Gallop Franklin, a Democrat and proud graduate of Florida A&M University, represents the Big Bend in the state’s House of Representatives. District 8 is commonly referred to as the “FAMU district,” a nickname that stems from the strong connection between FAMU and past representatives who have held the seat. Franklin, […]
Author: Ernest Walker III | Staff writer
Tariffs impacting local businesses
Businesses that rely on imported goods, such as beauty supply stores, custom T-shirt shops and tattoo parlors, face potential financial strains due to increased tariffs on foreign products. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on countries including China, Japan, Mexico and Canada, raising concerns for small business owners who depend on […]
A deeper look into Black women’s struggles in the workplace
Vice President Kamala Harris lost to former President Donald Trump in the recent presidential election, with Trump securing 312 electoral votes to Harris’ 226. “I was outraged by the results and am saddened to see that America is not ready for a woman to be the leader of the free […]