The recent pedestrian death of a Florida State student who was struck and killed while crossing West Tennessee Street in broad daylight has caused an uproar in the community. West Tennessee Street is a busy east-west corridor, and pedestrians are at a high risk of being in danger. Tallahassee resident […]
Author: Myeisha Gibson | Staff writer
Florida teachers watching budget process with wary eyes
On Jan. 13, the eve of Florida’s 2020 legislative session, more than 15,000 citizens – many of them teachers – joined the Florida Education Association at “Take on Tallahassee,” a rally for public education. Led by new President Fedrick C. Ingram, the goal of the rally was to demand improved […]
Spokeswoman for Cannabis Action Network knows firsthand the benefits of medical marijuana
Marijuana has often been at the forefront of conversations discussing how it can positively affect an individual’s mental state, or how it can negatively impact society. As strange as it may sound, when it comes to medical marijuana, there have been positive effects to the mind and body. The detrimental […]
Some residents wary of new TPD advisory council
After just one month on the job, Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell has already made strides to start checking things off of his to-do list. Revell announced in January the creation of a Citizens Advisory Council. The purpose of the council is to enhance the relationship between the community and […]
Black News Channel makes history
Monday, the Black News Channel made its debut as the first 24-hour African American news network. BNC is the only television news network with news programming gathered, written, and produced “by black people for black people.” This notable trademark along with the collaboration of Black communities is what will […]
Our society needs to return to civil discourse
Most of the nation is now aware of the exclusive interview that CBS Journalist, Gayle King, had with WBNA legend Lisa Leslie. In a now-viral clip, the two discuss the life and legacy of the late Kobe Bryant who was close friends with Leslie. King asks Leslie about 2003 rape […]
Trump rolls back Obama policy that required healthier school lunches
President Trump’s administration has been constantly changing things over the last several years, causing controversy and raising countless questions. The latest change comes in rolling back on school lunch regulations. Last month U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the proposal saying, “These improvements build on the 2018 reforms that […]
Ericka Johnson helps Rattlers right and left
Erika Johnson has been giving back to the campus at Florida A&M by doing helpful giveaways and hosting events for students to get involved. The first giveaway she did was for three weeks. Students had to go around campus and find Johnson but get creative with it. Some made videos […]
Rattlers keep streak alive against North Carolina A&T
The Florida A&M Rattlers (9-13, 7-4) Men’s basketball team made a statement on Monday, by defeating the no. 1 team in the conference North Carolina A&T (12-14, 8-3) 80-60, to keep their undefeated record at home. The Rattlers started off the game early with great energy and effort on […]
Filmmakers highlight gun violence issue
The 8th annual Tally Shorts Film Festival took place this past weekend. During the event, two Florida filmmakers showcased their works that shined a new light on the gun violence conversation. Director Adam Schlachter’s documentary “And The Brave Shall Rise” followed the campaign of Cindy Polo as she ran to […]