Black History Month is a time to celebrate and embrace the painful yet beautiful history that came from our mothers and fathers before us. In previous years, and even now, Black-owned restaurants have been showcased and promoted to the public, but often we need to remember about our Black-owned bakeries, […]

Hidden away down a long, winding dirt road in northeast Tallahassee lies the Bradfordville Blues Club. This intimate, down-home music venue has hosted local legends and internationally known blues and jazz icons. One of Leon County’s historical gems, the long-standing club may be nearing the end of the road — […]

First responders are frequently the first on the scene when dangerous or difficult situations arise. These responsibilities, while important to the entire community, can be extremely taxing on first responders and, over time, put them at risk of trauma. Because they are constantly exposed to high-stress situations and work long […]

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has no limits regarding his agenda to stop controversial discussions on race, gender identity, and sexuality in the state. DeSantis has strategically set his sights on Black History, backing the ban on AP African American History courses being taught on high school campuses. Rev. Al Sharpton, […]

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is looking to mandate a “core curriculum” in the state’s public universities for the purpose of ensuring that college graduates are grounded in Western civilization. The goal of the governor’s core curriculum is to have students graduate with an overall understanding of “human knowledge.” However, most […]

Melinda Stanwood, a Leon County parent, has voiced her concerns about how social media is affecting her children. “My kids bring their phones to the dinner table, car, bedroom and bathroom. The addictiveness of social media cannot be understated,” Stanwood said. Social media has had an effect on children from […]

Students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities find joy in attending their school and speaking out against social injustices. We encounter numerous challenges at Florida A&M University, but because this is the capital we can address the state’s lawmakers head-on. Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, has led recent changes […]