Malcolm X once said: “The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman, the most unprotected person in America is the Black woman, the most neglected person in America is the Black woman.” As a Black girl, I’m only 20 years old and have learned so many rules and […]
Author: Lakeecia Russell |Staff writer
There are programs to help pay utility bills
The city of Tallahassee is offering utility payment programs for low-income residents and for those who are disabled or going through a sudden hardship. The city’s Project Share Initiative, the Good Neighbors, and Salvation Army, are a few programs that provide utility assistance for Tallahassee residents. These programs fall under […]
TPD spokesman Miller a proud Rattler
Florida A&M University graduate and Tallahassee Police Department Officer Damon Miller continues to give back to his university while his law enforcement career continues to thrive. Miller graduated from FAMU in December 2004 with a criminal justice degree. He also played football for the Rattlers from 2000-2004, while maintaining work-study […]
Impact of vaping law unclear
Florida lawmakers earlier this year banned vaping and the use of electronic cigarettes in enclosed indoor workplaces. In the 2018 election more than 70 percent of Florida’s voters supported the ban. The legislation, Senate Bill 7012, is an extension of the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act of 1985. This bill […]