Listening to Diverse Voices
Sarasota Magazine is committed to telling the stories of our growing, diverse community.
Listening to Black Voices
Samantha Gholar on the Lack of Black Journalists in Newsrooms and the State of Diversity in Sarasota
Listening to Black Voices
World Series Champ John 'T-Bone' Shelby on His Passion for Baseball and Never Giving Up
Listening to Black Voices
Dale Booker on the Experiences That Shaped Her and the Realities of Living in Florida as a Black Woman
Listening to Black Voices
Spelman College President Dr. Helene Gayle on Higher Education, Affirmative Action and Black Excellence
Listening to Black Voices
The Hon. Charles Williams on the Importance of Patience and Empathy in the Legal System
Listening to Black Voices
Travis Ray on Family, Theater and the Dream That Led Him to Found Dapper Bowtique
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Former MLB Player Jeremy Shelby on Identity, Opportunity and Giving Yourself Grace
Listening to Diverse Voices
City Commissioner and Lawyer Erik Arroyo on His Journey to Success
Listening to Black Voices
Shirley Miller on Sex Education and Civil Rights
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Open Arms Consultants' Souad Dreyfus on the Power and Intimacy of Surrogacy and Egg Donation
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Francina Hollaway on Growing Up in Segregated Florida and Integrating Her Elementary School
Listening to Black Voices
Longtime Educator Dr. Caryl J. Sheffield on the Power of Culturally Sensitive Teaching
Listening to Diverse Voices
Rosa Grillo on Sharing Her Family's History With the Smithsonian
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Comedian Steve White on Relocating to Sarasota and How Humor Has Changed Since His Career Began
Listening to Black Voices
Dr. Janjay Gehndyu on Emotional Intelligence and the Power of Education
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Tomeika Hunter-Koski on Serving in the Army, Education and Her Charitable Work in Africa
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Rev. Larry Green Sr. on the Church's Role in the Black Community and the Hope in Helping Others
Listening to Black Voices
Charlayne Hunter-Gault on Her New Book and 50 Years of Reporting on Black Life
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