Florida A&M University is hosting its homecoming Oct. 23 through Oct. 30. FAMU’s homecoming will be “epic” with appearances from Kevin Hart, Lil Baby, Moneybagg Yo, Will Packer, Desi Banks and more. FAMU kicked-off its homecoming festivities with a drive-in movie at Bragg Memorial Stadium showcasing the movie titled, “Drumline”, […]

After seeing the need and struggle for people with disabilities to get access to the COVID-19 vaccine, Disability Rights Florida is on a mission to get individuals with disabilities, the elderly, family members and caregivers vaccinated — especially in rural communities. DRF is a nonprofit organization that provides legal advocacy […]

Florida State University has recently partnered with the Florida Department of Corrections to provide an art therapy program catered to young inmates who have special needs. The program has been a triumph, according to FSU. The university and the state recently singed a three-year contract that will double the size […]

As the COVID-19 pandemic lingers in Leon County, altering the livelihood of many, Tallahassee’s most vulnerable citizens feel the wrath of its effects. Local group homes were forced to adjust to life during the midst of the pandemic to adhere to federal COVID-19 regulations. “The safety of my clients comes […]

Students from other HBCUs are flocking to FAMU’s epic return of homecoming this year, eager to experience a fully opened homecoming. Florida A&M University homecoming began Sunday, Oct. 24 , and continues to Saturday this coming Sunday. It started with the coronation of Mr. and Miss FAMU and will end […]

Florida A&M University’s j-school welcomed special guests from Walt Disney and ESPN on Wednesday as part of the homecoming week “Grads are Back” event. The panelists spoke about their careers post-graduation. The event, “Creating Magic for the Culture,” was inspired by Disney’s “On the Yard” initiative, which aims to amplify […]

State Sen. Annette Taddeo will be hosting a Florida governor campaign kickoff fundraiser at 6 p.m. Thursday. Taddeo joins nine others, including former Gov. Charlie Crist and Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, vying for the Democratic Party nomination and hoping to topple Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. Taddeo announced last week that […]

Florida A&M University is enjoying one of the biggest homecoming celebrations of the year after being forced to cancel the event in 2020 — while still taking the necessary safety precautions to address COVID-19. This is also one of the busiest weeks for students as they finish up midterms, which […]

Last week, the first Black United States Secretary of State, Colin Powell, died from complications of COVID-19. He was also battling cancer. Powell was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells that suppresses the body’s immune response. Even though Powell was fully vaccinated to prevent COVID, the virus […]

After initially announcing its arrival to Tallahassee in August with the development of a 630,000-square-foot fulfillment center, Amazon is adding to its local imprint with the purchase of a second lot on the west side of town. Soon to be located on a 170 -acre plot near Interstate 10 on […]