Phenomenal Tresses hair salon in Tallahassee is hosting a one-day beauty camp on August 17. It will teach college students hair braiding, nail tech skills, makeup application, money management, professional development, and how to start a beauty business. The owner and Florida A&M University Alumni, Thamar Williams, has hosted […]
Author: Alise Sloan | Staff Writer
A summer camp that teaches braiding skills
Phenomenal Tresses Hair Salon offers a summer camp that teaches girls valuable braiding skills while also learning about Black history, entrepreneurship, and culture. The owner, Florida A&M University alumna Thamar Williams, has hosted the beauty summer camp for the past three years. Phenomenal Tresses Beauty Summer Camp will host girls […]
Chick-fil-A now allowing antibiotics in chicken
Chick-fil-A is relaxing its quality standards, allowing some antibiotics in its chicken this spring after a decade of committing to serving antibiotic-free products, according to various news reports. This move comes after a decade-long commitment to serving antibiotic-free products, which began in 2014. At that time, Chick-fil-A set a goal […]
Stores scaling back self-checkout
Self-checkout has become a preferred method for many shoppers. It’s convenient, allows privacy, gives customers a sense of control, is flexible and efficient, and it reduces human interaction. While self-checkout is popular, retailers are scaling back. News outlets reported earlier this month that Target implemented express self-checkout lanes nationwide. Target […]
Are you obsessed with being rich?
Whether it’s luxury vacations, designer brands, fancy cars, beauty aesthetics, or extravagant events, it’s easy to believe many people are wealthy. According to WTXL, money dysmorphia occurs when someone has distorted or insecure views of their financial situation, no matter what it truly is, leading them to make bad financial […]
Bennett a valuable mentor to PR students
Thomas Bennett, a senior vice president at FleishmanHillard, is pivotal in leading the global health equity business for the renowned public relations, communications, and marketing company. With 22 years of diverse professional experience spanning sports, healthcare, tech, and financial services, Bennett’s expertise is focused on ensuring consumers have fair and […]
First-year students receive free iPads
First-year students at Florida A&M University are able to receive iPads and other digital supplies courtesy of the university. FAMU revealed the Digital Rattler Initiative in a collaboration with Apple in a press release earlier this month. During the spring semester, 800 iPad Pros will be given to first-year students […]
Try these 10 local Black-owned restaurants
People should always support Black-owned restaurants, especially during Black History Month. Patrons support Black entrepreneurs, reinvest in the Black community, contribute to the economic growth of Black businesses, and keep dreams alive. Food brings the Black community together and allows people from all walks of life to connect with family […]
BOG removes sociology from core curriculum
The Florida Board of Governors late last month approved new rules prohibiting spending any dollars on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The BOG also removed sociology from general education core course options at Florida’s public universities. This includes Tallahassee’s top-ranking schools, Florida A &M University, and Florida State University. The Tallahassee […]
Macy’s closing Tallahassee store
Macy’s, one of the anchor stores in the Governor’s Square Mall for more than two decades, has announced that it is closing the store as part of a nationwide reconfiguration. In a statement to the Tallahassee Democrat, the retailer said it had alerted customers in October regarding its plans to […]