Friday, November 15, 2024
Last week the world, especially the black community, went into a frenzy as the first black- written, black- directed superhero movie with a full black cast opened in theaters nationwide. Yes, we’re talking about “Black Panther.” This alone is a legendary accomplishment for black culture. But it only gets better. […]
Here to crush your cravings, Magda’s has set up shop and is ready to satisfy your sweet tooth. The new College Town eatery offers coffee, sweet treats and savory slices to make your taste buds happy. Magda’s is affiliated with For The Table Hospitality. The group also owns Township, […]
It’s campaign season – voting takes place today – on FAMU’s campus, and annually this time period takes an overwhelming amount of the student body by storm. The Spring 2018 election, however, has taken precedence over past elections and made it to one of the world’s most popular social […]
The Rev. Ervin Omega Gilliam and young brother Melvin Gilliam stand outside their family owned business, Gilliam Brothers Barber Shop. Photo credit: Jessica Gardner Frenchtown is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Tallahassee that has been a site of change and development. Business owners of the predominately African-American neighborhood […]
Photo credit: Sydne Vigille It’s never too early to teach kids about their own body, what inappropriate touching is, and how to protect themselves from it. Some argue that teaching children about sex too young will allow curiosity to get the best of them and they will want to start […]
The bleachers filled with orange and green at Moore-Kittles Field Friday, as fans showed their support and anticipation for the season to kick-off against the Marshall University Thundering Herd. It was an unexpected loss, as the Rattlers finished with a final score of 17-5. FAMU finished last season with a […]
It’s impressive what can happen when you experience black culture through the joy of reading. The African-American read in, held Saturday at the county library’s main branch, inspired members of the community to appreciate the significance of black literature and honor African-American authors. Community leaders and participants shared a […]
Here on the campus of Florida A&M University the percentage of students who want to be dentist is quite small compared to the other types of doctors students are aiming to be. For many finding fellow students who share that same career choice can be […]
More than one hundred students and survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting will gather in Tallahassee this week to meet with legislators. Their effort at the Capitol will take place one week after the shooting in Parkland that claimed 17 of their classmates and teachers. The students […]
The group, Moms Demand Action (MDA), is lobbying for new gun control in the aftermath of last week’s horrific school shooting in Parkland near Fort Lauderdale. MDA members gathered at the Capitol on Thursday, one day after 17 students and teachers were gunned down in Parkland. More than 40 […]