Medical marijuana has taken high profile since Florida A&M University jump started its first Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative. According to the initiative’s website, MMERI’s mission is to educate and inform Florida’s diverse minority communities about the benefits of medical marijuana and the potential consequences to health and well-being […]

Historically black colleges and universities are as important today as they were after the civil war, which is when most HBCUs were founded. The purpose of HBCUs was clear in the 1800s, but the truth is that they serve a much bigger purpose. HBCUs have become a haven of love, […]

“Joker” is a brutally honest origin story about a real-world character, Author Fleck. He was a struggling comedian with a mental illness who turned the pain of his life into a movement through darkness. “Joker” is one of the best movies I have seen in a while, a fictional story […]

Ever wonder if entertainment establishments could have great food and games?  I gave Hangar 38 a try. Hangar 38, located on Thomasville Road in Northeast Tallahassee, is an entertainment center that combines bowling, arcade games and a restaurant. It was founded by three men who felt the need for a […]

A plan in life, will always make it possible for you to achieve your goals. The goals you have set in your life are checkpoints. The five-year plan is what everyone should keep in mind on a day to day basis. The plan can include your home, dream car, dream […]

In today’s digital era, everything is about becoming mobile. Banks, video games, shopping services — you name it. Even the smallest of corporations want users to be able to access their products anywhere, at any time.  For many folks, the ability to stream their favorite movies and shows at anytime […]

The Terror of Tallahassee Haunted House is a local Halloween attraction for ages 4 and up, open on selected dates in October, and sometimes a night or two after Halloween. Children under the age of 13 require adult supervision, but the main question is: Is it really scary? After attending […]

My father left his native country of Haiti at age 26, shortly after he married my mother. This was all to set the foundation for new beginnings with his soon-to-be family of five.  At a young age, it never occurred to me that my parents were immigrants. We did mostly […]

Almost a year ago I graduated from Palm Beach State College and had my mind set on attending University of Central Florida. I visited the school and met a few faculty members. I have family in Orlando. My mind was made up until a last-minute phone call that changed my […]