Opinion
Lowering the Flag is Just the Beginning of Baker’s Offenses & Sins of Omission
– By Pinellas County School Board Member Rene Flowers On February 1, 2016, Mayor Rick Kriseman did what no other Mayor before him had ever done in the …
Why I Endorse Kriseman and Scruggs in this Tide-Turning Primary Election
– By Pastor G. Gregg Murray, Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church As we wind down to the August 29th primary election, I have seen and heard a lot coming …
Because silence is deadly and inaction = complicity
– By Rev. William Gravely I was about to lay low and say nothing in this city election cycle. My attitude was “let the chips fall where they may.” …
Toward the REAL Story of St. Petersburg’s Black Economy
– By Imam Askia Muhammad Aquil On August 6, 2017, the Tampa Bay Times published a lengthy front-page article under the headline “Poverty keeps stubborn …
Who Really Wants The Black Vote?
– by Keisha Bell Which political party really wants the support and vote of the black community at-large? At some point, black people must step back …
Enough of the Insanity: What We Need is a Little “Crazy” this Election Cycle
– By Cesar Garcia For anyone who knows me, you have heard me say this before: the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over, expecting …
Has the Southside Ever “Won” in a Mayoral Election?
What’s at Stake in this Year’s Divisive Competition – By Pastor Manuel Sykes This year’s mayoral election is critical for the Southside community. …
Awakening Anti-Politics and Social Change: A Millennial Movement Inspires St. Petersburg
– By Sharlene Emmanuel Social media and the internet have changed the way we view our world, our government, our culture, and most importantly ourselves. …
Organize and Mobilize: The Imperative for 2017
– By Bro John Muhammad We have come to the time of a very important event in the history of the Burg, the 2017 municipal election. Many residents …
That Candidate “Look”- Questioning your own Sub-Conscious Bias about Black Candidates
– By Attorney Keisha Bell In determining the most “qualified” candidate, does the “look of leadership” matter to you? Do you …
