Uncategorized

Uncategorized

Quincy Farmer Cultivates Food, Nurtures Proud Family Tradiiton

A pebble-covered trail leads into a driveway of a wood cabin that seems to have stood for generations. A tarp covers the roof damaged by past hurricanes. Leafless trees surround the structure. At the back of the cabin, red, yellow and white chickens and roosters mill around. O’Harold Black, a […]

Uncategorized

‘The Haves and The Have Nots’ Comes to Tallahassee

Tyler Perry’s “The Have and The Have Nots” play is showing at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center next week in a one-night only showing. “The Have and The Have Nots” is scheduled to be at the T-LCCC Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 7:30 p.m. when its 20-city tour stops in Tallahassee. […]

Uncategorized

Time to Bring that Ugly Sweater

And it is back: The Annual Ugly Sweater Jam. The Student Government Association, the Office of Student Activities and Cultural Awareness, Social Unity, Community Service will host the donation drive/dance party in Gaither Gymnasium tonight from 8 p.m. to midnight. The event is more than just a good time; it […]

Uncategorized

Broken But Not Powerless

The first black eye came suddenly. “I refused to buy him a shirt and he grabbed me by my necklace,” the young woman remembers. He pulled the jewelry around her neck so tightly she could feel her skin tearing. She raised her hands to stop him from choking her, and […]

Uncategorized

A Different Pointe to Ballet: Harlem Dance Theater Performs at Lee Hall

As residents of the community filled the sold-out auditorium of Lee Hall Friday night, there were blank stares and confusion as to why the lights were not dim and the stage was not ready. The audience anxiously waited for the curtains to open. To the audience’s dismay, Keith Saunders, director […]

Uncategorized

PETA Goes to the Circus

When one thinks of the circus, the picture of animals being treated cruelly does not come to mind. However, Friday night, as patrons made their way to the ticket for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, they were bombarded with questions, “Would you like a pamphlet on gruesome […]

Uncategorized

This Week in Tallahassee: Heeeeeeere Coooooomes the Big Top

Boogie on down with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus, coming to Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center Thursday to Sunday. Arrive early, and join the fun at the All Access Pre-show Party. Here you can rock the night away learning the latest dance moves from the Ringling Bros., and […]

Uncategorized

Let’s Get in Shape, Tallahassee

#8220;Bang, bang, choo-choo train!” shouted Zumba instructor Sue Tucker from the fit floor as she demonstrated fat-burning dance moves. With more than 1,500 residents anxious to begin the new year with a healthy lifestyle, vendors at the fifth annual Tallahassee Fitness Festival encouraged them to do just that, in various […]

Uncategorized

Enter the ‘Year of the Dragon’

New Year’s is among the most highly-anticipated holidays in almost every culture. And the Chinese, in particular, anticipate New Year’s as much as any other Americans. African-Americans or Caucasian Americans celebrate the start of a new year at church or in the presence of fireworks. Some families celebrate with dinners. […]

Uncategorized

Sushi: That’s How I Roll

For students at Florida A&M, the thought of eating sushi either draws a smile of familiar delight or a look of pained disgust. There’s no in-between, according to students that The Famuan talked to. “Ewwww, I would never eat sushi, not even on my death bed,” says sophomore Aaliyah Holiday. […]