Pinellas County Urban League has a new president

Following an extensive nationwide search, the Pinellas County Urban League’s board of directors selected a known local commodity to lead the organization into a new era.

Nikki Gaskin-Capehart will serve as the Urban League's new president and CEO. She is the first woman to lead the 46-year-old Pinellas County affiliate that promotes economic empowerment in African-American and underserved communities.

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Senator discusses continued fight for economic inclusion

While Sen. Darryl Rouson has served in the State Legislature for 15 years, much of his presentation at a private event focused on what he overcame to get to that point.

The upscale Sea Salt restaurant in downtown St. Petersburg juxtaposed Rouson’s stories of homelessness, addiction and his continued fight to increase economic inclusion. Wednesday night's event was the latest Florida Economic Club Community Leader Social, and the term-limited senator credited turning his weaknesses into strengths for his success.

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