Kaylen Ross

This year's winners include Ashley Reed and Dr. Lara & Memi of The Marriage Pinnacle (Photo: Famous Amos) The local culinary scene in St. Petersburg is buzzing with pride as Ashley Reed, the visionary founder of the popular food truck "The Brunch Munch," has been officially named a winner of the 2026 Famous Amos "Ingredients for Success" (IFS) Entrepreneurs Initiative. This prestigious national recognition places Reed among a select group of trailblazing Black business owners who are showing...

Jude Bruno is the first Black man, Haitian American, and millennial elected as Florida PTA president in the organization's 103-year history. (Photo courtesy of Florida PTA) Jude Bruno is breaking barriers as the new leader of the Florida Parent Teacher Association (PTA). For the first time in its 103-year history, the organization has elected a Black man, a Haitian American, and a millennial as its president. This historic moment happened earlier this month, starting a fresh chapter for child...

Bishop J Drew Sheard (right) is the Presiding bishop of COGIC. (COGIC Facebook) The Church of God in Christ (COGIC) annual Auxiliaries in Ministry (AIM) Convention has officially announced its next destination, with plans set to head to Tampa, Florida, in July 2027. The Bay Area has COGIC congregations that take part in the day. Bishop Anthony W. Gilyard, bishop of the Southwestern Florida Jurisdiction, shares his excitement via Facebook. “Please know that we have grown, and it’s so much more...