Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The School of Journalism and Graphic Communication students and instructors took home a total of 26 American Advertising Awards after an outstanding competition. Mira Lowe, the dean of SJGC was super proud of the team work that was demonstrated during the entire process. “Congratulations Professor Gill and team for this […]
Former Tallahassee NAACP President Adner Marcelin, a candidate for City Commission Seat 5, hosted a news conference Wednesday in front of City Hall. Marcelin announced several endorsements, including the support of former City Commissioner Debbie Lightsey, former Mayor and Commissioner Dot Iman-Johnson, and former commissioners Bob Rackleff and Cliff Thaell, […]
In its second year, Bite of Brown week offers free exposure and marketing for African-American owned businesses in Tallahassee. The week was originally created to draw more attention to businesses that were impacted by the pandemic and shutdowns. Dream Marketing Group has partnered with the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, […]
FAMU Way, an almost completed city project that stretches from South Monroe Street west to Lake Bradford Road, is making significant progress on its third and final phase. Segment three, which includes a FAMU Way skate-able art project with a centerpiece of a tall rattler — FAMU’s mascot) — has […]
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Florida A&M University hosted a virtual discussion on Wednesday. Called “Sound the Alarm: Her Voice. Her Vote,” it called for an open conversation surrounding women’s voting rights and voting protocols. The meeting was moderated by Carmen Cummings-Martin, an alumna of Florida A&M University’s School […]
In 2020, Barbara Sharief, a former Broward County mayor, announced that she would be running for the newly created District 35 state Senate. Born and raised in South Florida, Sharief has used her political influence to serve her community and be a voice for the marginalized. Sharief was the first […]
As the first Black woman nominated to the Supreme Court, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has become an inspiration and a beacon of hope for many people around the world, especially Black law school students. Hundreds of law students, including members of the Florida A&M University College of Law Chapter of […]
Abigail Sewell, a second-year theater major at Florida A&M University, is starting off on the right foot on campus. Sewell transferred to FAMU this semester from Miami Dade College, where she obtained her associate degree in December. Hailing from Miami, Sewell is a full-time student who wants to engage in […]
The City of Tallahassee held another community meeting Tuesday to discuss ideas for the Northwood Center. The 29-acre lot bordered by North Monroe Street and North Martin Luther King Boulevard, will be redeveloped into the new Tallahassee Police Department headquarters and possibly a performing arts center, but the city also […]
Local youth who have run afoul of the law have been granted an opportunity to become eligible for several alternative programs to restart and reset their lives. The Tallahassee Police Department has established five different programs designed to prevent teens from becoming at-risk juveniles and grant alternative arrest options. These […]