“She Did That” was an event on Tuesday created by Creme of Nature, a natural hair product company, and hosted by members of the sorority Delta Sigma Theta and the fraternity of Omega Psi Phi. This event highlighted Black women and their entrepreneurship, while giving tips on how to […]
Lifestyles
The Alley Shoppe specializes in African products
Rhyeaul Cairwell has created a niche business in Tallahassee. His store, The Alley Shoppe on South Adams Street, features authentic African products. Cairwell caters to people eager to enjoy authentic African clothing and other goods. In 2017, at the age of 39, Cairwell chose to turn his dreams into reality […]
Romagne Burton’s YouTube channel keeps growing
Some college students struggle finding a sense of direction in school. For Romagne Burton, her plan was to combine her love for travel and sports in her major of pre-physical therapy. She would be able to earn her degree from Florida A&M University and then travel with major sports teams […]
‘A Town Divided’ explores racism in Tallahassee
The Southern Shakespeare Company and Tallahassee Community College partnered to put on a play inspired by Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” which takes the stories of Tallahassee residents to address issues involving racism. It was a night filled with emotions at every spectrum. The audience at Thursday’s performance at Turner Auditorium […]
MyQueal Lewis, an artist and a scholar
As a member of Rampage Step Team, The National Society of Leadership and Success, Collegiate 100 and other organizations, MyQueal Lewis is a busy man. And while he wears many hats, he always finds time to cater to his passion — art. Lewis, a social work major with a focus […]
Getting to the heart of Valentine’s Day
A shower of rose petals, chocolates, and love is how most spend their Valentine’s Day. However, has one ever wondered how Valentine’s Day originally started? Let’s get to the heart of why most celebrate this day. The origin of Valentine’s Day comes from the Roman Festival of Lupercalia. The Lupercalia […]
FAMU student empowers women through platform, nearly a half-million strong
Black women are often misunderstood, misrepresented, and underappreciated. This is what drove sophomore Tianna Sankey to create her own brand uplifting black women and highlighting their many talents. More than 441,000 followers later, her mission is still growing and expanding. @BLKgirls, created back in 2015, is an Instagram account that […]
School bus drivers shown love during appreciation week
Leon County School bus drivers were met at Gene Cox Stadium Bus Compound with a smile and a fresh bowl of homemade chili by LCS Superintendent Rocky Hanna. This week Feb. 10 – 14, 2020 is Bus Driver Appreciation Week. Bus drivers lined up to receive a fresh bowl of […]
Going red for American Heart Month
Heart disease is a disease that can affect anyone and in some cases, it is inherited and passed down, which is why healthy lifestyles are recommended for all. February is American Heart Month and the goal is to raise awareness about heart health and to advise people around you to […]
FAMU students focus on success after sports
The bright lights, screaming fans and the growth in one’s popularity are just some aspects associated with sports, but what happens when the noise dies down and those lights shut off? For many athletes it’s a challenge to find and create a name for themselves when it’s time to hang […]