The Florida A & M men’s baseball team has waded into uncharted waters this season, as they’ve competed amidst a global pandemic. Throughout the season, the team has found a way to maintain focus while facing adversity. The Rattlers are currently fourth in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference standings. Players are adjusting […]
Author: Roni Graham | Staff writer
Longtime faculty member David Jackson leaving for NCCU
David Jackson Jr., bleeds orange and green. A graduate of Florida A&M University, Jackson has been an esteemed member of the faculty for more than two decades, moving up from history professor to associate provost for Graduate Education and dean of Graduate Studies. Which is why it caught many by […]
Golden Globes, Grammys still don’t get it
It’s become an annual tradition: people across the country come together to delight in the choosing of what will be seen for years to come as the best in different entertainment categories. While the important role that African Americans play in terms of hosting and performing at these award shows […]
Simon says: ‘I’ve been a really good example for the kids’
There is a commonality shared between some of the greatest minds of all time. No matter how smart or how successful an individual is, there is always a great teacher standing behind them. Without the undeniable impression teachers are able to make on students, many would not be where they […]
Review: Gilliam Sisters Soul Food worth the wait
Nestled off Tharpe Street just west of High Road stands a small brick building with red and grey trimming along with a parking lot full of hungry customers. The Gilliam Sisters Soul Food restaurant opened at 1710 West Tharpe St. on Feb. 11. What started as a food truck has […]
Is Florida under-counting COVID-19 deaths?
#8216; The number of Floridians who have died from COVID-19 is approaching 34,000, according to the state of Florida, but a recent study by the American Journal of Public Health suggests that the number is actually much higher by thousands of cases. In April 2020, it became clear that Florida […]
April 11, 2021: E-edition
Havana salutes hometown hero and FAMU legend Vernell Ross
HAVANA — The city of Havana, a small town in neighboring Gadsden County that sits just north of Tallahassee, held a building naming ceremony Saturday morning to honor Florida A&M University alum Vernell Ross, one of the most prominent and longest active serving advocates in the community. The Havana Police […]
New app will let public record TPD, other law enforcement
Tallahassee officials are preparing to release an app as an initiative to encourage safer interactions between law enforcement and the community. The app has been in development since last summer, following the social unrest across the nation in the aftermath of police killings, including three officer-involved fatal shootings of Black […]
COVID lawsuit protection bill signed into law
As the country gradually opens up the state of Florida has officially shed light on protection for Florida businesses and healthcare providers. As of March 29, Senate Bill 72 is officially effective. SB 72 is in place for civil liability for damages relating to COVID-19; specifying requirements for civil actions […]