Friends and families from all over Tallahassee gathered Saturday to walk for a cause. People from local communities, churches and schools participated in helping to raise funds to serve women and men facing pregnancy crises. A Women’s Pregnancy Center hosted its 26th annual WALK for LIFE fundraiser at the Tallahasse […]
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FAMU, FSU researchers put talent on display
Oghenekome U. Onokpise an participant at Discover on Parade Photo credit: Alexandria Bush Wall-to-wall exhibits showcased unique and exciting discoveries from researchers and creative professionals. Florida A&M University Division of Research, Florida State University Office of Research and Tallahassee Community College hosted Discovery on Parade Thursday at the Turnbull center. […]
Etiquette class held in the Grand Ballroom
Etiquette class held in the Grand Ballroom on March 2 from 5-8 p.m. Photo credit: Akilah Smith Knowing proper etiquette at the table is more than just putting a napkin on your lap and blessing your food. Held on March 2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Grand […]
FAMU’s viticulture center has grape expectations
Center for Viticulture and Small Fruit Research wine processing and grape research room. | Photo credit: Thaddaeus Watkins To uphold a legacy and increase knowledge of grapes, researchers at Florida A&M are being put to the test. Expectations are required to continue the capabilities and future of grapes and wines produced at […]
Natural remedies and the African American community
Natural herbs and oils that are blended into medicinal concoctions using a mortar and pestle. | Photo credit: Getty Images There is no direct definition of natural remedies. However, the African-American community makes use of the term often when confronted with illness. Natural remedies can be the use of herbs, […]
From Gaines Street to glory: A business owner’s journey to success
With humble beginnings as a tiny storefront on Gaines Street, to a chance to be one of the only independent businesses located in the Governor’s Square Mall, the road to success for Pink Shoe Bag hasn’t been an easy journey. Anthony Castro, owner of this women’s shoe store, first opened […]
The eternal flame is the heart of FAMU
Photo credit: Sydne Vigille When you think about Florida A&M University (FAMU) the eternal flame will always come to mind. Whether it’s walking to class, taking graduation pictures, honoring a fellow Rattler who has died, or FAMU students coming together, the eternal flame is symbolic of Rattler excellence. The eternal […]
Unique Wonders: Behind the shaved ice
Photo credit: Unique Wonders “I am a wife, a mother, then a business owner,” says Rochelle Johnson, co-owner of Unique Wonders on Lake Bradford Road. Johnson’s partner in the business is her husband, Willie Johnson. She was born and raised in Nassau in the Bahamas. This is where she […]
RattlersinBusiness takes helping student entrepreneurs to next level
Some of the entrepreneurs showcasing their products. Photo credit: Albert Hayes Fredline Pierre, a FAMU student and founder of RattlersinBusiness, believes students need to support one another. That’s why she was happy to partner with the Office of Student Activiites on Wednesday for an event where it was possible […]
Attorneys make sure African Americans know their rights
At Saturday’s 2018 Florida A&M University-sponsored Harambee Festival, a free community-wide cultural event in celebration of Black History Month, two African American attorneys held a seminar to inform citizens on different laws and rights when dealing with the police. Throughout the seminar, Mutaqee Akbar and Matthew C. Williams addressed […]