Many food banks in North Florida have spent ample time combatting food insecurity in the region, but amid the coronavirus pandemic these organizations are also working to keep their community members safe. Shari Hubbard works at Second Harvest of the Big Bend. She says that one of their biggest concerns […]

Florida A&M University is one of many historically Black colleges and universities receiving a portion of the national COVID-19 relief bill. FAMU is receiving a substantial amount of money from the federal government in hopes to better financially support HBCUs, especially during the pandemic. The bill was approved in late […]

Florida A&M President Larry Robinson delivered his annual State of the University address Wednesday, calling it “Sustaining Excellence.”  Robinson  provided  updates on the university’s six strategic priorities, explained how FAMU has maintained its record of success, and discussed  plans to ensure the future excellence of Florida A&M University. Provost Maurice […]

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Florida, so have scammers. Cyber-scammers have offered Florida’s seniors a COVID-19 vaccine appointment in exchange for personal information and a fee. Since the  COVID-19 vaccine has been dispersed, Florida’s vaccine distribution strategy has continued to evolve, prompting scammers to be on the lookout […]

The first meeting held by the Florida A&M University Student Government Association this year was this Wednesday via Zoom. During the Lobbying and Speakers Forum, the Hansel Tookes Recreation Center requested over $30,000 in order to cover Other Personal Services and groundskeeping expenses. Assistant Director of Programs, George Heimbach, was […]

As part of its campaign to combat the spread of COVID-19, Florida A&M University received doses of the coronavirus vaccine on Wednesday, Jan 20. Through a partnership with the Leon County Health Department, FAMU’s Student Health Services received the vaccine allotment. The partnership provides the county an opportunity to expand […]

The coronavirus pandemic has caused considerable hardships for many people in America. With the biggest economic recession since the Great Depression, a lot of families have not been able to afford to buy groceries or clothes. Food banks in Tallahassee have offered these essentials to the homeless and families in […]

Last year, Tallahassee witnessed numerous demonstrations based on the right to peacefully assemble due to the unruly pattern of police brutality. On Wednesday, Serenity Coffee and Kava Bar on Railroad Avenue hosted an open discussion about how the community can continue the progression of fighting the racial injustices that Black […]

In the wake of the pandemic the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which provided paid sick leave for employees with COVID-19 related reasons, went into effect on April 1, 2020. But the FFCRA Act expired on Dec. 31, denying employers with less than 500 employees, including teachers and all public […]

From the banging of the drums to the roar of the horns, the Marching 100 returned to the spotlight on a national scale during their pre-recorded inaugural performance Tuesday evening. At 8 p.m. the revered band was among many performers, speakers and inspiring storytellers coming together to honor President-elect Joe […]