Friday, June 27, 2025
Many things come to mind when I think of Tallahassee, a place where I’ve experienced some of my best and worst moments. I’ve lived only 30 minutes outside of Tallahassee my whole life and I often found myself in Florida’s capital on the weekends while I was growing up. Many […]
From drug and labor coercion to sex work, Tallahassee has been suffering from a spike in human trafficking and the effects it has on the community. And for some college students, like myself, it’s hit closer to home than ever before. “I was leaving work pretty late and I was […]
On the second floor of the Meek-Eaton Black Archives, is the most beautiful piece of art I have ever seen. The vibrant colors and patterns are absolutely breathtaking. The painting is one of six recently donated to the archives by world-renowned artist Steve R. Allen. The donation was part of […]
Taking pride in wanting new experiences aside from my usual weekend activities, I attended First Friday at Railroad Square. First Friday is a culmination of businesses, vendors, artists, and people gathering in one space to celebrate the first Friday of the month. Railroad Square, located between FAMU and FSU, caters […]
Thirty-one percent of the world’s mass shooters are American citizens. Yet, America is home to only 5% of the world’s population. The mass shootings at Columbine High School, Sandy Hook Elementary School, Marjory Stoneman Douglass High School, and earlier this week at Oxford High School outside Detroit, have altered the […]
Florida A&M University is widely known for its Rattler pride, famed Marching 100, LeBron-branded sports teams, alumni, unity and its position on the highest of Tallahassee’s seven hills. It is a completely different experience seeing it and then becoming a part of it. Coming from a predominantly White and Latin […]
Are you vaccinated? I wasn’t. When the pandemic hit the United States some 20 months ago, I thought great, another recession. I knew the nation would be greatly affected, but when the COVID-19 vaccine arrived, I didn’t think the nation would become so divided. You were looked down on if […]
Getting convictions against the men who murdered Ahmaud Arbery was easy. Here are a few reasons why. On Feb. 23, 2020, Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, was murdered in Glynn County, Georgia. Arbery had been pursued by three white residents, Travis McMichael and his father Gregory McMichael, who was armed […]
The musical comet, formally known as Adele, finally returned after six years. On Nov. 19, the “Hello” singer released her fourth studio LP, “30.” According to Adele, the album has been in the works for the past three years and the singer referred to it as her most personal album […]
Oh’ Lemonade is a Black-owned and operated event caterer, drink supplier and eatery specializing in 20-ounce flavored and fresh fruit-infused lemonades, which have become a staple in the Tallahassee community. Originally conceived as a family lemonade stand in 2012, Oh’ Lemonade moved to its current location tucked in the Breezeway […]