The Florida Department of Transportation will hold a bicycle ride Friday called “Ride for Safety,” to promote safety for bicyclists. The ride will begin at Langford Green at Florida State University at 9:30 a.m. and will continue to the Capitol. The police departments of the City of Tallahassee, Florida A&M […]
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American women have it easy
I used to believe women in America had a tough life. I thought we had to work extra hard so men wouldn’t bring us down by thinking we couldn’t get achieve the same accomplishments as them. I was a black woman with little knowledge about women in other countries. In […]
Seniors celebrate annual Ambassadors for Aging Day
The Department of Elderly Affairs and Florida Sports Foundation celebrated senior citizens at the Capitol’s courtyard Wednesday. The 14th annual Ambassadors for Aging Day offered music, dancing, performances, free lunch provided by Chik-fil-A and free health screenings. More than 200 seniors showed up to celebrate in the Capitol’s courtyard. This event brings together elderly […]
Marching ‘100’ featured in HBCU band documentary
It reigns on the highest of seven hills in Tallahassee. Local radio personality Joe Bullard describes its sound as clear and electrifying. It’s known as “the incomparable, magnificent, fabulous and fantastic” Marching “100.” Florida A&M’s marching band was founded more than 60 years ago. Since its inception, the Marching “100” […]
Seminar educates freshmen with ‘Jeopardy’
The Quality Enhancement Plan hosted a freshman seminar with a twist in Lee Hall on Tuesday. The seminar, “Exploring Ideas of Critical Ethics,” used “Jeopardy” to create awareness on ethics and information. The freshmen were split into two teams, and questions included several aspects of ethics, the Southern Association of Colleges and […]
Emerging Leaders Summit encourages future leaders
The Florida Conference of Black State Legislators hosted the annual Emerging Leaders Summit at Florida’s Historic Old Capitol on Wednesday. The summit focused on conquering new impactful frontiers for future leaders. Vince Evans, summit coordinator, said the FCBSL brings young people and college students together to talk about impactful community issues and how to emerge as […]
FAMU signs contract with Black Television News Channel
Construction for the $10 million state-of-the-art, multi-platform, 24-hour broadcast facility in the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication will begin this summer, according to Ann Kimbrough. The SJGC dean and other officials signed a contract with the Black Television News Channel this morning that will create an 11-year partnership with […]
Salvation Army to offer free training
Emergency preparedness for natural and man-made disasters are crucial in this day and age. The Salvation Army of Tallahassee is offering free disaster services training Friday from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at its office on 2410 Allen Road. Julie Smith, community relations and volunteer coordinator for the Big Bend, said […]
Florida Department of Children and Families launches child safety campaign
The Florida Department of Children and Families launched its new campaign, “Who’s Really Watching Your Child?,” Tuesday during a press conference at the state capitol. The campaign, targeted toward parents and guardians of children up to 4, is aiming to raise parental awareness on the dangers of allowing non-relatives to […]
African-Americans beat odds, became professors
To an unfamiliar eye, one may think Maurice Johnson, appears to be a student giving a presentation at the front of the classroom, dispensing knowledge to students. However, this isn’t a student’s presentation. He’s the professor, and the students are taking notes. Johnson, 29, is walking a path that the […]