The 2015 HBCU Digest Awards at Hampton University honored Florida A&M University President Elmira Mangum Ph.D. with the “Female President of the Year” Award on Friday night. President Mangum’s impressive year made her a top contender for the award. FAMU was ranked the No. 1 public HBCU in the nation […]
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Sultry Poetic Nights in Tallahassee
With summer days warming up and summer school being in session, come get a breeze of cool crisp air every Tuesday night. Black on Black Rhyme poetry troupe (BOBR) is a group based in Tallahassee, Fla., who hosts poetry night from 8-11 p.m. at Nefetari’s Fine Cuisine. The focal point […]
Tallahassee Host 5K Walk for Haiti
Recycle4Haiti Foundation Inc. hosted its second 5K walk in Tallahassee at Railroad Square Art Park on Saturday July 11 for Earthquake victims in Haiti. Haiti faced a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake that killed thousands and left many others hurt and homeless in January 2010. Registration was $20 and the event […]
Recycling for a Cause
From left to right Lisa Derival, Elson Auquel, Carolyn Pompilus Since a 2010 earthquake caused the death of more than 200,000 people and displacement of 1.5 million individuals in Haiti, the Recycle4Haiti Foundation Inc. has collected more than 9,000 recyclables and gently used items to create revenue to assist with the aftermath […]
FAMU Way Project to Diminish Storm Water Pollution
The City of Tallahassee embraced the challenge of designing the FAMU Way extension project so that it meets the transportation needs of the local community. The project also minimizes environmental impacts by addressing storm water pollution for Florida A&M University and the local community. As storm water pollution is the […]
Tallahassee Celebrates All American City Award
Citizens enjoying the water show Out of 16 finalists, the City of Tallahassee celebrated its second time winning the National Civic League’s All American City (AAC) award. Tallahassee won its first award in 1999. Each of the ten city had to present a 15 minute presentation on projects they have […]
Lowest Unemployment Rate since April 2008
Lowest Unemployment Rate since April 2008 Photo Credit MGN Online The unemployment rate dropped from 5.5% to 5.3% with the addition of 223,000 jobs in June, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Following the creation of 12.8 million jobs during 64 consecutive months of gains, the United States […]
The Housing Marketing is Heating Up
Photo Credit MGN Online With the housing market on the rise in most cities in the United States, house sales are expected to rise approximately 2.5 percent monthly, according to Zillow Real Estate. Garrett Kenny, author of Buying and Owning Property in Central Florida and CEO of The Feltrim […]
14 Finalists Representing Florida A&M University
Photo Courtesy of MGN Online Florida A&M University leads the fifth Annual American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) HBCU Awards with 14 finalists. A record of 430 nominations from Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the United States were submitted for the 2015 awards. According to HBCU Digest, finalists are selected […]
Florida’s First Female Auditor General
For the first time in Florida‘s history, the state has swore in the first female State Auditor General on Wednesday, July 1. Sherrill Norman, has more than 25 years of experience under her belt. She will be replacing David Martin, who became the General Auditor in October 2007. The Joint […]