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Some ‘Splaining to do re St. Pete’s Black Vote 2020; 10 Facts that Say Dems Unprepared for the Next Big Election
-By Gypsy C. Gallardo African Americans in Pinellas County turned in their highest vote count ever in the 2020 Presidential Election, contributing mightily to …
The Mis-Use of Black Images, “Writing” Wrongs and the Power of the Pen
Dear Brothers and Sisters, We are living in a time where issues of social justice, inequity and systemic racism are the subject of many conversations, …
Black-Led Organizations At Work in Pinellas County (Please Help Grow this List)
– By Gypsy C. Gallardo, CEO, The 2020 Plan & One Community Plan The wave of national protests following the murder of George Floyd has led to a …
One Community Launches Second Microgrant Program for St. Petersburg Businesses
-By Gypsy Gallardo for the One Community Business Network The One Community Plan team at Pinellas County Urban League launched its second microgrant program …
Helping St. Pete Businesses Meet COVID Critical Supply Shortages
-By Gypsy C. Gallardo for the One Community Business Network When disasters erupt, African American entrepreneurs are typically a small factor in the …
Clear as Mud; New Race Data on Florida COVID Cases Leave Us Clueless About Impact to Black & Brown People
– Gypsy C. Gallardo for Power Broker Media Group At the urging of black lawmakers and activists across the state, the Florida Department of Health has …
3 Reasons for the Hype re COVID Shutdowns of Hair Businesses in South St. Petersburg
-Gypsy C. Gallardo for One Community Business Network Last Thursday, St. Petersburg NAACP President Maria Scruggs issued an email to 40+ community leaders …
New Mapping Tool Gives 1st Glimpse into the Racial Make-Up of COVID Victims in Florida
-Gypsy C. Gallardo for Power Broker Media Group St. Petersburg is one of the most racially segregated large cities in Florida, and because of that, the new …
DeSantis’ Social Distancing Policy; Here’s What Church Pews Can Look Like This Sunday
-Gypsy C. Gallardo for Power Broker Media Group Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spawned mass confusion this Wednesday about whether the physical “doors of the …
The Truth About Florida’s Predicted Death Toll from COVID & Why DeSantis’ Executive Order May Prolong Our Pain
-Gypsy C. Gallardo for Power Broker Media Group I’ve seen social media memes and posts that show widespread misunderstanding about the White House …
