Wednesday, July 23, 2025
If you were to sit down and think of all the things that are associated with the ongoing pandemic, the word “distance” would be among the first things that come to mind. However, even during this unprecedented time, there seems to be one aspect of life that continues to bring […]
While many Americans — especially senior citizens — are thrilled that the COVID-19 vaccine is available, many communities are not ready to embrace the drug. People of color can remember racist and dangerous times when health policies and scientific experiments focused specially on susceptible Black and brown communities. America’s history […]
COVID-19 has been here for almost a full year and has impacted sectors of each city differently. Here in Tallahassee the restaurant scene has suffered a few losses, and owners have had to adapt to new COVID policies. According to the National Restaurant Association, as of Dec. 7, at least […]
Florida State University opened its doors at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center this week to distribute vaccinations in the arms of those in the community who were eligible. Appointments were available Wednesday and Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The institution has successfully rolled out 4,800 vaccine shots […]
The National Council of Negro Women hosted a virtual event on Wednesday: “Fall in love with your Black-owned business.” It featured entrepreneurs who are FAMU students as they discussed their businesses and their journeys. The three entrepreneurs who provided insight were Nicholas Jonas, owner of Stretch Life Visuals; Kourtlan Carter, […]
When you think of the Peace Corps, most students at FAMU think of traveling to a third-world country, volunteering their services and changing the lives of individuals. That vision is true, but there’s so much more to this organization. On Wednesday, the Peace Corps hosted a webinar called “Black American […]
Hive Social app is becoming an overnight sensation with Gen Z. Developed in 2019 by 22-year-old CEO, Cassandra Pop, the social media app is described by users as a combination of the best of Twitter, Instagram and Myspace. Although the app was created in 2019, it did not receive traction […]
Ever since Vice President Kamala Harris entered the political arena, there has been mixed reviews about her background and race. Some would argue that Harris isn’t Black because she is biracial. She is indeed a Black woman and there shouldn’t be any doubts about it. Harris has accomplished a lot and broken […]
Yves Saint Laurent once said: “The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion, but cosmetics are easier to buy.” This wisdom has rung true for beauty gurus around the world, especially here in Tallahassee. Our beloved college town is home to a variety of nail technicians, lash technicians, hair […]
Good beer is often not a well-kept secret, and it has allowed Byron and Angela Burroughs to create Tallahassee’s first and largest brewery. On Friday, February 12, the Proof Brewing Co. held its grand opening of the Proof Brewpub, which will be open five days a week, instead of three […]