Author: Kayla Lawson | Opinions Editor

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Ernie Sims and BIG H.I.T.S.

Ernie Sims with Big H.I.T.S staff and mentees during a character development workshop. Photo credit:  Ernie Sims   Former National Football League linebacker and Tallahassee native Ernest Sims III, commonly known as Ernie Sims, is making “Big H.I.T.S.” on and off the field. Sims has played for North Florida Christian […]

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Male mentors: A dying breed

Men of the Beta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. mentoring young middle school boys at R. Frank Nims Middle School. Photo by Moses Lordeus   America’s largest volunteer supported mentoring program is experiencing a dangerous phenomenon; too many young boys are in the program with not enough […]

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What Black Panther says about black unity

Black Panther movie poster. Photo credit: joblo.com Black people everywhere were more than excited when we heard there would be a superhero movie rich with African traditions and culture. The movie premiere weekend is the fifth highest grossing of all time, has managed to stay at the top of the box […]