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Housing Authority in 1997 to help revitalize Jordan Park public housing. The museum building was previously used as the Jordan Park administrative offices. The St. Petersburg leadership Class of 2008 transformed a lot behind the museum into the garden space for special events.
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African Americans in the St. Petersburg community and throughout the African Diaspora will be the central focus of programming at the Museum. The Museum serves to preserve this rich history for present and future generations of St. Petersburg residents
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walks, and festivals. The "Chatting with the Chief" events were launched in 2014 by the newly appointed Chief of Police, Anthony
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