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FAMU hosts colorectal cancer awareness seminar

Florida A&M University’s future public health professionals hosted the “Colorectal Cancer Awareness Seminar” on Wednesday via Zoom. John Luque and Prashanth Vennataganti, MD were the designated speakers on this panel. Dr. Luque spoke on his current research at FAMU involving colorectal cancer. “African Americans are among the most disparaged groups […]

Lifestyles

Flea market bouncing back post-COVID

The Tallahassee Flea Market has been a hub for trade and collectibles for many years. Though the location faced its hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic, many supporters agree that the site is invaluable. Tom Yates is a local buyer and collector who has frequented the Tallahassee Flea Market for more […]

Opinions

Angela Bassett deserves our applause

The Oscars are a star-studded night to acknowledge talent in Hollywood’s film industry. For most actors and actresses, receiving acknowledgment from the Academy Awards is like finding gold at the end of the rainbow. Over the years, the Oscars have faced scrutiny due to the lack of Black actors being […]

Lifestyles

Separating the art from the artist

A great actor is able to portray many different characters on screen that changes from film to film. At times some actors naturally play roles so great that you can’t see the actors past that performance. Chloe Bailey, most known for her rise to stardom alongside her twin sister Halle […]

Lifestyles

Event shines spotlight on Black women

In honor of Women’s History Month, Leon County employees, students and Tallahassee residents gathered at The Moon Thursday for the inaugural Black Women and the Fight for Equality event. “As a Black woman you must strategically play the hand that is dealt to you. We have the most power in […]

Lifestyles

R&B and paint party

Florida A&M University’s Efferson Student Union and Activities hosted an R&B and Paint event in the Grand Ballroom for FAMU students to celebrate women during Women’s History Month. The room was full of smiling faces and music provided by DJ Savage. The event was packed, as a majority of the […]

News

Crime survivors speak at the Capitol

From the fourth floor of the Capitol Tuesday morning, visitors could hear the chanting: “When survivors speak, change happens!” The chant came from the group of attendees for the Fifth Annual Survivors Speak event, hosted by the Alliance for Safety and Justice Crime Survivors Unit. The group is part of […]

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Tiny homes may face big changes

The growing trend of living small in order to save big is being met in Florida with new rules and regulations. Florida State Senator Cyndi Stevenson, R-Saint Augustine, has introduced House Bill 321, which would tax movable tiny homes based on their classification through a registration process similar to that […]

Sports

FAMU becoming a pipeline to the NFL

HBCU athletes are often overlooked when it comes to getting exposure and opportunities to perform at the next level. However there’s been a shift in the amount of attention that athletes at HBCUs have been getting of late. Now more than ever HBCU sports are in the spotlight on a […]