PENSACOLA — During the past month, the K.Y.L.E Project in Pensacola has organized and gathered residents of all races and backgrounds to protest and demand reform from local and federal governments. They want to see an end to police brutality and the birth of race reconciliation. The K.Y.L.E Project stands […]
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COVID-19 and its effects on FAMU’s international students
More than one million international students are finding their lives at a standstill in cities across the United States amid the coronavirus pandemic. Florida A&M University’s international students are no exception. FAMU is home to roughly 270 degree-seeking international students, said William Hyndman, the assistant vice president of the International […]
No tuition break for FAMU’s out-of-state students, even if all classes are online
Florida A&M University’s Board of Trustees earlier this month approved a proposal regarding reopening plans for the fall semester while facing the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the many concerns about the upcoming semester regarded the tuition costs for out-of-state students. Florida A&M decided that out-of-state students will not have lowered […]
Community gathers to honor ‘Toyin’
Sadness, anger, and hope were among the emotions expressed as people of all races gathered at the Florida Capitol Wednesday evening to honor the life of Oluwatoyin Salau. Salau who was a Black Lives Matter member and an active protester in Tallahassee, was found dead Saturday after being reported missing […]
Tallahassee protester Oluwatoyin ‘Toyin’ Salau one of two found dead
TPD confirms victims’ identities in double homicide case as Oluwatoyin Salau and Victoria Sims. The suspect has been arrested and identified as Aaron Glee, Jr. For more visit SJGCMedia.com
Bodies found on Monday Road
Police find two bodies linked to missing persons case in Tallahassee on Monday road. A suspect is in custody, but no arrests have been announced. For more visit SJGCMedia.com
2020 Legend Awards showcases FAMU students’ talent
Saturday night was replete with celebration, honors and even tears of joy at the 2020 Legend Awards. The virtual ceremony was presented by the student-run company 7233 Roots. The event began with a preview of the nominees listed in the 10 categories with music from the label H.O.M.E. Chretien Adams […]
Gadsden County shows support for Black Lives Matter
QUINCY — About 100 Gadsden County residents, most wearing face masks, marched from James A. Shanks Middle School to the Quincy courthouse in support of the Black Lives Matter movement on Saturday morning. Black Lives Matter was founded in 2013 in response to the acquittal of George Zimmerman, a white […]
New rules will make for a new world at FAMU this fall
University systems across the country are preparing for life on college campuses after moving to remote instruction in March while the coronavirus ravaged the nation. Florida A&M and the Board of Trustees recently announced to students the university’s plans for reopening this fall. The emailed announcement included the university’s 26-page […]
FAMU students to host awards show
COVID-19 has forced many companies to cancel their events this summer, but it did not prevent the music production company 7233 Roots from hosting its first-ever award show at 7:23 p.m. Saturday. Owned and operated by FAMU students, 7233 Roots is hosting the 2020 Legends Awards that will be streamed […]