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Young Black duo ponder escaping their joyless street corner in poetic drama ‘Pass Over’ at Studio@620
Erica Sutherlin directs Antoinette Nwandu’s riveting drama “Pass Over,” playing Feb. 3-13 at Studio@620. Pictured: Tron Montgomery, Joshua Dupree (left), Lance Felton, Tron Montgomery (center), Tron Montgomery, Michael Menszycki (right) By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG - Studio@620 and
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Celebrating Black Business Month 2022: How to find support as a black entrepreneur, or lend your support as an ally
This August marks the 19th anniversary of National Black Business Month, which honors black Americans’ long history of entrepreneurship, as well as black business owners’ contributions to their local communities and the United States economy. The annual observance took root when engineering
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Bob Devin Jones and the Dali explore the life of surrealist Aimé Césaire
Co-curated by the artistic director of Studio@620 Bob Devin Jones, the Dali Museum’s exhibit “Aimé Césaire: Poetry, Surrealism, and Négritude,” is on view until Dec. 5. By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST PETERSBURG - The Dali Museum’s exhibit “Aimé Césaire: Poetry, Surrealism, and Négritude,” on view
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Artist Jennifer Msumba, autistic filmmaker, musician, author, performs at Studio@620 on Aug. 11
Autistic artist Jennifer Msumba will perform at The Studio@620’s Signature Series on Thursday, Aug. 11. The audience will be amazed by the singer/songwriter, author, filmmaker, and vlogger. BY J.A. JONES, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – When Jennifer Msumba performs at The Studio@620’s Signature
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Inaugural Tampa Bay Chalk Festival on the Deuces this Saturday
Tampa Bay Chalk Festival will hit the Deuces this Saturday, May 13, from 9-4 p.m. BY J.A. JONES, Staff Writer On Saturday, May 13, from 9-4 p.m., the sidewalks of 22nd Street between Seventh Avenue and Ninth Avenue South will be transformed into a kaleidoscope of colorful squares as Pinellas
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Early entrepreneur growth program targets Black women in business | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Megan Kirk Black women in business dates back to a time when women were not seen as an economic powerhouse. However,followingin the spirit of trailblazing entrepreneurslikeMadame CJ Walker, oneof the country’s most known self-made millionaires,and Annie Malone, founder of Poro College, a beauty
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Early Entrepreneur Growth Program Targets Black Women in Business    | The Michigan Chronicle
Black women in business dates back to a time when women were not seen as an economic powerhouse. However, following in the spirit of trailblazing entrepreneurs like Madame CJ Walker, one of the country’s most known self-made millionaires, and Annie Malone, founder of Poro College, a beauty and
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Michael B. Jordan Teams With WELL Institute For COVID-19 Rating Tool
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Organization 'The WELL' transform Black women entrepreneurs with $50,000 investment from GM | The Atlanta Voice
Economic strife and the rise in unemployment struck numerous people around the world as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. With people out of work and still needing to provide for their families, many turned to entrepreneurship and starting their businesses, with Black women leading the way. The
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GBTB hosts artist panel and musical guests at Studio@620 tomorrow
The Studio@620 will host the Green Book of Tampa Bay (GBTB) Art Exhibition’s Artist Panel on Saturday, Aug. 28, at 6 p.m. Pictured here is a work of art by Frederick Rootman Woods entitled ‘Babies Having Babies.’ The exhibition will be displayed until Sept. 11. BY J.S. COOPER, contributor
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Seminal arts organization Studio620 announces leadership transition
Erica Sutherlin named incoming artistic director as part of Studio@620's co-founder Bob Devin Jones' planned retirement. ST. PETERSBURG – Studio@620 is pleased to announce the appointment of Erica Sutherlin as incoming artistic executive director. The appointment is part of the planned transition
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Young Black duo ponder escaping their joyless street corner in poetic drama ‘Pass Over’ at Studio@620
Erica Sutherlin directs Antoinette Nwandu’s riveting drama “Pass Over,” playing Feb. 3-13 at Studio@620. Pictured, Tron Montgomery, Joshua Dupree (left), Lance Felton, Tron Montgomery (center), Tron Montgomery, Michael Menszycki (right) By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG - Studio@620 and
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