Often located near the intersection of Tennessee Street and Ocala Road, a local lemonade business is sharing a piece of love, shedding a bit of light, and selling a lot of lemonade. Agapé’s Lemonade is an upcoming local roadside lemonade company “inspired by awe-tism,” as stated in its Instagram bio. […]
Author: Aolani Brown | Staff writer
The lingering effects of COVID
While most people who encounter the coronavirus are able to recover in a few weeks after dealing with a set of mild symptoms, cases have been observed in which patients suffer from side effects of the illness long after the initial recovery. According to a report published by the Centers […]
Harris and Crump discuss civil rights circa 2020
Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris and acclaimed Tallahassee civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump sat down on the week of the anniversary of the March on Washington to discuss civil rights as they pertain to the current state of the racial climate in the United States. Although the March on […]
Local schools reopen despite increase in COVID-19
More than 11,000 new coronavirus cases among children in Florida have been confirmed over the past 22 days as classes resume across the state. A pediatric report released by the Florida Department of Health on Aug. 31 showed that there were 51,054 cases of the novel virus in state residents […]
Sparrow is civil rights champion
When it comes to the fight for social justice, you can find Savannah Sparrow on the front line, armed with knowledge, compassion for others and the guts to say what needs to be said. A third-year political science student at Florida A&M University, Sparrow has a passion for confronting the […]
Biochemistry student creates and motivates
When Sherlanda Telusmond isn’t studying the scientific chemistry of living systems, she’s doing hair in her bedroom, completing creative commissions, and hosting painting events for young women in her community. Telusmond, known by her friends and customers as “Dada,” is a junior biochemistry student and entrepreneur at Florida A&M University. […]
There’s nothing wrong with products that cater to Black people
Could Black representation possibly be racist? This question has been floating through the discourse surrounding a recent scandal involving a black owned business and a 30-second Target commercial. The answer is a resounding no. The Honey Pot Company, a black-owned plant based feminine hygiene brand, has found itself in the midst of […]
Social media and the unhealthy consumption of death
In an age where we are led by social media, with almost all information being easily and instantly attainable for anyone with internet access, not much is sacred. A study conducted by the International Data Corporation showed that within the first 15 minutes of waking up in the morning, 80% […]