Ms. Odom, owner of Sula Too publishing company, is located, in the Ersula’s History Shop, at 1421 Tampa Park Plaza Street, Tampa Street, Florida 33605, contact number 813.200.8878. Please, call first due to demands outside of the business location. Ms. Odom conducts history tours: readings, and sales of artifacts, books, and print-rich materials from the past. Please, stop by. The post Fire and Ice: The story of Ersula Odom, trailblazing black business owner of Sula Too appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM ..read more

The Elite Factory is a gym generally for anyone and specifically for athletes who want to be disciplined and skilled while pursuing a professional career in high school, college, or professional sports industries. The Elite Factory has trained many youths their parents, and young adults through strength and agility training sessions that prepare individuals to win whether it’s MLB, football,  or basketball.  The competitive edge is the entire gym is equipped with the highest quality of equipment that does not damage the body while training or getting in shape. The Elite Factory trai ..read more

Bill DeYoung is a St. Pete native preserving the history of the city through stories of its recent past. He shared his stories on WMNF WaveMakers with Janet & Tom. DeYoung, who got his journalism start at 17 as a copy boy for the St. Petersburg Times, is Senior Writer and Editor at the St. Pete Catalyst. He has collected his work for the Catalyst about St. Pete history through three volumes called Vintage St. Pete. Before moving back to St. Pete, DeYoung worked for the Gainesville Sun as a music and entertainment writer and editor before writing his best-know book,  Skyway: The True ..read more

Civil Disobedience against Injustice including the right to use public beaches and pools were a forgotten feature of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and ’60s. During the Civil Rights era Black doctors often led the civil disobedience action called the Wade-in. St. Augustine, FL was one flashpoint in which a white hotel manager dumped acid in the pool to punish Black people who were protesting the racist policy. Also, watching events in Russia as civil disobedience grows following the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The post Beach Wade-in Civil Disobedience appeared first on ..read more

Host Patró Mabíli sheds light on Community Speaks. The 1948 order desegregating the U.S. armed forces started a momentum of desegregation culminating in the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Also, hope for compensation justice for the victims of two notorious schools for boys in Florida. Commemoration of Black History Month and progress under threat in these times. Community Speaks Truth at WMNF Community Radio The post Desegregation launched a Political Revolution appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM ..read more

Ms. Peters is in a very important position to assist small Black Businesses to have all of their documents in order to apply for a small business loan from non-traditional or traditional financial institutions.  We will discuss the origination of BBIF and the capital available for small Black business loans. The post Episode 20: Interview with Tarneisha Peters, Director of BBIF small business loan institution appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM ..read more

For the St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club and its members, 2023 marks not only the countdown to the club’s centennial anniversary but also its second time hosting the International Shuffleboard Association World Championships in the past decade. The world’s oldest and largest shuffleboard club hosts the Shuffleboard World Championships while gearing up for Friday’s festivities that also celebrate their centennial anniversary. For many international players like Pam Hill and Jonathan Schnapp, this tournament is just as much about reconnecting with old friends and fostering an inviting community ..read more

Mr. Alexander, 3rd, CEO of AlexanderGoshen a construction business received an award for emerging excellence in the construction industry.  AlexanderGoshen is ten years old and has attracted significant contracts speaks to the young entrepreneur and his ambition.  The interview is for educational purposes and hopefully, the public will learn something that would better their lives. The post Interview with Mr. Miles Alexander, 3rd, owner and operator of AlexanderGoshen – Entrepreneur in construction appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM ..read more

https://wmnf.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/The_Scoop_230919.mp3Rays stadium The Rays are going to make a major announcement today regarding a deal to build a new stadium in downtown St. Petersburg with contributions from the team, the city of St. Petersburg, and Pinellas County. Stuart Sternberg, Rays’ principal owner, is “highly optimistic” of a deal being reached by the end of the year.   Florida House speaker A ceremony was held in the House for Miami Republican Representative Daniel Perez who has been designated as the 2024-2026 legislative term Florida House Speaker. &n ..read more

If your business needs resources; loans, networking, and collaboration with other businesses you should be there at the CEO Experience events.  CEO Experience event has keynote speakers from the business community local and state. The post Episode 20: Drew Ware owner of CEO Experience/The Ultimate Networking for Entrepreneurs’ Events appeared first on WMNF ..read more