Jake Gaither, the legendary Florida A&M University football coach, is set to receive yet another post-humous honor. The City of Tallahassee’s Jake Gaither Golf Course will commemorate another significant day in its illustrious 66-year existence on Monday, May 1, when the much-anticipated historical marker for the storied golf course will […]
Year: 2023
DJ Dap receives long overdue recognition
When DJ Dap was awarded the Bob Johnson Trailblazer Award at this year’s third annual African-Americans in Media (AAIM) Awards show, many attendees felt acknowledgment for his work was long overdue. Beginning in his hometown of Panama City, DJ Dap gained his first experience in radio at age 17, hosting […]
Cassaberry making her mark on campus
When it comes to breaking barriers and stereotypes, Jordan “JC” Cassaberry, a third-year psychology student from Pensacola, has never been one to back down from a challenge. Transferring from Tallahassee Community College in the fall of 2022, Cassaberry has started to make her mark on the campus of Florida A&M. […]
Fayth Kemp prepares for her next chapter
Fayth Kemp is a native of Houston and a student at Florida A&M University. She aims to fulfill her dreams by pursuing a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with a pre-law concentration. With all the knowledge and talents, she has accumulated over the years, she sets out to be the […]
‘Darties’ replace shuttered nightclubs
Major FAMU student hang out spots in Tallahassee such as Good Vibes Only club and Primetime Sports Bar remain shuttered, but that doesn’t mean the party culture has shut down. The local promotion teams C’est La Vie, Winners Circle, Only A Few ENT and 2Liive ENT have brought the idea […]
Jalen Mason leads by example
Passion is an essential part of doing what you love most. Working without passion is useless as you will never be fulfilled by your work. However, when doing what you love the most, the desire and urge to do your best will always shine through. And that is the case […]
Florida’s Democratic Party needs a wake-up call
In recent years, voter turnout has been a significant challenge for Democrats in Florida. Voter turnout numbers have occasionally fallen short of expectations, even though the party has been successful in turning out its base in some elections. Democrats need to concentrate on a variety of tactics to increase voter […]
Hall, a trailblazer, battles food insecurity
Food is a way of bringing people together and celebrating community among all cultures. More importantly, food is a part of every human’s basic needs and is critical for one’s survival and health. Unfortunately, food insecurity is disproportionately high among racial minority groups, due to the maltreatment of people of […]
Alexander’s spicy bowls heating up Tallahassee
Zharia Alexander, a 25-year-old newcomer to Tallahassee, became a full-time entrepreneur over four months ago. Alexander moved to Tallahassee from Miami in 2021 to further her education. Spicy bowls are rarely known in Tallahassee so different people make them different ways. However, nobody made them how Alexander makes them. When […]
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Netflix truly sparked an age of streaming services becoming more popular. From Hulu to Zeus and so many more, viewers are left feeling we have to have every subscription to stay up to date on what’s going on in television and film. The best part of streaming services is the […]