Sunday, April 28, 2024
The stories of civil rights leaders who once called the City of Tallahassee their home are now carved in metal plaques. The Soul Voices: Frenchtown Heritage Trail is located along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to honor these Frenchtown heroes. According to Visit Tallahassee, Frenchtown is the oldest Tallahassee community; […]
Soon we will be screaming “Happy New Year!” with a sigh of relief as this was a tough year for many of us. 2020 may be over soon, but the issues we have dealt with during this unparalleled and stressful year are far from resolved. Of course there is a […]
Many families have been negatively impacted during this long, unprecedented year, especially in terms of finances, due to the pandemic. According to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the unemployment rate in Leon County has increased from 2.8% in October 2019 to 5.1% in October 2020, which leaves more individuals […]
“Pandemic puppies” have become a huge phenomenon due to people wanting safe companionship during a time of social isolation. As pets are known to help ease feelings of anxiety, loneliness and depression, these furry companions are helping many replace the normal social interactions with friends and family. “Animal shelters across […]
A new Hulu horror-comedy, “Bad Hair,” tackles the unspoken issue between Black women and their hair in an image-obsessed society. The underlying messages of this film attempted to shed light on the ongoing battle for Black women to adhere to false beauty standards, despite their preferences. The Justin Simien-directed film […]
As a college student, it is easy to be influenced by the competitiveness among your peers all over the country. This is a never-ending cycle of comparing yourself to others, overloading your schedule to keep up or get ahead, and falling into an unmotivated and tired state. The overall idea […]
On the Nov. 3 ballot, Floridians are being asked to vote “yes” or “no” to Amendment 4, which would require residents to vote twice on proposed constitutional amendments in two successive elections for official approval. As of now, amendments need to be approved only once and many Floridians think it […]
Florida A&M Universitycelebrated its 133rd birthday on Saturday with a drive-in movie for students to get into the school spirit while being socially distant. Many students were excited to watch the award-winning Marvel Studios film, “Black Panther,” from their vehicles — but entering Bragg Stadium left students confused and frustrated […]
Growing up as a Black and openly gay woman almost always feels like I have three strikes against me. Racism, homophobia, and sexism all play a part in the harsh reality of society and the scared thoughts I have had about being open with my sexuality. As society becomes more […]
More Black celebrities should cater to HBCUs — and by HBCUs, I mean all HBCUs. Almost each and every one of us has heard about the “Black Ivies,” which commonly includes Howard University, Hampton University, Morehouse College and Spelman College, but there are way more Black colleges and universities that […]