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FAMU talks about race portrayal in the media

Courtesy of Yulita Howard During an intriguing discussion at the Florida A&M University’s School of Architecture and Engineering Technology, Rondrea Mathis, FAMU alumna, womanist scholar, minister and activist, began with a compelling argument on how race is portrayed in the media. Mathis appreciates the rise of alternative journalism. “Instead of […]

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Voices Poetry Group Brings Kinsey Collection to an End

Khalil Kinsey With Participants & Staff Photo by Nathaniel Price Toyota partnered with The Kinsey Collection to bring Florida A&M University students a spoken word competition entitled, “Our History is Not A Mystery,” featuring Voices Poetry group, Friday in the Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery. On the final day of The […]

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Heroine’s Tea Honors Women in the Community

Photo Credit: Nathaniel Price As part of Women’s History month, Florida A&M University hosted the second annual Heroine’s Tea Saturday afternoon in the Grand Ballroom to celebrate the accomplishments of phenomenal women from all backgrounds for their hard work and influence in the community. Nine women were recognized for their […]

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Students Connect Through Karaoke

Mr. FAMU, Imir Hall perform karaoke with the student body  Courtsey:Aanquinette Taylor Mr. and Miss Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University partnered with the Campus Activity Board to host “Top FAMU Lounge” Thursday at FAMU Rattlers Den. This event was a mock event of Top Flite, a local nightclub for patrons […]

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Knight Chair host How Race is Portrayed in the Media Forum

Florida A&M University School of Journalism and Graphic Communication held a Knight Chair speaker series about how race is portrayed in the media on March. 24 led by SJGC Knight Chair for Student Achievement Francine Huff at the FAMU School of Architecture and Engineering Technology. Huff introduced NPR’s TV critic […]

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Hollywood Spotlight Makes a Comeback

Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communication hosted Hollywood Spotlight Wednesday afternoon in FAMU’s Grand Ballroom.  All of FAMU schools and colleges were invited to come together for a three-part presentation, in which speakers gave advice and tips on how to secure an internship or job in the […]

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FAMU’s SJGC hosts Hollywood Spotlight Workshops

Courtesy of FAMU SJGC The Entertainment Industry Outreach Program partnered with Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communication to host Hollywood Spotlight Workshop March 23 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m in the Manning-Efferson Grand Ballroom. Since 2013, companies like the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Disney, ABC […]

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History is Made with Five HBCU Female Presidents

(L-R) North Carolina Central University Chancellor Debra Saunders-White, Wilberforce University President Algeania Warren Freeman, Savannah State University President Cheryl Dozier, Alabama State University President Gwendolyn Boyd and Florida Memorial University President Roslyn Artis discussing what it's like to an African – American woman in power. Photo credit: Nathaniel Price Florida A&M University President Dr. Elmira Mangum invited five […]