Friday, May 17, 2024
All of Florida A&M’s colleges and schools returned to Tallahassee Community College’s campus on Wednesday for FAMU Day at TCC. Each degree program was represented by a linen-covered table, coupled with orange and green accents that heightened the spirit of the occasion. The biannual event drew hundreds of prospective students […]
OneUnited Bank announced the release of its limited-edition Harriet Tubman Visa, Debit Card in celebration of Black History Month via Twitter on Feb. 13. In a link that accompanied the viral post, the black-owned and operated trust company states that the premiere of the card is not only to honor […]
Mayor Mike Bloomberg, 78-year-old billionaire and Democratic presidential candidate contributed to the implementation of the “Stop and Frisk” policy in NY. This policy affects his campaign because it reminds many how black and brown New Yorkers, that looked “frisk-worthy,” were harassed. Bloomberg’s policy gave the NYPD the unpleasant privilege to […]
Joshua Stewart, better known as “J. Stew,” may seem like the typical 23-year-old. However, there are more layers to this guy than what meets the eye. Accumulating over $1.2 million a year — yes, more than $1 million in income — Stewart is making more money now as an investor […]
With years of experience and a passion for Florida A&M University, longtime head softball coach Veronica Wiggins recently announced her retirement after this year’s season. Wiggins was born and raised in Miami. Growing up, she was the oldest daughter of nine and had responsibilities that everyday teenagers wouldn’t care to […]
The inaugural Tallahassee Glow Run 5K is an event run by the Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida. The glow run was created to benefit neighbors in need. Also, ninety one percent of individuals served by the Catholic Charities are not Catholic. Students are excited to attend the event and are […]
Leon County libraries are currently hosting the Borne Escape Room, which is based on the science fiction novel “Borne,” by Jeff VanderMeer. It was first located at the Leroy Collins Leon County Public Library but will travel to other library locations throughout the next few weeks. This is the library’s […]
Students, faculty and members of the community gathered Tuesday evening to hear Paul Ortiz discuss his books, “An African American and Latinx History of the United States” and “Emancipation Betrayed.” The event, hosted by Larry Rivers, a distinguished professor of history at Florida A&M, was held in the Meek Eaton […]
Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell is well into his second month as the new police chief. He believes his 28 years on the force has prepared him for what’s ahead. In January, City Manager Reese Goad announced that Revell, a Tallahassee native, as the city’s new chief of police. His […]
Senate Bill 356, sponsored by Travis Hutson, is also known as the Keep Our Graduates Working Act. It would prohibits a state authority from suspending or revoking a person’s professional license, certificate, registration, or permit on the basis of a delinquency or default in the payment of his or her […]