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‘Black Barbie: A Documentary’ Acquired By Netflix & Shondaland Following Work-In-Progress SXSW Debut
Netflix and Shondaland have snapped up worldwide rights to Black Barbie: A Documentary, a new film from Lagueria Davis that screened a previous cut, to critical acclaim, at this year’s SXSW F…
Reminder to SECURE your last will and testament!
Kimberly Brown, daughter of late NFL legend Jim Brown, has filed a lawsuit claiming that his will and trust should be voided.
Daughter of Jim Brown Files Lawsuit, Claiming his Will is Invalid.
"Reminder to SECURE your last will and testament!"
Kimberly Brown, daughter of late NFL legend Jim Brown, has filed a lawsuit claiming that his will and trust should be voided.
Black Family Opens Senior Care Center to Combat Elder Abuse
WellNest provides families of the elderly with an asset through their affordable WellNest Pod, an ADU used as a backyard medical suite.
“The Rage Doctor” Chops it Up w/ St. Pete’s Dr. Ladonna Butler
“Why and how “rage” manifests in Black communities, and the differences between rational rage, redemptive rage, and righteous rage, were among the topics covered by Dr. Ladonna Butler in her Power Broker interview of national systems change leader, author, and professor, Dr. Jennifer Mullan. D...
It’s Bigger Than the Fire Department; Black City Employees Are Less Happy & Secure in Their Jobs
St. Pete has a workforce challenge much bigger than beleaguered Fire Chief Jim Large, who was placed on paid leave last week by Mayor Ken Welch, after findings of a recent employee climate survey and fall out from it, painted Large as guilty of sexism, racism, and homophobia. Following the St. Pete....
Why ‘Now’ is Different in City Decision-Making Over Embattled St. Pete Fire Chief
President Esther Eugene of the St. Petersburg NAACP sat down with Power Broker Magazine’s Latorra Bowles to share what she is hearing from workers about incidents of sexism, homophobia and racism within the St. Petersburg Fire Department following an NAACP letter to city officials earlier this wee...
State Tour Continues, From Tampa Bay to Tallahassee and Beyond, for Florida Girls Initiative
Last month, Tampa Bay was the site of the first stop in a statewide tour by the Florida Girls Initiative (FGI) to reach the hundreds of local organizations that work with the population FGI calls “at promise girls” (commonly referred to as “at risk”). The FGI team’s Tampa Bay tour – led ...
Ron DeSantis Suspends Orlando Prosecutor From Office
SunSentinel; Published By Christopher Cann & Jeff Weiner Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced the suspension of Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell, a decision that has been looming over the prosecutor since February, when the governor condemned her office following a deadly shooting s...
Anthony Hamilton In The Bay; Opens Up On His Favorite Artists, Business Plans & What’s Wrong With the Industry
The Power Broker Media Group's Latorra Bowles sits down with soulful artist Anthony Hamilton in Tampa Bay for a one-night-only concert as part of the Kappa Fest 2023 Conclave. Hamilton opened up about his famous role models, current and future business ventures, and why he likes things just a little...
Police Searching For Woman Who Vanished After Reporting Child On Side Of Alabama Interstate
Carlethia Russell, 25, called 911 Thursday night and then a family member to say she saw a young child walking on the side of I-459.
14-Year-Old Who Trekked 6 Miles To His Graduation Was Given An Award Of A Lifetime
Xavier Jones was determined to attend his eighth-grade graduation and was rewarded with a full-ride scholarship to college.
Tina Turner, Resilient Singer Hailed As The ‘Queen of Rock & Roll,’ Dies At 83
Tina Turner, the dynamic rock and soul singer who rose from humble beginnings and overcame a notoriously abusive marriage to become one of the most popular female artists of all time, has died, her family announced in a statement. She was 83.
The American Black Film Festival Drops The Full Lineup Of Movies To Be Showcased
Join thousands of film lovers at this year’s American Black Film Festival, which will showcase diverse talent from all over the country.
