Saturday, September 21, 2024
Bernikia Moore Wright, a Florida A&M University alumna, is determined to raise awareness about gun violence. Just two months ago, Wright’s life changed drastically, when her son was fatally shot by a 17-years-old. “I have one child and he was killed in a senseless act of gun violence,” Wright said. […]
Chelsea Matthew Franklin is fulfilling her purpose by positively impacting Gadsden County High School with dedication, time, motivation and effort. She is striving to change the culture and is fighting for better opportunities for the school’s students. A Jacksonville native, Franklin began her career in education after graduating from Florida […]
Gail Jackson is trying to adjust to a new life after winning her fight against breast cancer. After the devastating loss of her husband, Robert Lee Jackson, to colon cancer, the long-time Gadsden County School District employee had to summon the courage and strength to overcome adversity. Knowing the history […]
In the state of Florida, public school students are not required to wear a mask to school in most districts. Recently, in Leon County, Superintendent Rocky Hanna has opted out of enforcing a mandatory mask requirement for elementary and middle school students. Now, parents have the choice to send their […]
October is National Bullying Prevention month and raising awareness is very important. Many policies are set in place to prevent bullying in schools, but an increase in reported cases shows that the standards are not as efficient as they should be. According to stopbullying.gov, “Bullying is an unwanted, aggressive behavior that […]
Florida A&M University’s Performance Arts Amphitheater will be named in honor of FAMU alumnus and philanthropist Will Packer, who anonymously made a donation for the new venue. FAMU announced the naming ceremony in a news release Tuesday afternoon. Packer, who graduated from FAMU with a degree in engineering, has been […]
An alleged anonymous student is circulating a petition online that has caused concern for students at Florida A&M and the university’s Office of Financial Aid. The petition, entitled “The staff Office of Financial Aid at FAMU is extremely slow and unreliable,” has accumulated 390 signatures with a goal of […]
Eric McKinnon, owner of Leola’s Crab Shack, plans to leave a legacy for his children. A former Californian, McKinnon moved to Florida as a child. He was adopted by Leola McKinnon. The name of the restaurant is in her honor and memory. McKinnon began his journey as an entrepreneur, when […]
Leon County Circuit Court Judge Tiffany M. Baker-Carper promises to always treat people with dignity and respect. Born and raised in Quincy, Baker-Carper initially wanted to be a doctor. She graduated from the University of Miami, earning degrees in finance and chemistry. After graduating, she developed an interest in criminal […]
Ellrie Allen, Jr., a third-generation Rattler, knows a thing or two about persevering. His faith never wavered when his football career was in jeopardy following three severe knee injuries. Born and raised near Tampa in Wesley Chapel, Allen has been in the spotlight and blazed the football field since middle […]