FAMU student, musician and producer Zachary Mighty finally released his highly anticipated album “222.” It’s a showcase for his producing skills and his passion for music. Mighty, a fourth-year music industry major from Fort Lauderdale, has been working hard toward releasing his “222” album for more than a year. He […]
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Gallery showcases Dial, a pioneering African-American artist
People from all over Tallahassee came to the Historic Union Bank Art Gallery on Saturday to celebrate Thornton Dial, Sr., and his paintings from his collection “The Many Faces of Womanhood.” According to information provided at the exhibit, Dial, who died in 2016 at age 87, was a pioneering African-American […]
Safety a concern at 2019 North Florida fair
The 78th annual North Florida Fair started it’s first night of operation in Tallahassee Thursday night. The fair features more than 50 rides, at least 40 games, and many vendors. There are also animal exhibits, arts and crafts, live entertainment, and much more. There’s something for everyone at the fair. […]
Airmen of Note bring swing to Lee Hall
The Airmen of Note kicked off its fall 2019 tour and pre-70th anniversary at Florida A&M University by continuing an ensemble tradition started in 1950. In the midst of honoring FAMU alumnus and Tuskegee Airman LT. James R. Polkinghorne, Jr., the university also was a tour site for the United […]
TMH raises awareness for lung cancer
The Tallahassee Memorial Cancer Center team rounded up some of their employees Tuesday evening and a few guests to raise awareness for lung cancer at their radiant event, “Lights in the Garden.” If you didn’t know, November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and just like breast cancer awareness where survivors […]
Was S.C. priest right to refuse communion to Biden?
Former Vice President Joe Biden, a member of the Roman Catholic Church, stopped in Florence, S.C. last month to attend Sunday mass. However, he was denied communion by the priest celebrating the mass, the Rev. Robert Morey. Morey, a former criminal defense attorney, gave a public statement supporting his withholding […]
Sister Circle brings HERstory to life
FAMU’s chapter of Sister Circle had its HERstory event Tuesday during its annual Fall Week. The members teamed up with the poetry organization Voices to showcase both organization’s members’ talents. The event was held in the Rattlers Den. Sistuhs is an organization dedicated to providing community service and to uplifting […]
The Nutcracker in November? Really?
Christmas arrived a month early at Old Willis Dairy this past Sunday evening as Tallahassee’s Pas de Vie Ballet dance company hosted its inaugural “A Very Tallahassee Nutcracker” at the historical Centerville Road property. Pink and gold seasonal ornaments hung from inside of the barn at Old Willis Dairy’s ceilings […]
Students want FAMU to do more to prevent sexual assaults
Earlier this year, students from Florida A&M University took to Twitter to express their frustrations about a trend they believe was spreading throughout the campus, one they referred to as a “rape culture.” Hundreds of students slammed the university for not doing enough to protect its students and assist those […]
The South is shaping hip-hop
It was essential that the South made a statement when it came to creating music because the hip-hop culture started up north, in the Bronx, New York. That statement was made in the ’90s, and it continues to this day. In the South, there were people who had a vision […]