The Essential Theatre will hold an inaugural jazz scholarship fundraiser at the Black Archives on Saturday and Sunday. The event is catered to financially service deserving theater students at Florida A&M. Ronald Davis, former director of theater and professor emeritus, established the scholarship fundraiser to help recruit students with financial […]
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Pandemic plague preparation
The Florida Department of Health is teaming up with the Disaster Resistance Community Group to educate Tallahassee residents on how to properly prepare for a global plague. The training event aims to get people to understand the severity of a disaster and how to properly respond if one were to […]
Marijuana legalization is logical
For the longest time, there has been a villainous stigma attached to marijuana and anyone who smokes the leafy green. Generations have passed, ideals have evolved and the “forbidden fruit” is not so forbidden anymore. In fact, 20 states are already on board legalizing marijuana for medical use. Washington and […]
Fitness festival to promote healthy living
The Tallahassee Fitness Festival will be held at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center on Saturday when patrons will have access to all things health-related. Felina Martin, the festival’s producer, offered expectations and developments during a press conference for the event. “I’m really excited about everyone that’s on board with us,” Martin […]
Tallahassee NAACP president calls for change
Tallahassee’s NAACP chapter president is calling for higher standards and more thorough evaluations for people in law enforcement after a partial grand jury didn’t indict the officer who fatally shot a former Florida A&M football player. Dale Landry, who is also a retired law enforcement officer, said he isn’t surprised […]
Alumna introduces Google Glass to students
Florida A&M alumna Michelle Hayes introduced Google Glass to students on Tuesday in Lee Hall Auditorium. The interactive, hands-free glasses are described as a head-mounted smart device that comes with Wi-Fi, voice command and panoramic picture taking and recording capabilities. Google Glass is only available to individuals invited into […]
Tallahassee residents asked to ‘Be the Change’
#8220;Be the change” was the theme of the day for the second annual Martin Luther King Jr. Dare to Dream Festival at Kleman Plaza on Monday. A diverse crowd of more than 300 people gathered to celebrate King’s legacy. Local activist Robbie Stokes, founder of the social movement “I Talk […]
Old school versus new school
It was truly a “FAMUly” affair Saturday at the Lady Rattler Softball Complex. The alumni softball team played the Lady Rattlers in their annual affair, which began in the ‘90s. Head coach Veronica Wiggins used the game as a way to prepare her team for the upcoming season. “At this […]
This generation is apathetic to MLK’s dream
As I celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I reflect on the many things King did during the civil rights movement and the many speeches that inspired not only African-Americans but also Americans all over to end segregation. King fought for our collective freedom for a number of years until […]
FAMU introduces first HBCU Rugby team
Florida A&M has established its first rugby team, becoming the first HBCU with a full 15-member team. The Florida Rugby Union regulates all state rugby teams and is categorized in four divisions: men’s, women’s, collegiate men’s and collegiate women’s. Head coach Darrell Ray believes his team is more than capable […]