The First Amendment assures us that as American citizens we have the right to freedom of speech and freedom of the press. As true as this may be, there are certain boundaries that cannot be easily crossed when it comes to the world of the internet. Social media platforms such […]
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Parents will have to sign off on sex education if bill is approved
Sex education is at the heart of House Bill 545, which is making its way through the Legislature. The bill, which was recently heard by the Secondary Education and Career Development Subcommittee, would require parents to sign off for their children to be taught sex education in the state’s public […]
Will 2020 grads return to FAMU for in-person commencement?
Florida A&M University revealed that it will be hosting a special in-person ceremony this summer for alumni who didn’t have the privilege last year due to the pandemic. The university announced there will be a series of six ceremonies to honor the achievements of the graduates who want the opportunity […]
Bill aims to prohibit transgender student-athletes
Almost a month ago, The Fairness in Female Sports Act was filed by the state House of Representatives’ Secondary Education & Career Development Subcommittee requiring that certain educational institutions’ athletic teams or sports be classified based on students biological sex. If approved, this would prohibit athletic teams or sports appointed […]
TikTok is changing the music industry
“Renegade.” “Old Town Road.” “Say So.” “Corvette Corvette.” You’ve probably heard at least one of these songs playing throughout the last year, and if not you’ve definitely been living under a rock — or maybe just oblivious to the new trend in music. All of these catchy tunes received their […]
Three women artists to honor this month
Women’s History Month is coming to an end. Many have taken the time to celebrate women of the past, but people often forget to celebrate the women who are living and making history right now. There are many women, especially in the music industry, who are making history and using […]
Hines is first girl in Leon County to sign flag football scholarship
For Sidney Hines, playing football has always been her passion. When she was a little girl, Hines developed a love for the sport when she first started playing in second grade. Her love for the game has allowed the Chiles High senior to make history as the first female in […]
Craft Fest connects businesses, patrons
Due to Tallahassee’s ever changing policies on in-person events and programs, many of the city’s larger engagements have been canceled or made virtual in an effort to slow the spread of the pandemic. Last weekend’s third annual Craft Fest was able to reunite the city through its safety conscious recognition […]
A micro-aggression moment
So, one of my white coworkers randomly “complimented” me today by saying that I was the nicest Black person that he has ever worked with. Before I began jumping with joy, I immediately thought about a few variables: How long has he worked, where else has he worked, how many […]
FAMU partners with Elder Care Services
Elder Care Services is collaborating with FAMU’s COVID site in order to provide vaccination shots to seniors ages 60 and over. Elder Care Services is working to provide transportation for seniors to this vaccination site at then Lawson Center with the help of volunteers and a desire to help seniors […]