Sunday, April 28, 2024
Photo credit: Sydne Vigille As Black History Month comes to a close, the students and faculty from FAMU’s health, physical and recreation department have joined together to celebrate through a panel discussion. This year’s Black History Month panel discussion was themed “African-Americans in Time of War,” which […]
As the tires hit the pavement and the hastened wind blew through her braids, Tallahassee resident Emily Ace, has always enjoyed bike riding. When she looked out of the window of her residence hall on Florida A&M University’s campus, she saw another way to relieve stress and exercise […]
Pole Level 5 instructor, Amanda Chown shows her students how to get out a pole technique safely. Photo credit: Aaliyah Wilkerson As the rhythmic pop music played, the women’s bodies clung to the steel silver poles. Letting their hair down as they used their thigh muscles to keep their […]
The Stompdown will be at 7 p.m. March 3 at Godby High School Auditorium Photo credit: Djuan Ballinger The nation’s largest step show competition is coming to Tallahassee. Ballinger Productions and Entertainment will be presenting The Stompdown with host Jay Fever from the hit show “Bring It.” The Stompdown is a step competition […]
Omega Lamplighters before the Black Panther screening on Feb. 16. Photo credit: Ulysses D. Jenkins With the highly anticipated release of the Marvel blockbuster “Black Panther,” several organizations hosted screenings including The Chi Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. In celebration of unity amongst the black community, The Chi […]
Here to crush your cravings, Magda’s has set up shop and is ready to satisfy your sweet tooth. The new College Town eatery offers coffee, sweet treats and savory slices to make your taste buds happy. Magda’s is affiliated with For The Table Hospitality. The group also owns Township, […]
The Rev. Ervin Omega Gilliam and young brother Melvin Gilliam stand outside their family owned business, Gilliam Brothers Barber Shop. Photo credit: Jessica Gardner Frenchtown is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Tallahassee that has been a site of change and development. Business owners of the predominately African-American neighborhood […]
It’s impressive what can happen when you experience black culture through the joy of reading. The African-American read in, held Saturday at the county library’s main branch, inspired members of the community to appreciate the significance of black literature and honor African-American authors. Community leaders and participants shared a […]
Here on the campus of Florida A&M University the percentage of students who want to be dentist is quite small compared to the other types of doctors students are aiming to be. For many finding fellow students who share that same career choice can be […]
quot;Its ok to not be ok," quote featured on the Active Minds Twitter account on Jan. 2. Photo credit: Active Minds via Twitter @Active_Minds Although college can be exciting, it can also be overwhelming, leading to different forms of mental health conditions. The nonprofit organization, Active Minds, is dedicated to addressing […]