In an era that showcases electrifying dunks and killer crossovers, one aspect remains clear in the NBA: To win a championship a dominant center is needed. Shaquille O’Neal has averaged 27 points, 12 rebounds and 2.6 blocks in 12 seasons. O’Neal has made five NBA Finals appearances, won three titles […]

Has it been 25 years already? I find it hard to believe that I’m only one year younger than hip hop. I remember back in the days rushing home to catch DJ Red Alert on 98.7 Kiss FM. I had my blank tape ready in the recording position in the […]

J.L. King’s decision to go public about his “down low” lifestyle gained more attention than expected from the black community. According to King’s book “On the Down Low,” the phrase is used to describe men who have sex with other men, but do not consider themselves gay or bisexual. King […]

Americans surged to the polls Tuesday in the first wartime election in more than three decades, anxious to decide whether the country should stay the course with President Bush or shift direction with Sen. John Kerry. Unusually long lines at precincts across the country underscored the intense interest in the […]

The race for the White House came to an apparent end Tuesday. But what may have shocked people is that there were other things on the Florida ballot besides the battle for the presidency. Seats in the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House were up for grabs, as well as […]

As the 2000 presidential election remains fresh in the minds of voters, many college students voted for the first time in Leon County Tuesday. They all voted on the same day, but each have their own story to tell. Crystal Bradley, who voted at the precinct located in the Grand […]

Today is November 2nd and I must say it is truly a beautiful thing to see so many people at the polls today. Being a volunteer in my first Presidential Election, I was able to experience first hand the union of a broken community. You could see the determination of […]

#8220;I’mma make it do what it do, baby!” Ray Charles spoke his promise to innovate music and bring in hit after hit, regardless of who questioned, criticized or chastised him in typical Ray manner- groovy, baby. The beloved legendary combined country, gospel, R&B and rock and roll to make the […]

Instead of focusing on building spiritual wealth, local black churches are steering their sermons toward promoting the building of political power. After a low black voter turnout rate in the 2000 election, a few Leon County church leaders are taking it upon themselves to use Sunday morning services as a […]

Michael Thomas does not know whether he will vote Nov. 2. Thomas is a convicted felon, who has not had his rights restored. However, he has a voter’s registration card, which he received in September, from the Leon County Supervisor of Elections office. In the state of Florida, convicted felons […]