As the first Black woman nominated to the Supreme Court, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has become an inspiration and a beacon of hope for many people around the world, especially Black law school students. Hundreds of law students, including members of the Florida A&M University College of Law Chapter of […]

Abigail Sewell, a second-year theater major at Florida A&M University, is starting off on the right foot on campus. Sewell transferred to FAMU this semester from Miami Dade College, where she obtained her associate degree in December. Hailing from Miami, Sewell is a full-time student who wants to engage in […]

The Alpha chapter of Kappa Psi Psi Healthcare sorority held its first cardiopulmonary resuscitation [CPR] seminar on Thursday. The sorority was able to partner with the Black-owned BLS CPR/First Aid training business True Samaritan. Ariane Canales, a junior at Florida A&M University, said she enjoyed the seminar. “The seminar was […]

Obsessions gift shop is a small store located in Railroad Square. Owned by Betty Proctor, Obsessions has creative and convenient items such as coffee cups, shirts, wine glasses, jewelry and more. Proctor doesn’t only sell items in the shop; she also hosts creative workshops for the Tallahassee community and surrounding […]

She’s beauty, she’s grace, she’s the first Black Miss Winter Haven. On January 22, many young women gathered and competed for the title of Miss Florida Citrus and Miss Winter Haven with Florida A&M University sophomore Jada Carter coming out with a win. Not only is her crowning a personal […]

Research demonstrates that African-American and Hispanic/Latino children enter kindergarten an average of 7-12 months behind in reading skills and 9-10 months behind in math skills, with even larger gaps existing for low-income students, according to the National Institute for Early Education. Florida Senate Bill 1148, filed by Senator Aaron Bean […]

Nallah Brown has always felt a deep spiritual connection to the world around her. Every day she finds a new way to connect with the world whether it’s through dance, writing or documenting the lives of people from the African diaspora. Brown was born in her parents’ house in Houston, […]

Electric scooters are piling up around Tallahassee, as the newest trend in transportation continues to appeal to college students and others. Electric scooters allow students to glide from one place to another with convenience and ease. The city initiated three-month pilot program in 2019. There are nearly 1,000 scooters available […]

Zachary Bell, Florida A&M University’s student body president-elect, is eager to make his mark during the upcoming academic year. Bell, a student in the School of Business and Industry, serves as the 2021-2022 SGA Student Senate president, a frequent springboard for study body presidents. Bell, who campaigned as the “Bell […]

As the war between Ukraine and Russia continues, local organizations are stepping forward to aid Ukrainians by collecting donations for supplies. The Rotary Club of Tallahassee Northside is locally and internationally involved in community service. Their connections and ability to communicate with the president of the International Rotary Club of […]