ONYX Magazine kicked off Women’s History Month by recognizing 18 of the most powerful Black women in Florida. The honorees have made significant strides as professionals, impacted positive change as community leaders and served as mentors to others who aspired to follow in their path. This annual event shows merely a snapshot of the true power Black women have.
St. Pete’s own Nikki Gaskin-Capehart, director of Urban Affairs for the City of St. Petersburg, was honored as one of ONYX Magazine’s2021 Women on the Move. The March 5 event was a virtual celebration of Florida’s most influential and impactful Black women.
Gaskin-Capehart is a daughter of the Sunshine City, where she lives with her family. Mayor Rick Kriseman appointed her to serve as the director of Urban Affairs for the City of St. Petersburg. She is a change agent leading the city’s plans on behalf of the mayor in the urban core.
