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Democratic Women tea

The Capital City Democratic Women’s Club held its 1st Annual Tea for Women of Service at the Tallahassee Center in Kleman Plaza. The tea honored women whose husbands are elected officials as well as women who are elected officials themselves. Shirley Thompson presided over the Sunday afternoon program of which only women in hats attended. [...]

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Allen Subdivision Reunion

Members of the Allen Subdivision gathered at Khufu’s Place for Reunion 2010. The neighborhood is a small one located between the state Capitol and Florida A&M University. Everyone knew each other; so, everyone was considered family. Most have left the neighborhood; thus, a reunion brought the family together. Most of the day was spent reconnecting [...]

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Laughter plus love equals longevity— (The Wright Formula for Marriage)

RICARDO LEWIS Associate Editor In 43 years of marriage, there are two things that Charles and Barbara Wright continue to do; the first is going to church together and the second is laugh. “We were in college when we met,” said Charles, a retired educator and civil engineer. She was introduced to me by my [...]

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Christine Lawrence honored

The family of Christine Lawrence surprised her by inviting family and friends to the Miracle Hill Nursing Center to celebrate her 80th birthday. Lawrence knew that she was going to a celebration at Miracle Hill, but she had no idea that she would be the honoree until she entered the room to a crowd cheering, [...]

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Gentlemen’s Sampler

The Delta Kappa Omega Foundation held its Sixth Annual Gentlemen’s Sampler at the Walker-Ford Community Center. It has become one of the community’s largest smorgasbord for a worthy cause. More than 75 gentlemen of the community exhibited their favorite dishes for all to taste and compare. Even the most finicky eaters satisfied their appetites. There [...]

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The Springfield reunion

Over 100 families gathered for the 13th Springfield Reunion May 28 – 30. The reunion began with a banquet on Friday evening and ended with church services on Sunday morning. Ronald Gaines presided over the banquet, which featured several speakers who took a “look back” at earlier days. Among those speaking were Emma Williams, Barbara [...]

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Deltas award 14 scholarships

The members of the Tallahassee Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. held their Delta Economic Lifetime Township Achievement Award and Scholarship Presentation at the Leon County Public Library. Fourteen graduating seniors from local high schools received between $250 and $1000 each. Dr. Alfreda D. Blackshear, a local physician was also honored at the [...]

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Chili, cheese and chips for charity

Court #61 and Alex H. Walton Lodge #56 held a Chili, Cheese and Chip Bowl to feed the less fortunate people in the community. The group not only fed the community, but it also gave clothes, shoes and toiletries to them. The group believes, “We are our brothers’ keepers.” This, to them, was their answering [...]

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Movie star attends Crescent Moon Gala

An event which started out as a retirement celebration has become an annual event that celebrates the lives of people battling, sickle cell anemia, a debilitating disease which targets primarily African Americans. The event, The Crescent Moon Gala, is the brainchild of Dexter Martin and wife, Carmen Cummings- Martin. The purpose of the event is [...]

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Beasley-Sissle celebration

The 48th annual Beasley-Sissle birthday bash (that is Steve Beasley and Noble Sissle) was held at Hotel Duval’s Rooftop Ballroom. A pre-party reception was held prior to the celebration. Sissle surprised Beasley with a creative dance to add spice to the entertainment. The Truality Band and Show of Tampa, Fla., provided entertainment for the other [...]

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