The Lawrence-Gregory Community Center was filled with music, poetry and art celebrating the success of the Black community here in Tallahassee, as it hosted the 10th annual Black History Month Program Saturday. While also taking a moment to reflect on issues that plague the Black community nationwide, this year’s theme was […]
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FSU hosts annual dance marathon
Courtesy of Dance Marathon FSU Thousands of men, women and children across the country reunited together for the annual Dance Marathon this weekend at the Donald L. Tucker Civic center Feb. 26-28. Dance Marathon is organized by students to raise money for sick children at Shand’s Children’s Hospital and the Children’s […]
Local Salvation Army holds awareness training on human trafficking
Courtesy of Breaking Belize News Awareness training concerning the prevention of human trafficking was held at The Salvation Army located from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26. This event was free to the public to convey some insight upon what can, and should, be done to put […]
Gadsden Art Center shows its fine arts exhibit
Courtesy of Taylor Watson The 27th annual exhibition of fine arts at the Gadsden Art Center will show its exhibition Jan. 15 through April 2 exposed students and residents to fine art and offered regional artists the opportunity to exhibit their work The Gadsden Art Center offers exhibitions year round […]
Black History Month ends with FAMU’s Harambee Festival
Courtesy of FAMU Forward African pride flooded throughout Cascades Park Sunday afternoon, as thousands helped closed out Black History Month with Florida A&M University’s inaugural Harambee Festival. The city of Tallahassee partnered with FAMU to bring this year’s theme, Inspiring Unity in the Community, on a grand scale. The community-wide […]
Open enrollment for Florida Prepaid program ends today
Courtesy of WCTV The deadline for families looking to plan ahead for their child’s future will end Monday, evening at 11:59 p.m. Florida Prepaid stands as one of the largest and oldest tuition programs that help families secure money to cover the cost of attendance at public universities in Florida. […]
Getting to know Khalil Kinsey
Courtesy of Pinterest Khalil Kinsey, the only child of founder and owners of the Kinsey Collection Bernard and Shirley Kinsey, was raised in Los Angeles, Calif. where he grew up in a well-established and affluent household. At a young age Kinsey was well-rounded in adult surroundings and was encouraged to […]
Florida legislators work to improve the state’s juvenile justice system
In the face of a national outcry for police reform, Florida lawmakers work to pass a bill designed to keep juveniles out of jail. The Florida Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs passed Senate Bill 408 Wednesday after a 3-2 vote. The bill, which was collectively filed by several […]
FAMU’s Addiction Dance Experience holds showcase
Courtesy of Anquinette Taylor Addiction Dance Experience hosted its showcase at Florida A&M University’s Lee Hall Saturday. The show consisted of at least eight different scenes that varied from hip-hop style dance, contemporary dance and gospel. Addiction Dance Experience, formally known as Essence, has existed since 2011. Founders Tina Maddox […]
GFWC hosts Crawl for a Cause
Courtesy of GFWC Midtown The General Federation Women’s Club Junior Woman’s Club of Midtown conducted their fourth annual Crawl for a Cause event in Midtown Tallahassee Saturday. The project benefited The Oasis Center for Women and Girls. Last year, they were able to donate more than $7,500 to the Florida […]