Author: Amari Thomas

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LeRoy Collins Library celebrates 25th anniversary

Courtesy of Amari Thomas The LeRoy Collins Library celebrated its 25th anniversary this Saturday. The event served as recognition of importance of county libraries and the honoring of the Leon County Government opening its first library, which paved the way for the opening of its six other branches. The Library […]

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A time change for this year’s Black History Convocation

Many students as well as Tallahassee natives are in for a change when it comes to this month's convocation. The Black History Convocation is scheduled for Monday,  in FAMU’s Gaither Gymnasium at 6 p.m.   Elise Durham, assistant vice president of the office of communications, explained why the black history […]

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Genesis Church hosts Night to Shine Prom

Courtesy of Tallahassee Democrat It was a pleasant evening for the Genesis Church as it hosted the second annual Night to Shine prom sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation Friday for people with special needs. Night to Shine is a prom for people with special needs hosted by more than […]

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It’s prom season at Genesis Church

Courtesy of Genesis Church It’s beginning to look like Prom Season at Genesis Church, as they prepare to host the 2nd annual “Night to Shine,” sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. The Genesis Church announced its selection to host the upcoming nationwide Night to Shine prom for people with special […]

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T.O.S.S. offers a day of Spa and Beauty

Courtesy of Amari Thomas The Tallahassee Oncology Support Services, better known as T.O.S.S., held a day of Spa and Beauty Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., offering free pampering for area cancer patients, survivors and family caretakers. T.O.S.S. is a group of local businesses involving Body Wisdom, Pretty In […]

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Local moms making moves for Flint

Fayon Jones and Shanika Jackson have decided to take a stand and start a bottled water drive and move the truck fund to help those in need due to the water crisis of Flint, Mich.   The two Tallahassee mothers joined together on Friday at the Self-Storage Facility on West […]

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Tally Barber Battle

The first Tally Barber Battle at the GrassLands Brewing Company  Metro Barber barbershop, Chop barbershop, Renegade barbershop, and Livin’ in the Cut barbershop teamed together to host the first ever Tally Barber Battle, Sunday at the GrassLands Brewing Company from 1-6 p.m. The Tally Barber Battle is a friendly competition […]

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Tallahassee Museum Presents Halloween Howl

Courtesy of Tallahassee Museum The Tallahassee Museum will hold its 22nd annual Halloween Howl October 23 and 24 from 6-10 p.m. Halloween Howl is a two-night event filled with hours of fun activities for children, as well as adults. There will be trick-or-treating, a land of mystical creatures, both haunted […]

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s

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The Alzheimer’s Association holds its Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Photo couretsy of www.wctv.tv The Alzheimer's Association will hold its 26th annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday at Cascades Park starting at 8 a.m. Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The walk is held annually in 600 […]