Thursday, November 14, 2019
Preserving a legacy. Dale Thomas, a 1986 graduate of Florida A&M University, is working to restore and share historical footage of the “Marching 100” and the university’s less known music ensembles through a digitization project that is now drawing national attention. Thomas has more than 40 digitized videos published on […]
Nov. 11 is Veterans Day – the day in which we honor and recognize the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces to defend our freedom. Our nation has come to recognize that no matter the political state of the country, it is important to support […]
FAMU student, musician and producer Zachary Mighty finally released his highly anticipated album “222.” It’s a showcase for his producing skills and his passion for music. Mighty, a fourth-year music industry major from Fort Lauderdale, has been working hard toward releasing his “222” album for more than a year. He […]
People from all over Tallahassee came to the Historic Union Bank Art Gallery on Saturday to celebrate Thornton Dial, Sr., and his paintings from his collection “The Many Faces of Womanhood.” According to information provided at the exhibit, Dial, who died in 2016 at age 87, was a pioneering African-American […]
The 78th annual North Florida Fair started it’s first night of operation in Tallahassee Thursday night. The fair features more than 50 rides, at least 40 games, and many vendors. There are also animal exhibits, arts and crafts, live entertainment, and much more. There’s something for everyone at the fair. […]
The Airmen of Note kicked off its fall 2019 tour and pre-70th anniversary at Florida A&M University by continuing an ensemble tradition started in 1950. In the midst of honoring FAMU alumnus and Tuskegee Airman LT. James R. Polkinghorne, Jr., the university also was a tour site for the United […]
The Tallahassee Memorial Cancer Center team rounded up some of their employees Tuesday evening and a few guests to raise awareness for lung cancer at their radiant event, “Lights in the Garden.” If you didn’t know, November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and just like breast cancer awareness where survivors […]
Former Vice President Joe Biden, a member of the Roman Catholic Church, stopped in Florence, S.C. last month to attend Sunday mass. However, he was denied communion by the priest celebrating the mass, the Rev. Robert Morey. Morey, a former criminal defense attorney, gave a public statement supporting his withholding […]
FAMU’s chapter of Sister Circle had its HERstory event Tuesday during its annual Fall Week. The members teamed up with the poetry organization Voices to showcase both organization’s members’ talents. The event was held in the Rattlers Den. Sistuhs is an organization dedicated to providing community service and to uplifting […]
Christmas arrived a month early at Old Willis Dairy this past Sunday evening as Tallahassee’s Pas de Vie Ballet dance company hosted its inaugural “A Very Tallahassee Nutcracker” at the historical Centerville Road property. Pink and gold seasonal ornaments hung from inside of the barn at Old Willis Dairy’s ceilings […]