The St. Marks National Wildlife and Refugee reached out to hire environmental college students to help preserve the historic landmark Saturday. Located in St. Marks just outside of Wakulla,. the park is recreational preserve that has been established since the early 1800s. One of the most profound attractions at this […]
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FAMU professor Pays for a on-campus Black History tour
A professor at Florida A&M University’s paid for an on-campus student tour out of her own pocket for The Kinsey Collection showcase Wednesday afternoon. Dr. Joe A. Houston, an english professor at the University, decided to go a different route for her english composition class. The students were brought to […]
The City of Tallahassee holds annual Southside Big Clean
Courtesy of Diamond Jones The City of Tallahassee held the annual Southside Big Clean event for the community Feb. 27. The event started at 7:30 a.m at the Jack McLean Community Center on Paul Russell Road. The event kicked off with a rally and a grab-and-go breakfast. The Capital Area […]
Tallahassee community celebrates 10th annual Black History Month program
The Lawrence-Gregory Community Center was filled with music, poetry and art celebrating the success of the Black community here in Tallahassee, as it hosted the 10th annual Black History Month Program Saturday. While also taking a moment to reflect on issues that plague the Black community nationwide, this year’s theme was […]
FSU hosts annual dance marathon
Courtesy of Dance Marathon FSU Thousands of men, women and children across the country reunited together for the annual Dance Marathon this weekend at the Donald L. Tucker Civic center Feb. 26-28. Dance Marathon is organized by students to raise money for sick children at Shand’s Children’s Hospital and the Children’s […]
Local Salvation Army holds awareness training on human trafficking
Courtesy of Breaking Belize News Awareness training concerning the prevention of human trafficking was held at The Salvation Army located from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26. This event was free to the public to convey some insight upon what can, and should, be done to put […]
Gadsden Art Center shows its fine arts exhibit
Courtesy of Taylor Watson The 27th annual exhibition of fine arts at the Gadsden Art Center will show its exhibition Jan. 15 through April 2 exposed students and residents to fine art and offered regional artists the opportunity to exhibit their work The Gadsden Art Center offers exhibitions year round […]
Black History Month ends with FAMU’s Harambee Festival
Courtesy of FAMU Forward African pride flooded throughout Cascades Park Sunday afternoon, as thousands helped closed out Black History Month with Florida A&M University’s inaugural Harambee Festival. The city of Tallahassee partnered with FAMU to bring this year’s theme, Inspiring Unity in the Community, on a grand scale. The community-wide […]
Getting to know Khalil Kinsey
Courtesy of Pinterest Khalil Kinsey, the only child of founder and owners of the Kinsey Collection Bernard and Shirley Kinsey, was raised in Los Angeles, Calif. where he grew up in a well-established and affluent household. At a young age Kinsey was well-rounded in adult surroundings and was encouraged to […]
FAMU’s Addiction Dance Experience holds showcase
Courtesy of Anquinette Taylor Addiction Dance Experience hosted its showcase at Florida A&M University’s Lee Hall Saturday. The show consisted of at least eight different scenes that varied from hip-hop style dance, contemporary dance and gospel. Addiction Dance Experience, formally known as Essence, has existed since 2011. Founders Tina Maddox […]