Photo Courtesy of Sean D. Every year, the Florida Associated Press Broadcasters holds a ceremony to reward various television, radio and digital stations that subscribe to the Associated Press’ services. The Associated Press, or AP, is as a not-for-profit news cooperative representing 1,400 newspapers and 5,000 broadcast stations in the […]
Author: Oldens Lafortune | Staff Reporter
Rattlers react to offensive promotions by top fashion brands
Gucci "blackkface sweater" (Left) and Burberry "Noose hoodie" (Right) that's caused controversy. Photo Courtesy of Google Images. Fashion has begun to find itself in a negative spotlight as global high-end fashion brands have changed the game with their latest disregard for sensitivity. Brands such as Gucci and Burberry have been […]
Comedian Kevin Barnett, 32, dies in Mexico
Photo of Kevi Barnett. Courtesy of Wilx.com Kevin Barnett, a stand-up comic, producing and writing Fox’s comedy series “Rel,” a young star who prided himself on providing laughter and entertainment to his viewers, died suddenly on Tuesday during a vacation trip to Tijuana, Mexico. He was 32. It was announced on […]
Day of service pays tribute to MLK
Volunteers wait outside of Tallahassee Urban League offices to begin servicing events Monday. Photo Submitted by Oldens Lafortune. Monday called for the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr’s life. The Tallahassee Urban League put together a servicing event, cleaning the streets of the Frenchtown area. Members of the community and […]
FAMU, FSU and TCC unite for Experience Tallahassee Festival
FSU Seminole Sound Band performs at the Experience Tallahassee Festival. Photo Submitted by Oldens Lafortune. As most students in Tallahassee use this city for its collegiate experiences, the thought of permanently living in the area rarely seems to cross their mind. The Knight Creative Communities Institute, with the help of […]