Presidential Candidate Donald Trump’s plane flew over a crowd of roughly 20,000 people Monday night, a day before Super Tuesday. The rally was held in the PE Complex at Valdosta State University. The complex reached capacity with about 7,500 in attendance and while the rest of the crowd listened outside. […]
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The Senate needs a principal
When the news broke that Justice Antonin Scalia passed away on Feb. 13, within hours Majority Leader Mitch McConnell released a statement stating that they will deny any nominees to fill the ninth justice place. “The American people should have a voice in the selection of their next supreme court […]
FAMU professor Pays for a on-campus Black History tour
A professor at Florida A&M University’s paid for an on-campus student tour out of her own pocket for The Kinsey Collection showcase Wednesday afternoon. Dr. Joe A. Houston, an english professor at the University, decided to go a different route for her english composition class. The students were brought to […]
Smash burgers is coming to Tennessee Street
Smash Burgers is opening its third location soon in Tallahassee on West Tennessee Street in the location of the former Gate gas station. A booming burger franchise known for its "smashed to order" technique is blazing a trail to Tallahassee. The first Smashburger opened in late march 2015 at the […]
FAMU Student Supreme Court reaches a decision for spring elections
Florida A&M University’s Student Supreme Court voted Monday in favor of a new presidential and vice presidential election, which will be held March 16-23. Voting will be available on FAMU’s campus, including the College of Law. Following the FAMU spring elections on Feb. 22, the Student Supreme Court discovered that […]
The City of Tallahassee holds annual Southside Big Clean
Courtesy of Diamond Jones The City of Tallahassee held the annual Southside Big Clean event for the community Feb. 27. The event started at 7:30 a.m at the Jack McLean Community Center on Paul Russell Road. The event kicked off with a rally and a grab-and-go breakfast. The Capital Area […]
Tallahassee community celebrates 10th annual Black History Month program
The Lawrence-Gregory Community Center was filled with music, poetry and art celebrating the success of the Black community here in Tallahassee, as it hosted the 10th annual Black History Month Program Saturday. While also taking a moment to reflect on issues that plague the Black community nationwide, this year’s theme was […]
FSU hosts annual dance marathon
Courtesy of Dance Marathon FSU Thousands of men, women and children across the country reunited together for the annual Dance Marathon this weekend at the Donald L. Tucker Civic center Feb. 26-28. Dance Marathon is organized by students to raise money for sick children at Shand’s Children’s Hospital and the Children’s […]
Local Salvation Army holds awareness training on human trafficking
Courtesy of Breaking Belize News Awareness training concerning the prevention of human trafficking was held at The Salvation Army located from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26. This event was free to the public to convey some insight upon what can, and should, be done to put […]
Gadsden Art Center shows its fine arts exhibit
Courtesy of Taylor Watson The 27th annual exhibition of fine arts at the Gadsden Art Center will show its exhibition Jan. 15 through April 2 exposed students and residents to fine art and offered regional artists the opportunity to exhibit their work The Gadsden Art Center offers exhibitions year round […]