Handmade beaded, braided and roped jewelry from Drawn By The Natural Fresh smells from authentic Latin cuisine being prepared under tents, infectious laughter and live bone-moving music filled the air as Latin American families and friends gathered to celebrate the 5th annual North Florida Hispanic Festival 2015 at St. Louis […]
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The Man Behind the Bowtie: Marquis Ellison
Photo courtesy of http://instidy.com/marquisrashoid Owner/Designer of Marquis Rashoid, Marquis Ellison. Providing high fashion with a higher purpose, Marquis Ellison, Owner/Designer of his exclusive handmade bowtie company, Marquis Rashoid, discovered his love for fashion at a young age and then determined that it was his calling after college. He attended Florida State […]
The FAMU Connections Welcome Back Showcase
Courtesy of Nia Wallace Florida A&M University (FAMU) Connection kicked off the 2015-2016 school year with its first showcase Sept. 2 in the Charles Winter Wood Essential Theater. The FAMU connection has found a group of lucky willing talents that have made cuts into the organization. A phenomenal show was […]
Tallahassee Museum Host African American World War II Exhibit
Tuskegee Airman, Howard A. Wooten. Tallahassee Museum presents African Americans in World War II (WWII). starting July 1-Sept. 30 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The exhibit is geared toward highlighting the achievements of African Americans who have served in all five service branches during WWII. More than 2.5 million African Americans […]
iGrow means Tallahassee Grows
Mayor Andrewv Gillum showing his support for iGrow. Tallahassee Food Network’s (TFN) youth-focused group, iGrow, opened a new garden on Friday to help inner city children learn the importance of agriculture and leadership. iGrow “What You Like,” is a South City youth empowerment and agricultural program run solely by […]
The First Tallahassee Gentlemen’s Quarterly
Mayor, Andrew Gillum and Mr. FAMU, Imir Hall Mr. Florida A&M University (FAMU) wasted no time getting involved in the community by hosting the first youth men’s conference Saturday in the university’s Grand Ballroom. Tallahassee Gentlemen’s Quarterly (TGQ), brought young men from Leon and Gadsden counties with hopes that […]
New Shoe Boutique Brings Something New to Tallahassee
Owner Anthony Castro helping customer try on shoes Pink Shoe Bag held its grand opening Friday, giving customers a fresh experience of unique styles. Customers were welcomed with the scent of fresh food, the sound of popular tunes by DJ Loosekid and a 20 percent off sale. The boutique opened […]
15th Annual Grape Harvest Festival
Agricultural Students Prepare Grapes for Annual Grape Picking Festival For the 15th year in a row families packed the Florida A&M University Viticulture Center to celebrate the Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, August 29. Saturday was a chance to showcase research that the university viticulture center does in studying and […]
Mr. Florida A&M wastes no Time Getting Involved with the Community
Tallahassee Gentlemen’s Quarterly Tallahassee Gentlemen’s Quarterly (TGQ) is hosting its first male youth conference Saturday, August 29. The conference will provide free mentorship to young African-American males in the Tallahassee area. More than 200 males are expected to attend in hopes to hear meaningful advice from guest speakers such […]
Shoe Lovers Excited about New Boutique
27-year-old Anthony Castro, owner of Pink Shoe Bag. Tallahassee’s newest Gaines Street District addition is now ready for its grand opening. Pink Shoe Bag, located at 439 W. Gaines St. next to Savannah’s Country Buffet is a charming new shoe boutique with a flavorful Miami style. Owner, 27-year-old Anthony Castro, […]