Young Americans with picket signs, bullhorns and face masks have flooded thousands of streets nationwide as protests against racism increase and the coronavirus pandemic continues to surge. The rest of the world is tuned in now, more than ever. George Floyd’s graphic death on Memorial Day in Minneapolis over a […]
Author: Tenae Taylor | Staff writer
Hall develops a following
As a kid and throughout adolescence, it was apparent that Matthew Hall had a passion for shoes and fashion. He even won the best dressed superlative in his high school senior class. Hall, a curator, stylist, vendor and entrepreneur, is a graduate of Florida State University with a bachelor of […]
Young artists address racial, social injustices
The rap artist Lil Baby dropped a new single on June 12 that was loaded with searing examples of police brutality, personal life experiences, and a call to action on the issue that has ignited a global movement. “The Bigger Picture,” which was released a few weeks after the death […]
COVID-19 to be focus of STEM conference
The National Technical Association has announced that its annual STEM conference will be held virtually this year amid concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. The conference is scheduled for Sept. 23-26. The theme will be 2020 vision, and keeping it 100. Incorporated in 1926, the National Technical Association (NTA) is the […]
Protests are becoming a way of life
Over the past month, since George Floyd was killed by a white Minneapolis police officer on May 25, protesters have come together almost every day to use their voice to bring awareness to the Black Lives Matter movement. Millions of people have gathered in cities large and small — including […]
Students voice concerns as FAMU prepares to reopen
Earlier this week, the Board of Governors approved fall semester reopening plans for the 12 universities in the Florida State University system. Students at Florida A&M have been anxiously waiting to hear about the course of action for the upcoming semester due to COVID-19. Though many students miss the on-campus […]
HempLade Vegan Café stays afloat amid COVID-19
Narsha Cumming and Yudah Weh said their business is managing to stay afloat during these hard times. Their business, HempLade Vegan Café, is a restaurant that focuses on providing and promoting eating healthy foods that contain no meat. The café is a new restaurant that opened last October on Old Bainbridge […]
Bajas to reopen despite spike in COVID-19 cases
Florida has been recording record-high numbers of new COVID-19 cases — more than 5,000 per day this past week. But that hasn’t deterred the Tallahassee club Bajas from announcing that it will reopen. Local residents have voiced have mixed reactions to the West Pensacola Street club reopening. Jasmine Dulcio, a student […]
FAMU’s Bromell moves to the front lines
Shadell Bromellhas made it her business to be on the front lines and fight for her people during the recent Black LivesMatter protests in Tallahassee. She’s also been taking a stand on behalf Oluwatoyin“Toyiin” Salau, a 19-year-old Tallahassee activist who was a victim of sexual assault and murder. Bromell is […]
Coronavirus pandemic also affects toddlers
With the outbreak of the coronavirus putting the world on hold, younger kids who are usually in day care aren’t being properly stimulated. This is forcing parents and guardians to balance working and successfully entertaining children who need constant attention. Luisa Martin, director of First Steps Prep Childcare in Tallahassee, […]