A Tallahassee father and his 10-year-old son were victims of a recent aggravated assault that some are calling a racial hate crime. The case has picked up by multiple media outlets such as B.E.T, the-shade-room, Black Lives Matter social media outlets and more. The Black Tallahassee natives were […]
Author: Alexys Lynn | Staff writer
Second round of stimulus checks in limbo
The first wave of stimulus checks worth $1,200 started to be released nationwide as early as April 17, when the coronavirus pandemic unexpectedly left 1.2 million people unemployed and many businesses to shut down immediately due to lack of workers and funding. Millions of Americans are still unemployed and are […]
Leibovitz’s photography sparks racial controversy
Last month, Vogue magazine released its latest issue, featuring a controversial portrait of the world-renowned gymnast Simone Biles. Condé Nast — Vogue’s parent company — is notorious for its questionable, culturally appropriated magazine covers, and so is the famous photographer Annie Leibovitz, who did the photo shoot with Biles. This isn’t […]
Will more children return to classrooms when the pandemic subsides?
Entering our “new normal” of virtual learning, schools and universities have been experiencing a decrease in enrollment for in-person learning. In Leon County, with a district of more than 30,000 students, slightly more than of the students have started the fall semester doing the Virtual Academy rather that return to […]
Do you have a ‘If I go missing’ folder?
A video created by, Jatsive Hernandez, a young flight attendant, went viral on Twitter. In the video she talks about how she came up with her “If I go missing” folder and why it is important to have one. The “If I go missing” folder contains information that could potentially […]
Class of 2024 missing the freshman experience
One year ago, freshman students were looking forward to moving into their first dorm, engaging in their first homecoming, taking pictures at their first Set Friday, getting to know the different organizations on campus, and participating in convocation singing the FAMU alma mater with pride and joy. Now, the FAMU […]
Some students wonder how much it is costing FAMU to not have fall sports, homecoming
This year will be very interesting for most Tallahassee natives and college students in the capital city of Florida. After months of deep consideration, all fall sports and 2020 homecoming celebrations have been cancelled at Florida A&M University due to rising COVID-19 cases. Fall sports and annual homecoming celebrations bring […]
Dilemma for local parents: online or in-person learning?
Pencils, papers, calculators —and masks? Leon County Schools reopened Monday, but this time with a twist. Back in March all Leon County schools switched to online for the safety of children and families due to the extensive spread of COVID-19. Although there was a summer vacation in between the spring and the […]
Four Black-led podcasts that will expand your knowledge
There are many Black hosted podcasts about a variety of topics. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other platforms have many Black podcasters and Black voices to hear. On these platforms, you can find Black podcasters discussing a wide range of topics. From corporate success to technology, Black podcasters are talking about […]
Many students unaware of FAMU’s ‘Self-Checker App’
In August, Florida A&M University launched another step toward its goal to “Protect the FAMU-ly” from COVID-19. This new feature, located on the school’s mobile app, provides a self-assessment screening that is expected to be used daily by individuals who visit campus or take part in face-to-face classes. The purpose […]