Frenchtown Neighborhood Improvement Association - FNIA

04/09/2025

🐣🎉 The countdown is on... just 10 days until our very first Annual Easter Egg Roll! Get ready for eggs-tra fun, sweet treats, and springtime smiles! 🌸🥚✨

04/08/2025

It’s Market Day in Frenchtown!
Join us today from 3 PM to 7 PM for fresh produce, handmade goods, local eats, and good vibes only!

Bring your friends, your tote bags, and your appetite—we’ve got live music, tasty treats, and all the springtime charm you could ask for.

See you at the Frenchtown Farmers Market—where community meets creativity every week!

04/03/2025

🐣✨ Calling all vendors, sponsors, and donors! ✨🐣

Hop into action and be a part of our FIRST Annual Easter Egg Roll on April 19, 2025, from 1 PM to 5 PM at the James A. Bellamy Heritage Hub! 🐰🥚🎉

Whether you want to vend, sponsor, donate—or do all three—we’d love to have you! Let’s make this a fun-filled community event together. 💛

📩 Interested? Email us at [email protected] with the subject "Easter Egg Roll Support" to get involved!

Tag your favorite local businesses & spread the word! 📢

04/02/2025

Exciting news, Frenchtown! ✨🌱

We’re now selling seedlings for just $3—perfect for starting your own garden! 🪴 Plus, we’re thrilled to announce that starting next week, we’ll be selling Herbal Tea Kits! 🍵💚

Stop by the James A. Bellamy Heritage Hub to grab your seedlings and get ready for fresh, homegrown goodness! Don’t miss out—come shop, grow, and sip with us! 🌿

04/01/2025

04/01/2025

🌿🍓 It’s market day! 🍞🥕

Come shop fresh, local, and delicious at the Frenchtown Farmers' Market today from 3 – 7 PM! Stock up on farm-fresh produce, baked goods, handmade crafts, and more—while supporting your favorite local vendors. 🌻✨

See you there! 👋🏽🥬

03/31/2025

🐰🌸🥚 Hop on over, Frenchtown! 🥚🌸🐰

We’re hosting our 1st Annual Easter Egg Roll on April 19, 2025, from 1 PM to 5 PM at the James A. Bellamy Heritage Hub—right in the heart of Frenchtown! 🎉🐣

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of egg-citing fun, games, prizes, and community joy. 🏃🏾‍♂️💨✨ Don't forget your baskets!

Tag your crew and spread the word—we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💛🐇

03/31/2025

🌿🥕 It’s that time again, Frenchtown! The Frenchtown Farmers’ Market is BACK tomorrow from 3 PM to 7 PM at the James A. Bellamy Heritage Hub! 🎉✨

Come stock up on farm-fresh produce, tasty treats, and local goodies while enjoying the best community vibes. 🥬🍞🎶

Tag a friend and let them know—we’ll see you there! 👩🏾‍🌾🛍️

03/30/2025

🌿🥕 Join us every Tuesday for our Farmers Market at the James A. Bellamy Heritage Hub! 🌻✨ From 3 PM to 7 PM, shop fresh local produce, handmade goods, and more. Support local farmers & enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere! See you there! 🍎🛍️

03/20/2025

🌿🎉 Guess what, Tallahassee? The Frenchtown Farmers’ Market is BACK! 🎉🌿

Mark your calendars—our first market of the season kicks off Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 3 PM to 7 PM! 🥕🍊🌽

Join us every Tuesday for fresh, local produce, delicious eats, and all the good vibes. Bring your friends, your family, and your reusable bags—we can’t wait to see you there! 🌞🛍️

03/18/2025

🌿 Calling all farmers, artisans, and food vendors! 🌽🍞

Join us for our Farmers Market on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 3 PM to 7 PM—and the best part? No vendor fee! 🎉

Plus, we’re proud to double the dollars for SNAP recipients, up to $40, helping make fresh, local food more accessible to our community! 🍎💛

Want to be a vendor? Spots are filling fast! Go to our website to sign up. Let’s grow together! 🌱✨

03/12/2025

🎉 Congratulations to our incredible Board Chair, Cheryl Collier-Brown, for being named one of Tallahassee Democrat’s "25 Women You Need to Know" for 2025! 🎉

Cheryl’s leadership, dedication, and impact on our community continue to inspire us all. We are so proud to see her recognized among such an outstanding group of women making a difference in Tallahassee!

Join us in celebrating Cheryl’s well-deserved honor! 👏💐

03/11/2025

Calling all farmers, artisans, and local food vendors! Our weekly Frenchtown Farmers Market is kicking off on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 3 PM - 7 PM, and we’re looking for amazing vendors to join us! 🎉

If you have fresh produce, handmade goods, or delicious treats, we’d love to have you be part of this vibrant community event. 🌽🍞🧑‍🌾

📍 Apply now on our website at https://www.thefnia.org/farmers-market! Don’t miss your chance to showcase your goods and connect with local shoppers.

