9th – 12th grade... Read more
David Dinkins, New York's first Black mayor, dies at 93
Published November 24, 2020 by CNN
David Norman Dinkins, the genteel first and, to date, only Black mayor of New York City who dedicated much of his public life trying to improve race relations... Read more