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Purple Pamflet is an Instagram account used to spread awareness on UF’s past.

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Revealing UF’s past through social media advocacy

By Valentina Botero | July 13

Two UF alumni work on an Instagram page that details UF’s collaboration with the Johns Committee

On June 20, the Petty family issued an official cease and desist warning to the Trump campaign regarding the usage of the song “I Won’t Back Down” at an Oklahoma rally.

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Tom Petty and the politics of a musical legacy

By Lonnie Numa | July 13

Toeing the line between music’s inclusivity and an artist’s beliefs

This story is a part of an Avenue series called “The Voices of Gainesville” meant to spotlight black-owned businesses, black artists and black musicians in Gainesville.

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The Voices of Gainesville: Cake can become art

By Michelle Holder | July 10

Sandy Smith’s custom cake shop helped her overcome hardship and help support her family

Madeline Exavier has never found a doll that looks like her. But with a Rad Doll Kit, she made her own.

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Rad Dolls aims to represent diversity

By Katie Delk | July 8

Artist Kristyn Lopez will donate 250 Rad doll kits to Black and marginalized families

The "Squawking Goat" is Maple Street Biscuit Company's fried chicken sandwich topped with goat cheese.

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National Fried Chicken Day: Best chicken in Gainesville

By Michelle Holder | July 6

Celebrate the food holiday on July 6th

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The Voices of Gainesville: Black-owned businesses discuss hair as a form of identity

By Lonnie Numa | July 6

Two perspectives in cosmetology and the future of a movement

The new Netflix docuseries "Jeffery Epstein: Filthy Rich" was released on May 27.

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Rate & Review: “Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich”

By Benjamin Delger | July 2

Survivors open up in this docuseries on Epstein’s history of human trafficking and sexual abuse

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The Voices of Gainesville: How a 24-year-old Black entrepreneur opened his first restaurant

By Michelle Holder | July 2

Christopher Hopkins opened 4 Paumes in March 2020

Today's Black Lives Matters protest and COVID-19 pandemic have presented struggles reminding many of the origins of the LGBTQ+ rights movement.

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Orange & Boo: Pride has always been a protest

By Morgan Goldwich | June 29

How COVID-19 and #BLM are reminding us of Pride’s roots

University Club, which owner Mark Spangler calls a safe haven for the local LGBTQ+ community, turned 30 years old in April.

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An LGBTQ+ safe haven on University Avenue

By Valentina Botero | June 29

On any given night, you can expect to see an assortment of characters, from drag queens to sorority girls, on the dance floor illuminated by flashing lights as the smell of sweat mixes with the trails of perfume left behind the performers at University Club.