The family and friends of Akeem Thompson, better known as DJ Terrah from 98.9 Jamz, came together at Bo Diddley Plaza on Sept. 4, 2021, to honor his life after he died of COVID-19. Local DJs played music, local pastors prayed, officials designated a day in Thompson's honor and free COVID-19 tests were offered onsite.
Alan Halaly
Alan Halaly is a third-year journalism major and the Spring 2023 Editor-in-Chief of The Alligator. He's previously served as Engagement Managing Editor, Metro Editor and Photo Editor. Alan has also held internships with the Miami New Times and The Daily Beast, and spent his first two semesters in college on The Alligator’s Metro desk covering city and county affairs.
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