Bored at my aunt’s house on a scorching hot day in the summer of July 1998, my younger cousin and I were channel surfing. My aunt was gone to work so we were home alone. Nothing was on TV and it was too hot in Jacksonville to make us want […]
Lifestyles
Faith heals scars from fire
Robert Streater, III was told as a child he would never walk again. His life would be very different. Despite that decree over his life, Streater never lost hope. At age eight, at his childhood home in Richmond, Va., Streater was playing in a pile of leaves on a crisp […]
Microsoft’s Zune HD comes out on top
For those of us still riding the train of rebellion when it comes to Apple, Microsoft has released the long awaited Zune HD. We now have plausible reason to gloat. Though I have never been a fan of Apple, I must admit that I always thought Microsoft was lacking in […]
Atlanta classic events
It’s that time a year again! The Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic goes down this weekend Sept. 24-27.The event, hosted by 100 Black Men of Atlanta is one of the biggest and most anticipated historically black college and university games of the season. Look forward to a weekend full […]
Gospel fest a big hit
Hundreds of people waited outside FAMU’s Multipurpose Center anxiously anticipating Bishop Hezekiah Walker to revive them at the Tallahassee Gospel Fest on Saturday. Classified as a bishop, pastor, overseer, choir director, songwriter, musician, and author, convergence is not an issue with this dynamic artist.Speaking in a low, subtle voice and […]
Comedian wows local crowd
Funny man, David Allan Grier gave a knee-slapping performance at Tallahassee’s Comedy Zone on Sept. 15. Grier is best known for his flamboyant, yet hysterical character on the earlier ‘90’s, “In Living Color. For Grier, this show in town was another way to exercise what people assume he does best-making […]
Chefs leave organic trail
Just call them four organic chefs that enjoy cross-state biking. The bikers have put their finances on the line to ensure that the next generation of Americans, especially blacks, are living a healthy lifestyle free from cancer, diabetes and other health-related illnesses. The band of organic biking chefs stopped by […]
New hotel showcases contemporary style
#8220;A go-go stay and play” is the tagline of the newest and boldest hotel to be added to the Tallahassee downtown area. The trendy Aloft Tallahassee Downtown Hotel opened on August 27 with 162 rooms for visitors to the state capital. It offers a new style for guests to come […]
Movie brings familiar storyline, good laughs
Tyler Perry delivers another heart felt production filled with old-fashioned values in, “I Can Do Bad All By Myself.”In this drama, Perry sets aside the snappy old lady, Madea, to feature the come to life story of an alcoholic lounge singer that is left with her sister’s kids. Perry’s latest […]
The lure of Saturday night lights is hard to resist
The tangy and sweet smell of Hawaiian barbeque pizza fills my apartment on a late Saturday night. As I bite into a fresh slice, one of my friends yell out “Passed go! Gimmie [sic] my $200!” I hand him two tan colored $100 bills all while my other friend laughs […]