Sunday, April 28, 2024
Allezo N. Owens Assistant Professor of Religion talking about the definition of a myth last Wednesday evening in the Black Archives as part of the his "Racism in Christianity" presentation. Photo Submitted by Alexis Gollman. As the prominent abolitionist Fredrick Douglass once wrote: “Between the Christianity of this land and the Christianity of […]
Three examples of natural hairstyles are proudly showcased on the homepage of the New York City Human Rights website amid the newly implemented natural hair guidelines. Photo Courtesy of www1.nyc.gov The famous song “Don’t Touch My Hair” by Solange has a new legal meaning to people in New York City. The New York […]
The cast of "Blind Faith" reading their scripts in Tucker Hall in front of a full audience on Sunday. Photo Submitted by Alexis Gollman. Valencia Matthews, dean of the College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities at FAMU, received some earth-shattering news 25 years ago. Patsy, her sister, was diagnosed […]
One of many aisle endcaps filled with healthy treats in the FAMU Bookstore. Photo Submitted by Alexis Gollman. With the start of a new year, one of the most popular resolutions is to get in shape or eat healthier. But one of the dilemmas you might face is how to […]
Dr. Bryant's dental patient chair and X-ray imaging equipment from his in-home dental practice, now located in the Meek-Eaton Black Archives. Photo Submitted by Alexis Gollman. It is not quite a functioning dental office, but it is on display in the Meek-Eaton Black Archives. The Willie L. Bryant, Sr., DDS, exhibit was […]
The passing of Amendment 4 on, Nov. 6, was a historic victory for many. However, it has been a long time coming considering Florida’s discriminatory voter disenfranchisement past. Over 1.4 million felons will be able to vote in upcoming elections including the 2020 presidential election. Amendment 4 automatically restores Floridians […]
Abrams is joined by OWN founder, Oprah Winfrey. Photo submitted by Itoro Umontuen / The Atlanta Voice It was not a complete loss for Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Stacey Abrams who, as of The FAMUAN press time, was losing by more than 200,000 votes to Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Brian Kemp. Instead, Abrams still […]
Kinsey Collection artifacts held in the Black Archives showing main exhibition area. Photo credit: Alexis Gollman It is not every day that you get to travel back in time. The Kinsey Collection gives guests an opportunity to see into the lives and minds of Africans and African-Americans of the past. […]