Service is my Super Power!
Nikki is a lifelong student absorbing the wisdom of several mentors while actively coaching others. Always willing to learn and improve her emotional intelligence to better serve and encourage.
Her Passion
St. Pete's Finest - The Weekly Challenger
Mentoring has a tremendous effect on young people, and many of the mentored grow up and continue the tradition of helping a child. St. Petersburg native Nikki Capehart is one of those people. She has held some high-profiled jobs such as Deputy District Director for Congresswoman Kathy Castor or Director of Communications and External Affairs for the Pinellas County Urban League, but the title she is most proud of is mentor. Read More...
Local community leaders honored for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
In the spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr., a group of community leaders in Pinellas County started this year off by being recognized for their work – and they’ve been encouraged to keep it up.The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners announced that they gave a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day proclamation award to two organizations at their first meeting of the year this month. Read More..
Sister Circle gathers to bless new SPC President Dr. Tonjua Williams
Just one day after the board of St. Petersburg College (SPC) anointed her the seventh president of St. Petersburg College, Dr. Tonjua Williams was welcomed into an intimate celebration with a dozen and a half women who’d been her quiet prayer warriors for months, ever since Dr. Bill Law announced his resignation from the post in November of last year.
NFBPA honors local African American public administrators
The Tampa Bay Chapter of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) paid tribute to several members of the community for their commitment to public service during a recognition ceremony held at the police department’s new headquarters.
Girls Incorporated to Honor Kathleen Peters, and Nikki Capehart
Girls Incorporated of Pinellas will honor Pinellas County Commissioner, Kathleen Peters, and Director of Urban Affairs for the City of St. Petersburg, Nikki Capehart, at their signature fundraiser, the 2019 Champion Spotlight Gala on March 29 at The Club at Treasure Island. Read More
Nikki Gaskin-Capehart : Green and Golden
Appointed by the Mayor, Nikki Gaskin-Capehart currentlyserves as the City of St. Petersburg’s Director of Urban Affairs.
Bay Magazine - March 2016
Bridging the ‘Downtown-Southside Divide’: OneCommunity, Localtopia Partner for Diversity
The annual Localtopia Festival is billed as St. Pete’s largest “Community Celebration of All Things Local.” Indeed, the seven-hour “surround sound” event happening this Saturday, February 22nd, will showcase 250 independent businesses and community organizations, welcoming 20,000 patrons for seven-hours of non-stop entertainment.
City celebrates south St. Pete youth
The Kriseman administration gave themselves a huge pat on the back for making a difference with the youths in south St. Pete with their My Brother’s and Sister’s Keeper (MBSK) initiative, which is going into its fourth year.
The inaugural Emerging Leaders class graduate
Mentoring has a tremendous effect on young people, and many of the mentored grow up and continue the tradition of helping a child. St. Petersburg native Nikki Capehart is one of those people. She has held some high-profiled jobs such as Deputy District Director for Congresswoman Kathy Castor or Director of Communications and External Affairs for the Pinellas County Urban League, but the title she is most proud of is mentor. Read More...
Between poverty and entrepreneurship, black women struggle
In 2012, the Economic Impact of Poverty report for Pinellas County identified south St. Pete an area that occupies about one-third of the city, as one of five high-poverty zones in the county. The document also determined that urban poverty costs — including healthcare and housing — reached $2.3 billion a year. The majority of black women residing in the city live in those neighborhoods.
17 women who slayed in 2017 in politics, business, education & community
Just in time to cozy-in for the holiday and New Year break, the Power Broker magazine is releasing a 100-page full-color commemorative edition, featuring “17 women who slayed in 2017.”
2017 Men and Women of Distinction Awards
The Gathering of Women, Inc. 2017 Men and Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony kicked off an amazing afternoon this past Sunday. The St. Petersburg Country Club, located at 2000 Country Club Way S, was filled with family and well wishers who came out to support the achievements of this year’s honorees.
2016 Men and Women of Distinction Awards
The Gathering of Women, Inc. 2016 Men and Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony kicked off an amazing afternoon this past Sunday. The St. Petersburg Country Club, located at 2000 Country Club Way S, was filled with well-wishers who came out to support the achievements of some 18 honorees.
MBSK Initiative’s Just Girl Talk conference and more
The third annual Just Girl Talk and the inaugural Sisters Kin-nect conferences, under the City of St. Petersburg’s My Brother’s and Sister’s Keeper Initiative, got underway March 22 at the historic Coliseum.
A conversation with city officials
Having strong neighborhood associations is vital when it comes to receiving input from residents and learning critical information that affects not only the neighborhood but the city.
Campbell Park Elementary School inductees
Campbell Park Elementary School is pleased to announce the 2014–15 Girlfriends inductees. Fifty-eight third, fourth and fifth grade students were inducted into the Girlfriends Program on Fri., Oct. 3.
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.