Spear staff

On May 25, 1963, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia at the summit of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), the great Kwame Nkrumah declared this day “Africa Freedom Day,” which later became African Liberation Day.

We have come to the conclusion long ago that America does not have the ability nor the intent to see African people free, in this country or any place on Earth.

Gentrification isn’t innocent, it’s deadly.

On June 14, 2019, the campaign committee to elect Eritha Akilé Cainion for District 7 City Council hosted a campaign kick-off barbecue at Wildwood Park to celebrate Cainion’s official qualification.

Local musicians are gaining exposure on south St. Pete’s own WBPU 96.3 FM, also known as “Black Power 96.”

The question of reparations being talked about in the mainstream is not a random occurrence.

When it comes to upgrading the failing sewage infrastructure in St. Petersburg our position is that the big corporations and real estate developers who build in the city of St. Petersburg, must pay an infrastructure tax that will be used to upgrade our sewage system. 

The 8th Annual Uhuru Health Festival & One Africa! One Nation! (OAON) Marketplace on Saturday April 27 was a victory in the struggle for African health, economic development and self-determination! 

My name is Anne Hirsch and I am running for District 5 City Council. I live in Lakewood Estates! I want to weigh in on the issue of the proposed housing development by Boley on 54th Ave S to house people who are dealing with mental health challenges and addiction.