Donte Bush, 21, is a business administration major at Florida A&M University. Affectionately known as “Tae,” he’s seen to those around him as the life of the party. But behind that big personality is an inspiring story to be told. Like any other young boy, Bush played sports. Baseball, to […]
Author: De’ja Stokes | Staff writer
Is the death of Colin Powell turning anti-vaxxers further away?
Last week, the first Black United States Secretary of State, Colin Powell, died from complications of COVID-19. He was also battling cancer. Powell was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells that suppresses the body’s immune response. Even though Powell was fully vaccinated to prevent COVID, the virus […]
FAMU day at TCC may attract more transfer students
Tallahassee Community College hosted a Florida A&M University day at TCC from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. today. The event was open to all students who attend TCC and are interested in transferring to FAMU. “FAMU day at TCC is something we do twice a year. We do it once […]
Seeking a Black therapist? Check out Tolonda Tate
Meet Tolonda Tate, a psychotherapist and the founder of Tallahassee-based New Day New You Counseling and Education Services. Tate, with multiple degrees and certifications under her belt, has been in practice for 21 years. She has a passion to help people and truly understand them. “I help with emotional healing […]
Review: Table 23 worth the cost
If you are looking for a fancy but not so formal restaurant, check out Table 23. Its welcoming and relaxed setting makes you feel at home, all while eating great food. Located at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Thomasville Road in Midtown, it sits under massive live oak trees […]
Florida lawmakers vow to follow Texas’ anti-abortion law
Lawmakers in Texas earlier this week approved a ban on abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detected. The new Texas law has prompted Republican leaders in Florida to announce that they will work on stricter abortion laws when they meet next year. Their statements Thursday and Friday sparked worry among […]
Is it possible student parking has gotten worse?
Student parking on FAMU’s campus has been a long-standing issue. Every school year students complain and hope for more parking to be made available to them. But since the pandemic, is it possible that parking is now a bigger challenge than before? Last week was the return of in-person classes. […]
Kamala Harris doesn’t deserve backlash for identifying as Black
Ever since Vice President Kamala Harris entered the political arena, there has been mixed reviews about her background and race. Some would argue that Harris isn’t Black because she is biracial. She is indeed a Black woman and there shouldn’t be any doubts about it. Harris has accomplished a lot and broken […]