Courageous 12: A legacy of equity

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Courageous 12: A legacy of equity

More than 220 attendees gathered at the Center for Health Equity for a historic discussion with Courageous 12 member Leon Jackson, former St. Petersburg Police Chief Goliath Davis and current Police Chief Anthony Holloway. BY FRANK DROUZAS,Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG - The Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg helda reflective discussion with Courageous 12 member […]

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