Using the flea market as a platform helps entrepreneurs expand their business without requiring a lot of up-front cash. “I sold things all the time when I was younger. When I was in high school, I sold candy, school supplies and jewelry. Recently I decided to use my passion […]
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FAMU law school introduces marijuana courses
Cannabis prescription Photo credit: Jade Jacobs Despite multiple, hopeful talks of adding a cannabis course to Florida A&M University’s College of Law, two new courses will finally be offered in reference to the prominent subject of marijuana. FAMU law students can now anticipate enrolling in “Cannabis Law and Cultural […]
Striplin seeks second term on School Board
Alva Striplin, a former middle school math teacher, called it a “victory for the teachers” when she was elected in 2014 to serve District 1 on the Leon County School Board. Striplin grew up in Tallahassee and after high school went to Florida State University. where she was a […]
Young entrepreneur aims to be a millionaire
The journey to success has had its trials and tribulations for local business owner Patrice Delevoe, but his end game appears to have a very rewarding purpose. “My goal is to show people that it is possible. Yes, there are challenges but it is possible,” Delevoe said. Delevoe grew […]
Will more top high school athletes consider HBCUs?
More than 50 years ago, African American college football was just as competitive as any conference in the nation. Historically black colleges and universities routinely produced notable and Hall of Fame quality professional athletes due to the endless talent that graced these campuses because of segregation. The beginning of […]
More and more millennials turn to Netflix
The cell phone view of Netflix’s Home Page. Photo Courtesy: Kaiyah Clarke Netflix has become the leading streaming service worldwide with more than 130 million subscribers. In 1997, Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph created the online movie rental portal that is Netflix. By 2000, Hastings and Randolph had implemented […]
Meet Frenchtown’s newest coffee shop: Southern Velvet Café
Located on West Georgia Street, Southern Velvet Cafe joined Casanas Village as one of the buildings introduced through Frenchtown’s ongoing development. The restaurant is the brainchild of Stephanie Waldo. As part owner and head baker at the café, she came up with an idea to open a bakery while […]
New You Fitness Studio reflects its owner
Johnathon Q. Brooks had been on a journey. He began his soul searching to try and glean his overall purpose through books. He said his top two books were "The Secret," by Rhonda Byrne and "48 Days To The Work You Love," by Dan Miller. These self-exploration books guided […]
Think twice before charging your phone in public ports
We all have been there at least once: Your phone is dying, and you really need to use it. You spot a USB port or outlet while you’re out at a public place and decide to plug it in to get more battery juice. While public outlets may be […]
More and more millennials turn to Netflix
The cell phone view of Netflix’s Home Page. Photo Courtesy: Kaiyah Clarke Netflix has become the leading streaming service worldwide with more than 130 million subscribers. In 1997, Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph created the online movie rental portal that is Netflix. By 2000, Hastings and Randolph had implemented a […]