Sunday, July 12, 2020
Shadell Bromellhas made it her business to be on the front lines and fight for her people during the recent Black LivesMatter protests in Tallahassee. She’s also been taking a stand on behalf Oluwatoyin“Toyiin” Salau, a 19-year-old Tallahassee activist who was a victim of sexual assault and murder. Bromell is […]
The Board of Governors, the body that oversees Florida’s 12 public universities, earlier this week approved each institution’s plans for reopening their campus in the fall. Many parents are wondering if this a great idea to reopen the universities — not to mention public schools — this August. COVID-19 cases […]
ORLANDO — After ending the lockdown more than three weeks ago and reopening across the state, there has been an increase in COVID-19 cases in Central Florida. And Florida A&M University students are worried about what the future holds for them. Central Florida is home to many tourist attractions. Since […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
COVID-19 has already left its mark on most of the world, and now it is slowly striking at the Island of Haiti. The country is still experiencing severe poverty for over a decade and vastly underprepared to manage this global health crisis. After being the first country liberated from colonialism, […]
Black Americans are dying at an alarming rate due to COVID-19 and many socioeconomic factors, but now wearing masks during the pandemic can lead them into trouble with the law. A study done by the Center for Disease Control identified the rate of black deaths to be 92 deaths per […]
Florida A&M University called on its “FAMUly” this Thursday and Friday to stand on the front lines for its students in the 1887 Strikes Day of Giving campaign, striking out against the financial hardships caused by COVID-19. Powered by the FAMU National Alumni Association’s generosity, the campaign raised a total […]