Slutty Vegan, an Atlanta-based Black-owned restaurant known for its vegan burgers, hosted a pop-up Saturday that showed just how popular the restaurant is. Held at noon in the parking lot of the Koger Center, the bright yellow food truck was decorated with “Vegan for the Culture” and “Slutty” for its “Gettin’ […]
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‘Celebrating Black voices’ one non-traumatic film at a time
It’s that time of year again. The time where influential figures and voices get their spotlight: Black History Month. Black History Month was launched by Dr. Carter G. Woodson. It is celebrated in countries such as the United States, Germany and The Netherlands. It was originally focused on reaching Black […]
The Taste 850 is giving Tallahassee a taste of fine seafood
A Black-owned seafood restaurant, The Taste 850, is cultivating its own history in Tallahassee. The owners of The Taste 850, Cierra and Sterling Bennett, are amongst those achieving success in the food industry. The Bennetts opened The Taste 850 in 2021 after rebranding their previous food truck business, CC’s Kitchen, […]
SJGC adjunct professor shines bright in ‘Joy and Excellence’ exhibit
Kofi Annon, the illustrious Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, once said we may have different religions, different languages, and different colored skin, but we all belong to the human race. In honor of Black History Month, the Lemoyne Arts Center is presenting the “Joy & Excellence” exhibit to celebrate Black culture […]
The inspiring resilience of FAMU women’s wrestling
Florida A&M University goes down in history as the longest active Historically Black College & University (HBCU) in the nation with a collegiate wrestling men’s and women’s wrestling program. However, FAMU is the first and only HBCU to have a women’s wrestling team. In 2000, FAMU professor Thomas White started […]
The walls around your mind: mental health in isolation
Imagine being locked in the house, terrified to go outside because you could fall ill, be hospitalized or worse for the entirety of your sophomore year. For me, there was no need to imagine it because that was my reality: an entire year of isolation. Isolation can really take a […]
J-School Journals to air Sunday
J-School Journals is a showcase for student documentaries that airs on the university’s public access cable channel and is also streamed online. J-School Journals, originally called “Documentary Night,” has become a legacy at FAMU since 2006. This legacy will be returning at 7 p.m. Sunday. The project is run by […]
Byars succeeding, thanks to CeDAR
Anaiya Byars is a third-year graphic design major at Florida A&M University. The Miami native is also enrolled in CeDAR, the Center for Disability Access and Resources. The FAMU program provides supportive services to students with disabilities to enhance their skills for personal, academic, and professional growth. Byars, 21, has […]
FSU students ‘not surprised’ by misconduct allegations involving faculty
Florida State University discreetly took action earlier this semester in response to allegations of sexual misconduct involving three faculty members. One professor was terminated, one was suspended and a third professor was allowed to keep his job, according to disciplinary records that were made public last month. FSU fired Ross […]
Let’s ‘hair’ it for The Crown Factory
Seniya Anderson started The Crowne Factory in March of 2020. Anderson, a senior at Florida A&M University, has always loved everything that has to do with beauty, but she showed a special interest in hair. She loved the uniqueness of Black hair and discovered she had a knack for doing […]