Tag a vendor who should apply! 👇

03/04/2025

Fresh flavors and community spirit! On February 14th, the Seminole Dining Farmers Market brought together the THRIVE Network to share locally grown produce, alongside amazing vendors offering artisanal breads, cookies, and delicious baked goods. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported sustainable, local food!

02/07/2025

🔢📍 Honoring Benjamin Banneker: A Trailblazer in Mathematics & Geography 🌍✏️

Benjamin Banneker (1731–1806) was a self-taught African American mathematician, astronomer, surveyor, and inventor whose brilliance defied the limitations of his time. Born in Maryland to a free Black family, Banneker's early fascination with science and numbers led him to develop advanced skills in astronomy and engineering—despite limited formal education.

One of his most remarkable achievements was helping survey and design Washington, D.C. In 1791, Banneker was appointed to assist in mapping the nation’s capital, using his deep understanding of mathematics and astronomy to help establish precise boundaries. When the lead architect, Pierre L’Enfant, left abruptly with the original city plans, Banneker created them, ensuring the project’s completion.

Banneker also published widely respected almanacs from 1792 to 1797, filled with astronomical calculations, weather predictions, and social commentary. His work proved invaluable to farmers and scholars alike, and his intellect challenged the belief that Black people were intellectually inferior.

Beyond his scientific contributions, Banneker was a vocal advocate for racial equality. He famously wrote to Thomas Jefferson, calling out the contradictions of slavery in a nation that claimed to value freedom. His legacy continues to inspire generations in STEM and beyond.

🔭✨ Let’s celebrate Banneker’s brilliance and persistence in shaping history!

02/06/2025

🌟 Remembering Fannie Lou Hamer: A Champion for Voting Rights ✊🏾🗳️

Fannie Lou Hamer (1917–1977) was a fearless civil rights activist who dedicated her life to the fight for voting rights and racial justice. Born into a family of sharecroppers in Mississippi, Hamer experienced firsthand the harsh realities of racism and voter suppression in the South.

In 1962, after attending a meeting led by the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), she became determined to exercise her right to vote. Facing brutal beatings, economic retaliation, and intimidation, she never backed down. Her powerful testimony at the 1964 Democratic National Convention exposed the horrors of racial discrimination in the electoral system, inspiring change on a national scale.

Hamer co-founded the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) to challenge the exclusion of Black voters and worked tirelessly to register disenfranchised citizens. She famously declared, “I am sick and tired of being sick and tired.” Her words still resonate today as a call to action for justice and equality.

Because of Hamer’s courage and determination, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was passed, securing legal protections against voter suppression, was passed. Her legacy reminds us that the fight for fair and equal voting rights continues.

🗳️ Honor her legacy—make your voice heard and vote!

02/06/2025

✊🏾 Bayard Rustin: The Architect Behind the Movement ✊🏾

Often overlooked in history books, Bayard Rustin was a key strategist of the Civil Rights Movement and a champion for justice, nonviolence, and human rights. A close advisor to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rustin played a pivotal role in shaping the movement's commitment to nonviolent resistance.

🔹 Organizer of the 1963 March on Washington – Rustin was the mastermind behind one of the most significant protests in U.S. history, where Dr. King delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech.

🔹 Advocate for Nonviolence – Influenced by Mahatma Gandhi’s principles, he helped Dr. King adopt nonviolent civil disobedience as the foundation of the movement.

🔹 LGBTQ+ Trailblazer – As an openly gay man, Rustin faced discrimination even within the movement, but he remained unwavering in his fight for justice, equality, and human dignity.

Despite the challenges he faced, Rustin’s influence shaped the path toward civil rights, labor rights, and social justice. His legacy reminds us that true leadership is often found behind the scenes, working tirelessly for change.

📢 Let’s honor Bayard Rustin by continuing his fight for equality!

02/04/2025

🔬 Celebrating Willie Hobbs Moore: A Trailblazer in Physics 🔬

Willie Hobbs Moore made history as the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in physics in the United States in 1972 from the University of Michigan. Born in 1934, Moore’s passion for science led her to break barriers in a field where Black women were vastly underrepresented.

Her research focused on molecular spectroscopy, a field that helps scientists understand the structure and behavior of molecules. Beyond her groundbreaking academic achievements, Moore also worked as an automotive engineer, applying her physics expertise to advance technology.

Moore’s legacy continues to inspire future generations of Black scientists and women in STEM. Her contributions remind us that diversity in science leads to stronger, more innovative discoveries.

Let’s honor her pioneering work by encouraging more young minds to explore the limitless possibilities of science! 🚀