Saturday, September 21, 2024
“How can we as Black people dismantle systemic inequality for future generations?” Dynasty Moore asked this question Tuesday afternoon to start off “The Black Chat,” a discussion on contemporary social issues in the Black community. Students gathered via Zoom to listen and include their thoughts on social inequality. This inaugural […]
In late January, Robinhood, an app that offers commission-free stock and options trades on a streamlined platform, restricted buying on more than 10 stocks, including GameStop and AMC. This sent traders in an uproar as Robinhood users lost opportunities — and money. One user filed a class-action lawsuit against the […]
Florida state Senator Gary M. Farmer Jr.introduced Senate Bill 664 in late January, proposing that marijuana become legal in Florida for adults over the age of 21. Currently, only medicinal marijuana — which requires a prescription — is legal in the Sunshine State. If SB 664 is approved, adults will […]
Bobby Powell Jr., a proud graduate of Florida A&M University, believes in many of the ideals articulated by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “A life of service is a life that counts,” Powell said this morning as he addressed FAMU in this year’s MLK Convocation. Amid COVID-19, FAMU’s […]
If you’ve been spending your time switching from app to app on your phone during COVID-19, you’re not alone. Social media has become today’s primary source of news information and entertainment, and with the outbreak of the coronavirus citizens everywhere have been glued to their phones. The lockdown around the […]
Shopping online was predicted to take over traditional methods in the coming year, but with COVID-19 online shopping is now the only choice in some situations. It has been convenient for customers to order things and get them shipped right to their door without leaving the house, but is requiring […]
Amid the scary reality of the coronavirus, citizens have been told to stay inside, restaurants are open only for takeout or delivery, and stores are closing earlier than ever before. Workers have been laid off if they aren’t considered ‘essential,’ leaving families with financial burdens and uncertainty. The world has […]
The coronavirus has put a damper on everyone’s life. As the world has been put on pause, a lot of students have returned home to be with family during this time of uncertainty. Some Florida A&M students, however, chose to stay put in their student apartments. The state of Florida […]
The coronavirus has put the world on pause, but for delivery services, this is their time to shine. Postmates, Uber Eats, Instacart and DoorDash are a few of the delivery services that have changed their delivery services to reflect the hard times going on. Social distancing is real and with […]
Season 2 of “All American” was recently released on Netflix, and for fans who don’t watch the show on local television, you are in for a treat. The series focuses not only on football and relationship drama, but also family relationships and the troubles family members go through. Season 1 […]