Photo credit: southernshakespearefestival.org The Southern Shakespeare Company is doing something different this year. It is presenting “A Town Divided,” an original play designed to plumb the topic of race relations in Tallahassee. Tallahassee Community College is sponsoring the event in honor of African-American History Month. This performance will be […]
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Black HIV/AIDS awareness in spotlight
Photo credit: Department of Health It’s’ almost impossible to overstate how important it is to be aware of the prevalence of HIV and AIDS in the black community. The Leon County Florida Department of Health is focused on providing effective resources for affected HIV residents s. HIV Prevention, […]
Veterans with ties to FAMU in TCC’s new calendar
Dr. Joseph Henderson receiving honoree award | Photo credit: Sydne Vigille Joseph Henderson is a veteran of the Persian Gulf War and served seven years as a commissioned officer in the United States Navy. He earned his Bachelor’s of Science in physics from FAMU. “I am a graduate of Florida A&M […]
FAMU grad first African-American mayor of nearby Cairo
Booker Gainor made history earlier this month when he was sworn in as the first African American mayor of Cairo, Georgia, which is just 30 minutes north of Tallahassee. Gainor is a 27-year-old graduate of Florida A&M University. Gainor always understood the need for growth in his community. It was […]