Courtesy of Tallahassee Democrat Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, a Florida A&M graduate beginning his second year as the city’s top-elected official, was accused this week of being tone-deaf when it comes to diversity. Commissioner Gil Ziffer was sharply critical of Gillum — and the process — for his appointments to […]
Author: Khadijah Johnson
From FAMU to the FBI
For the first time in Florida A&M University’s history, a former rattler obtained an opportunity to join the Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy. Lt. William Evers of FAMU Police Department will be embarking to Quantico, Va. to join other individuals to get a chance to join the FBI Academy. There […]
FAMU’s Jake Gaither House Is Officially a ‘Historic Place’
In Wednesday’s meeting, the City Commission unanimously voted to add Jake Gaither’s house to the local register of historic places. The house is currently owned by Cornelius Jones, who has spent more than $100,000 to restore it. Jones bought the house back in 2013 with the intention of reselling. […]
Commissioner Ziffer calls out Mayor Gillum’s ‘Lack of Diversity’
Courtesy of Tallahassee Democrat Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, Florida A&M University graduate beginning his second year as the city’s top-elected official, was accused this week of being tone-deaf when it comes to diversity. Commissioner Gil Ziffer was sharply critical of Gillum — and the process — for his appointments to […]
Florida lawmakers discuss bill concerning tracking devices
Courtesy of GPS Tracking Equipmet Florida lawmakers were pushing to revise CS/BS 298 Wednesday, dealing with the installation of tracking devices. The bill is proposing a revision of exceptions to a prohibition on the installation of tracking devices or applications, to specify that the exceptions applies only to private investigations […]
New bill could allow people to take over social media accounts
Courtesy of Entreprenuer Floridians could designate a custodian to access and manage their social media, email and online financial accounts when they die or become incapacitated, under a bill moving through the state legislature. Senate Bill 494 passed the Senate unanimously in mid February, and a companion House bill passed […]
Local organizations hold bartending fundraiser
Courtesy of EMI The Seminole Club and the Capital Area Gator Club held its first ever bartending fundraiser on Wednesday from 6-8 pm. The inaugural event was a joint effort between both clubs and Tallahassee’s premier “social house,” Madison Social, located centrally between FSU and FAMU. The proceeds of the […]
The message behind Brittany ‘Bree’ Newsome’s speech
Courtesy of Entertainment Weekly “Oh freedom, oh freedom, oh freedom over me,” sang members of the Florida A&M University alumni Legacy Choir. “And before I’ll be a slave, I’ll be buried in my grave, and go home to my Lord and be free.” Strong words to say the least, but […]
Kappa Psi Psi promotes health awareness
Courtesy of Evelyn Ross The Alpha Chapter of Kappa Psi Psi Healthcare Sorority hosted The Power Circle in Florida A&M University’s Village Game Room Tuesday evening. The event’s aim was to bring awareness to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), while encouraging those in attendance to feel comfortable talking about the subject. […]
Career Source hosts South Monroe brownfield designation meeting
The City of Tallahassee is currently looking to designate commercial properties on South Monroe Street between FAMU Way and Orange Avenue as a brownfield. The meeting was held Tuesday evening in the Career Source on South Monroe Street. According to Florida Department of Environmental Protection, a brownfield is “any real […]