Thursday, October 17, 2024
Tallahassee civil rights attorney Ben Crump was recently honored when the law school at St. Thomas University was named after Crump. A ceremony took place last week at St. Thomas University in Miami to officially designate the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law. The newly renamed college opened its doors […]
Often you hear women say that when they sit in the chair at a salon, they tend to open up and share vulnerable moments with their stylist as if it were a counseling session instead of a hair appointment. Moments like these are what inspired Kimi Johnson, a Tallahassee native […]
Tallahassee and the rest of Florida may see a change in their next school board elections this November. Florida House Rep. Alex Rizo, R-Miami-Dade, has introduced House Bill 477, which would revise term limits for school board members. According to the Orlando Weekly, Gov. Ron DeSantis backs the idea. HB […]
Black History Month is a time to celebrate and embrace the painful yet beautiful history that came from our mothers and fathers before us. In previous years, and even now, Black-owned restaurants have been showcased and promoted to the public, but often we need to remember about our Black-owned bakeries, […]
Hidden away down a long, winding dirt road in northeast Tallahassee lies the Bradfordville Blues Club. This intimate, down-home music venue has hosted local legends and internationally known blues and jazz icons. One of Leon County’s historical gems, the long-standing club may be nearing the end of the road — […]
Waking up and having to leave the comfort of your bed to go to a class at 8 in the morning can be quite hectic, especially when you haven’t had breakfast. For those just getting out of bed, they won’t have time to make something other than a bowl of […]
First responders are frequently the first on the scene when dangerous or difficult situations arise. These responsibilities, while important to the entire community, can be extremely taxing on first responders and, over time, put them at risk of trauma. Because they are constantly exposed to high-stress situations and work long […]
The Netflix hit thriller drama series “You” returns following its Feb 9 release date. Its fourth season, part one secured the number one spot and reached 92 million hours viewed despite receiving mixed reviews as some fans felt the series could have ended in its third season. The fourth season […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has no limits regarding his agenda to stop controversial discussions on race, gender identity, and sexuality in the state. DeSantis has strategically set his sights on Black History, backing the ban on AP African American History courses being taught on high school campuses. Rev. Al Sharpton, […]
The weather didn’t stop Garb•Age from celebrating its upcoming four-year anniversary with a “For the Folks” customer appreciation sale this past Friday. New and old customers gathered on Barbourville Road to thrift through some great deals, with $5 bins and $10-$20 racks sure to fit the budget of any prospective […]