Photo by: Nyah Abdala Tallahassee residents got the chance to indulge in the Greek culture this weekend at the Holy Mother of God Greek Orthodox Church. The Greek Festival brought out hundreds of people, from all different age groups. It was the place to be for a family outing. Greek […]
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Robin Lotane Red Cross Hurricane Run Hosts Event in Tallahassee
Bob Lotane with picture of wife Robin in the back The Robin Lotane Red Cross Hurricane 5K & 1 Mile Run and Walk held its 8th annual event on Saturday morning in Southwood. The race first began in 2007 when Robin Lotane wanted to create a family-friendly event for the […]
Big Bend Cares Hosts 25th Annual AIDS Walk and 5k Run in Tallahassee
Big Bend Cares hosted its 25th Annual AIDS Walk and 5k Run Tallahassee at Cascades Park Saturday. The 5k run started at 9 a.m., and the walk began at 10 a.m. This event was to raise money and to spread awareness of HIV and AIDS. The funding will assist victims […]
Gov. Rick Scott and Adam Putnam Clash
Gov. Rick Scott and state Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam won’t be sitting down for drinks anytime soon as the pair continue to clash on important topics. Putnam is one of the three cabinet members elected to help Scott shape policy and supervise the state’s agencies. Scott continues to push the importance […]
House Speaker, John Boehner Will Step Down
61st House Speaker, R- John Boehner The House speaker who helped force a shutdown of the federal government in 2011, stunned lawmakers in Washington last month when he announced he was stepping down at the end of October. John Boehner, a Republican from Ohio who has held the coveted Speaker’s […]
Florida A&M Students tackle Diabetes and School
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), African-Americans are 1.7 times more likely to have diabetes than non-Hispanics and whites. It’s also the most common disease African-Americans develop or inherit. According to ADA of all African-Americans 20 years or older, 13.2 percent have diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is when the […]
25th Annual AIDS Walk and 5k Run Tallahassee
Courtsey http://www.bigbendcares.org/ Big Bend Cares presents the 25th Annual AIDS Walk and 5k Run Tallahassee on Saturday at Cascades Park. Attracting hundreds of participants each year, this event will help bring awareness about HIV and raising money to support those living with the virus. Big Bend Cares has been the only […]
Florida Superintendents Unhappy With Standardized Test
Courtsey patch.com The Florida Association of District School Superintendents (FADSS) stated they “have lost confidence in the current accountability system for the students of the State of Florida.” Their upset comes after a Florida Department of Education (FDE) independent Alpine review of the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA). According to a […]
FSU’s Museum of Fine Arts hosts Tallahassee International Exhibition
Photo by: Nyah Abdala Clothing the walls with artwork from all different cultures and artists, the Tallahassee International art exhibition gave artists all over the world, a chance to showcase their creative minds on Friday. The Tallahassee International exhibition is an annual competition, sponsored by the Florida State Museum of […]
Young Producer Makes his Mark in the Hip-Hop Industry
DT Spacely: Courtesy of Hip-Hop Digital Popular songs like “Walk Thru” and “Flex” have captivated the ears of listeners across the nation and charted Billboard. A recent project by a popular Atlanta artist has shifted the spotlight onto the producer. Hip-Hop artist Rich Homie Quan surprised the internet with his […]