Many students as well as Tallahassee natives are in for a change when it comes to this month's convocation. The Black History Convocation is scheduled for Monday, in FAMU’s Gaither Gymnasium at 6 p.m. Elise Durham, assistant vice president of the office of communications, explained why the black history […]
Author: Amari Thomas
Genesis Church hosts Night to Shine Prom
Courtesy of Tallahassee Democrat It was a pleasant evening for the Genesis Church as it hosted the second annual Night to Shine prom sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation Friday for people with special needs. Night to Shine is a prom for people with special needs hosted by more than […]
Leon County public schools receives an A+
Courtesy of RLRouse The Florida Department of Education released grades for all state schools Friday and Leon County earned an “A.” Superintendent of Leon County Public Schools Jackie Pons commended the principals and teaching staff in Leon County for all their hard work this year. “I just want to let […]
Florida Senate allows alternatives to standardized tests
Courtesy of Aljazeera Florida Standards Assessments could be getting swapped out for national tests to meet state graduation requirements. The Florida Senate's education committee approved Senate bill 1360 to make the Scholastic Assessment Test or American College Testing an option over the FSA Jan. 27. Florida school districts could have […]
Tallahassee City Commission approves 2016 work plan for allocated properties
The Tallahassee City Commission held a workshop Wednesday to respond to recommendations provided by the Leon County’s Department of Planning. The workshop recommended implementing new infrastructure on Gaines Street, Midtown, Monroe Street, Market district and other Tallahassee corridors. Cherie Bryant, planning manager for the Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Department introduced staff […]
Florida Senate addresses death penalty during hearing
Courtesy of The Morning Call Florida legislature passed Senate Bill 7068 Monday requiring a jury to have a unanimous verdict for recommending the death penalty. Last week, the House passed a proposal that obliges only nine of 12 jurors to recommend capital punishment. According to the proposal, both chambers would […]
Nefetari’s strives to promote African culture
Courtesy of Nefetari's Nefetari’s, a true community treasure, welcomes all demographics. They most specifically aim to cater to African-Americans by offering fine cuisine dining that incorporates African tradition, culture and authenticity. All artifacts of their decor are authentic except the Egyptian replicas, which are exceptional carbon copies. Nefertari was the […]
FAMU alumna runs for a seat in the Florida House of Representatives
Courtsey Tallahasee.com Florida A&M University alumna Dianne Williams-Cox, has set herself apart from the other candidates running for a seat in the Florida House of Representatives for District 8 this upcoming 2016 primary elections. She expressed the many obstacles she has overcome, and believes other candidates have not experienced what […]
Local blood banks take precaution against Zika virus
Coutesy of Development Diaries Local blood banks, like OneBlood, are taking precautions to prevent the spread of the Zika virus. Chief Medical Officer of OneBlood Dr. Rita Reik said, “We are asking any donors who have traveled to Zika risk areas that they delay donations for at least 28 days.” […]
Debbie Allen brings dance to the White House
Courtesy of The Root First Lady Michelle Obama invited Debbie Allen and 51 young black dancers to dance at the White House on Monday for Black History Month. Allen is known as the cutthroat dance teacher Lydia Grant in the 1980 film she choreographed “Fame,” a role she reprised to […]