Florida A&M University’s Chapter of Progressive Black Men Inc. presented a special appropriation bill to the 45th Student Senate for the third time on Feb. 25. Their requests were tabled indefinitely. According to pbm1989.org, PBM is trying to raise money to attend their 13th annual National Conference in April to […]
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Career Source hosts South Monroe brownfield designation meeting
The City of Tallahassee is currently looking to designate commercial properties on South Monroe Street between FAMU Way and Orange Avenue as a brownfield. The meeting was held Tuesday evening in the Career Source on South Monroe Street. According to Florida Department of Environmental Protection, a brownfield is “any real […]
SGA HOSTED HARLEM RENAISSANCE EXHIBIT
Ajh Roache showing students a piece from the Kinsley Collection Student Government Association hosted the Harlem Renaissance Art Gallery on Thursday in Foster-Tanner for Black out Loud Week. SGA this event was to bring awareness to the student body about the positive aspect of black history month. The event started […]
American Red Cross receives proclamation
Courtesy of Shelinka Cunningham Mayor Andrew Gillum and the Tallahassee City Commissioners awarded the Tallahassee chapter of American Red Cross with a proclamation at the city commission meeting. Curtis Richardson, Tallahassee city commissioner, said the Red Cross services are essential. “The Red Cross provides invaluable services to those who are […]
Commissioner Ziffer calls out Mayor Gillum’s ‘Lack of Diversity’
Courtesy of Tallahassee Democrat Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, a Florida A&M graduate beginning his second year as the city’s top-elected official, was accused this week of being tone-deaf when it comes to diversity. Commissioner Gil Ziffer was sharply critical of Gillum — and the process — for his appointments to […]
From FAMU to the FBI
For the first time in Florida A&M University’s history, a former rattler obtained an opportunity to join the Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy. Lt. William Evers of FAMU Police Department will be embarking to Quantico, Va. to join other individuals to get a chance to join the FBI Academy. There […]
FAMU’s Jake Gaither House Is Officially a ‘Historic Place’
In Wednesday’s meeting, the City Commission unanimously voted to add Jake Gaither’s house to the local register of historic places. The house is currently owned by Cornelius Jones, who has spent more than $100,000 to restore it. Jones bought the house back in 2013 with the intention of reselling. […]
Commissioner Ziffer calls out Mayor Gillum’s ‘Lack of Diversity’
Courtesy of Tallahassee Democrat Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, Florida A&M University graduate beginning his second year as the city’s top-elected official, was accused this week of being tone-deaf when it comes to diversity. Commissioner Gil Ziffer was sharply critical of Gillum — and the process — for his appointments to […]
Florida lawmakers discuss bill concerning tracking devices
Courtesy of GPS Tracking Equipmet Florida lawmakers were pushing to revise CS/BS 298 Wednesday, dealing with the installation of tracking devices. The bill is proposing a revision of exceptions to a prohibition on the installation of tracking devices or applications, to specify that the exceptions applies only to private investigations […]
New bill could allow people to take over social media accounts
Courtesy of Entreprenuer Floridians could designate a custodian to access and manage their social media, email and online financial accounts when they die or become incapacitated, under a bill moving through the state legislature. Senate Bill 494 passed the Senate unanimously in mid February, and a companion House bill passed […]