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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Toyota and The Kinsey Collection host State of the Black Student Summit
Courtesy of Toyota Florida A&M University hosts its first State of the Black Student Summit in five years Thursday. This combined panel discussion and concert is inspired and sponsored in part by the Kinsey Collection, “a national touring exhibit of authentic and rare art, artifacts, books, documents and manuscripts that […]
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 […]
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 […]
Foster shares musical journey with FAMUly
FAMU alumna Kendra Foster giving acceptance speech after receiving her Grammy Courtesy of Kevork Djansezian Nervously walking up the stage to accept her first Grammy for her song "Really Love" as Best R&B Song and the album she co-wrote with D'Angelo "Black Messiah" for Best R&B Album of the Year, […]