When it comes to Black history documentaries many people think of films about the times of slavery and segregation. However, there are some documentaries that discuss more current topics involving the Black community and other interesting areas of Black history. Here are four Netflix-original documentaries available for streaming that you […]
Lifestyles
FSU’s Black Student Union promotes healthy habits
Florida State University’s Black Student Union held up a mirror to the mental, physical and emotional health of the university’s African American students. The BSU’s Friday event, entitled Importance of Black Health, highlighted healthy ways to improve upon one’s overall well-being and also provided statistics on racial disparities in hospitals […]
I’m single, it’s Valentine’s Day and I’m just fine with that
Valentine’s Day is upon us once again. This is a day that most singles probably dread — and may dread even more because we’re in the mist of a pandemic. This year I am not too hung up on not having a Valentine. It has been almost a year since […]
Black museum directors struggle with diversity
Elizabeth Dowdeswell, lieutenant-governor of Ontario, Canada, kicked off a celebration of Black History Month with an empowering discussion on the role of Black leadership and systemic barriers in the progression of arts and culture sectors in Canada. The panel consisted of speakers Gaetane Verna, director of the Power Plant Contemporary Art […]
February 14 is also National Donor Day
It is no secret that Feb.14 is Valentine’Day, a day when millions of lovers across the nation show their appreciation for one another. The heart is a key concept in love and plays a major role in Valentine’s Day festivities. However, it is not the only organ that is celebrated […]
Video rental store both retro and popular
One local small business provides a variety of films and brings back memories to those who grew up with Blockbuster stores, DVDs and VHS tapes. Cap City Video Lounge, located in Railroad Square Art Park, is the only video rental store left in Tallahassee. It also has a one-screen movie […]
A change in environment can help students readjust focus
Students have transitioned into remote learning since last March, but they are still getting readjusted. Their daily schedules have been consumed, with an immense amount of screen time due to COVID-19. With the new in-home learning environments, most students are struggling to maintain focus during their Zoom classes. A change […]
Black creators face more challenges when working with brands
Some will argue that Black people are the blueprint. They’ve paved the way for fashion, technology, makeup, food and more. But in the age of influencers and content creators, Black creators are still getting the short end of the stick or no recognition at all. Kai Foster is an influencer […]
I’m in Tampa at Super Bowl pre-game parties
TAMPA — Super Bowl weekend is here, and as a former employee of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers I have had the pleasure to go back to my stomping grounds and enjoy some Super Bowl festivities. The Super Bowl Experience, presented by Lowe’s, returned to Tampa for Super Bowl LV last […]
DJ Loosekid making a name for himself
If you’re a student at Florida A&M University, you should recognize a local DJ’s calling card anywhere that you hear it. DJ Loosekid, the official DJ of FAMU, keeps the school spirit alive on the hill, while building a household name for himself. Saying that he is an extrovert is […]