Today marks nearly twenty years since hip-hop artist, Troy Donald Jamerson, better known by his stage name Pharoahe Monch, released his solo album, “Internal Affairs”. The album was released Oct. 19, 1999 and peaked at No. 6 on Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Album charts. ‘Simon Says’ was one of the most […]
Author: Terence Jordan
Young Producer Makes his Mark in the Hip-Hop Industry
DT Spacely: Courtesy of Hip-Hop Digital Popular songs like “Walk Thru” and “Flex” have captivated the ears of listeners across the nation and charted Billboard. A recent project by a popular Atlanta artist has shifted the spotlight onto the producer. Hip-Hop artist Rich Homie Quan surprised the internet with his […]
Florida Passes Cyberharassment Law
Men and women, young and old, will feel safer online thanks to a new law that recently went into effect. Florida passed SB 538 Sexual Cyberharassment Thursday. The law, proposed by Sen. David Simmons, R-Volusia, prohibits a person from cyber-harassing another person and gives police authority to arrest without warrant. […]
Tallahassee’s Residence Inn makes $1.5 Million Upgrade
Residents traveling through Tallahassee will find their stay a bit more like home thanks to recent renovations. Residence Inn Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol recent renovations topped $1.5 million. The Inn, located at 600 W. Gaines St., is in the heart of the Gaines Street district. Jenny Dawson, sales executive […]
SB 370 Targets Firearm Ownership in Florida
Democratic Sen. Arthenia L. Joyner, filed Senate Bill 370 today, which prohibits the sale or transfer of firearms at gun shows. Mike Murphy, a sergeant in the U.S. Army, expressed that he is against the bill because of rights violations. He shared that the constant increase in regulation of gun […]
SB 186 protects social media accounts of employees in Florida
Employees may soon have a say in whether or not employers can access their social media accounts, thanks to Senate Bill 186. SB 186, Social Media Privacy, was filed at the end of August, however it is one step closer to becoming a law. The bill proposed by Sen. Jeff […]
Expunging Minor Criminal Records
House Bill (HB) 147 will allow the expungement and sealing of minors’ criminal records. Expunging is a process in which the files are destroyed and removed from the system. Minors with sealed records can say no when asked if they have a criminal history on a job application. Nathan Prince […]
Penalties Increase for Texting and Driving in School Zones
Penalties double if you speeds in school zone or crossing Senator Maria Sachs, D-Delray Beach, filed State Bill (SB) 246 September 9, which will double the penalty of drivers who speeds in school zone or crossing. SB 246 will have drivers rethink texting in a school zone, they can face […]
FAMU alumna tops No.1 on Billboard
Terri Bjerre, a Florida A&M alumna, rose to No. 1 on Billboard the week of Feb. 7, with her single "Blind Heart" in the electronic dance genre. Terri Bjerre, also known by her stage name Terri B!, earned a degree in business economics at FAMU in 1989. She is also […]
Mardi Gras Parade Benefits Animal Shelter
Residents of Apalachicola, Fla., filled the streets wearing festive beads to celebrate their annual Mardi Gras parade, whose benefits go toward the Franklin County Humane Society and the Apalachicola Dog Park. The parade has been happening for the past four years. According to the Mystic Krewe of Salty Barkers, Mardi […]