The rumors are true. A tribute to Marvin Gaye is making its way to Tallahassee on Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Civic Center. The tribute will be a multi-generational event of dance, poetry, music and song and a never-before-seen production of Gaye’s music. Dance With The Soul, a multi-discipline […]
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Tallahassee to offer flights to Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale
Travel plans for students in Tallahassee just got easier. Florida Express Jet is set to launch with flights to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale from Tallahassee Regional Airport beginning March 20. Florida Express Jet will offer a student-friendly fare of $69 for a coach seat and $99 for a business class […]
New Miss FAMU to appear at Black History Convocation
A new Miss Florida A&M University will be seen at Thursday’s Black History Convocation. Nicole Bowden, a senior pre-physical therapy student from Tallahassee, was called upon Tuesday to complete the academic year as the 107th Miss FAMU. Bowden was a runner up for the title in last spring’s election. “While […]
Rattlers lose big in rematch with Eagles
The Rattlers suffered their largest margin of defeat this season in a rematch with North Carolina Central. The Eagles (18-5, 9-1 MEAC) played with a vengeance, making up for a loss to the Rattlers (8-16, 4-7 MEAC) on Jan.11 with Monday’s 92-49 victory. Florida A&M trailed 47-36 at the half […]
Lawmakers discuss medical marijuana legislation
Rep. Joe Saunders, D-Orlando,and Sen. Jeff Clemens, D-Lake Worth, discussed legislation that would legalize the use of medical marijuana in Florida at their press conference Monday. House Bill 859, the Cathy Jordan Medical Cannabis Act, would allow Floridians with chronic health conditions to legally use cannabis for medicinal purposes. Twenty […]
FAMU alumnus producing short film, seeking local talent
Will Packer, Kelsey Scott and Anika Noni Rose are all Rattlers who made their marks in Hollywood. Jadaun Sweet is attempting to follow in their footsteps. Packer produced the movie “Ride Along,” Scott was the leading lady in the Golden Globe-winning film “12 Years a Slave” and Rose was the […]
‘Our Town’ to return to Tallahassee
#8220;Our Town” is making its third stop in Tallahassee on Thursday. The initiative that seeks to turn old-fashioned meetings into 21st-century re-dos is coming back to Leon County. At this more interactive town hall meeting, residents will have a chance to sit down with city and county commissioners and discuss […]
Black perception
Black men have always been viewed as inferior to whites. The hands of black men and women built this country, yet we were enslaved, abused, raped, tortured and killed. Since our ancestors’ arrival, we have suffered many hardships. As an ethnicity that makes up less than 13 percent of the […]
Black Caucus to honor Civil Rights Act signing
The Florida Legislative Black Caucus will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act on Wednesday at the Florida Legislative Black Caucus Distinguished Lecture Series. Chicarla Pye, legislative aide to Rep. Allen Williams, said the event will honor the act. “The overall theme of the meeting […]
Lady Rattlers win rematch against NCCU
The Lady Rattlers bounced back from their road loss on Saturday with a 70-63 win in a rematch against North Carolina Central. A competitive first half found both teams tied going into the second half. The Lady Rattlers (12-12, 6-5) went on a 13-2 run at the beginning of the […]