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[NNB-USFSP @nnb_usfsp]

All right, this is it. This is my last post for NNB. If you are interested in community journalism, investigative reporting, science communication, environmental law, freedom of the press and systemic justice, you can follow me @bhmotta.

[Emily Wunderlich @EmilyWunderlich]

A few weeks and thousands of words later, this might be one of my favorite stories. I can only hope to be as radiant and resilient as "Nine Lives Bette" is at her age. https://t.co/Rc8YxfJuYJ

[Langston Taylor @langstonitaylor]

"Nearly half of Black workers in Pinellas are employed in health, education or service industries."

So here's the result.

White people should know that when you choose to go out and interact with workers more than you have to, you make it more likely for Black people to die.

[Langston Taylor @langstonitaylor]

Pinellas County, one of Florida's most racially segregated, has one of the state's worst disparities in COVID-19 cases between Black and white people.

This is a good, thoughtful story from @IanJHodgson.

https://t.co/2QLEkEsLWN

[Weekly Challenger @WklyChllnger]

In-person or #online #learning? From class set-up to free #masks, here's what #schoolreopening will look like come Aug. 24. #education #backtoschool #COVID19 https://t.co/uUR0kTWIgG

[Weekly Challenger @WklyChllnger]

#Race and #equity: The impact on Florida & Pinellas communities - https://t.co/NmXQM3WYqC

[Weekly Challenger @WklyChllnger]

Calling for #change - Young activist weigh in on St. Pete’s race issues https://t.co/KuNlBITLCk #race #BlackinAmerica #racism @HealthyStPete

[Luis Santana @LuisSantana]

Personally, I feel good about my level of exposure and think I'll be fine. Just to be safe I'm gonna lay low, get tested, and keep washing my hands and wearing my mask. https://t.co/bA1GaH3K2F

[Langston Taylor @langstonitaylor]

See how many cases and deaths there are where you live. https://t.co/5qDfiWoIzv

[Langston Taylor @langstonitaylor]

Florida deaths are breaking our graph.

[Weekly Challenger @WklyChllnger]

#Business Spotlight: Headquartered in St. Petersburg, @BabcockHealth is an @American_Heart training center that annually certifies 85,000+ #healthcare professionals in Basic and Advanced Life Support continuing education. Check them out! 🔗▶️https://t.co/lT8T6fE4gD

[Weekly Challenger @WklyChllnger]

The no-cost testing site is available now through Saturday, Aug. 1 from 9-5 p.m. at Pinellas Community Church,5501 31st St. Residents call for an appointment at (833) NYS-4-FLA.➡️ https://t.co/SgUj7FTYfV

[Kathryn Varn @kathrynvarn]

Remember last week's viral @RaysBaseball tweet about #BreonnaTaylor?

In a private conversation with the Rays president, @SheriffPinellas said the tweet was uncalled for & that he'd reevaluate whether his deputies will work with the team going forward. https://t.co/2RYcDmDNab

[Weekly Challenger @WklyChllnger]

Nurse and Edmond battle for your #vote for Pinellas County School Board, District 7 https://t.co/yqdHjl8Qoe #PinellasSchools #education

[Weekly Challenger @WklyChllnger]

Civil rights attorney Michele Rayner and disabilities trainer Michael Oliver, two of the four candidates running for Florida House District 70, vie for your vote. #vote
➡️https://t.co/f6BPPM6q9v

[Weekly Challenger @WklyChllnger]

Join the PCUL this Friday in Jordan Park from 11-12 p.m. for a day of community building. They will distribute free lunches, books, and masks to youth 18 and under and free Safe & Healthy Home Kits for parents. 1245 Jordan Park St. S

[Weekly Challenger @WklyChllnger]

Florida Education Association sues DeSantis to stop ‘reckless’ order to open schools https://t.co/7dMCFlMDnj #COVID19 #education #politics

[NNB-USFSP @nnb_usfsp]

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[Weekly Challenger @WklyChllnger]

With the Aug. 18 Primary Election approaching, Pinellas Co. Commission District 7 candidates ask for your #vote. https://t.co/k2FZFP1h1u