The Foundation For A Healthy St. Petersburg Names Dr. Kanika Tomalin As President And Chief Executive Officer. Congratulations Dr. Tomalin 👏🏾🎊
Extensive community input helped shape the selection of a local, seasoned leader. Today the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg (FHSP) announced the appointment of Dr. Kanika Tomalin as its next…
Congratulations To Boca Ciega High School Senior MyKenzi Davis-Cowart 💙💛🎊🎉.
Mykenzi chose North Carolina Central University to attend
Harry Belafonte, Civil Rights Legend And Entertainer, Dies At 96
The Root; Published By: Shanelle Genai The Root is sad to report that actor, EGOT winner, and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte has died at age 96. On Tuesday, a rep for Belafonte confirmed that the legendary singer passed away due to congestive heart failure at his New York home. Born in 1927's...
Taraji P. Henson Provides Mental Health Sessions To HBCUs
Her new partnership with Kate Spade recently kicked off at Alabama State University.
Black Mathematician First To Have Research Displayed In Library Of Congress
Gloria Ford Gilmer is the first Black woman to have her research displayed in the Manuscript Division of the Library of Congress.
Tyler Perry Wants to 'Take As Much As He Can' in BET Sale
The filmmaker confirms his interest in acquiring a majority stake in BET Media Group.
Shameful: ‘Ruby Bridges’ Film Banned From School Because White Parents Feeling Some Kind of Way
The movie had been part of the Pinellas County Black History Month curriculum for years.
Black Actresses Over 40 Who Prove Black Never Cracks
From Regina Hall to Gabrielle Union, Tracee Ellis Ross to Regina King--these women continue to age backwards and we truly aspire!
Can We Please Get Some Black Women Involved In The BET Sale?
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is the latest media mogul reportedly interested in buying a majority stake in BET Media Group.
Why Rihanna Is America's Youngest Self-Made Billionaire, & Kylie Jenner Is Not!
After a controversy in 2020 when Kylie was stripped of her billionaire status, Rihanna was not far behind, ready to properly earn the title.
2023 Jazz In The Gardens Hits "A Sweeter Level," With Epic Lineup of New & Old School R&B, Neo-Soul, Reggae & Gospel Artists #2023
Here's everything you need to know about the best North American music festival in jazz, R&B and soul. Set for March 11 - 12, 2023 in Miami Gardens, FL.
Black Students Receive Racist Drawings At California Elementary School
Black students at an elementary school in California received Black History Month cards with racist messages from their classmates. CNN's Kyung Lah has the details.
“This time I’m leaving and I’m not coming back,” Theresa Jones wrote playfully in the invitation to her “final” retirement celebration. After 38 years with the City of St. Petersburg, Jones makes her third and final exit from the City this Thursday. Her departure leaves shoes that can ne...
FAMU Makes $12.7 Million Housing Acquisition, a Second Recent Buy
Florida A&M University has completed a second large housing acquisition since the school year began. This Wednesday, officials at the university announced FAMU’s purchase of the 116-bed Citivue at Railroad Square for $12.7 million as part of a multi-year push to expand on-campus housing options. T...
A local reporter once wrote that studying black history in St. Petersburg was “like trying to scan a century from the flickering images on a faulty television screen.” The picture is so grainy because so little exists in media and history archives about the city’s fast-growing black community,...
Bethune-Cookman University welcomes home alumni Raymond Woodie Jr., as head football coach.
Bethune-Cookman University has officially hired Raymond Woodie Jr. as its head football coach.
Never give up!" was part of the advice Marquez shared with the Power Broker. Read his story. Congratulations Scantling
Kansas City Chiefs fans all over the globe erupted when Marquez Reshard Valdes-Scantling made a touchdown catch that helped clinch a 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in last Sunday’s AFC Championship. But it was in his parents’ home in St. Petersburg, Florida, where the range of emotions wa...
First Black Woman To Coach In Playoff Game
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Disney closed Splash Mountain due to its alleged racist tropes, with plans to remodel it after "The Princess and the Frog."
Work for Tyler Perry!
Tyler Perry is out here signing them checks to ensure he keeps a happy staff of well-paid workers behind his cinema projects.
The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics will feature 39 sports and 329 events, including breakdancing in two categories.
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