Author: Asiya Gilmore | Staff writer

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‘Black Chat’ leads to lively exchanges

“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 […]

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Rattlers who invest wary of Robinhood

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 […]

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Bill in Florida Senate would legalize marijuana

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 […]

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Bobby Powell inspires during MLK Convocation

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 […]

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Social media usage surges during the pandemic

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 […]

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Online shopping in the age of coronavirus

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 […]

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As COVID-19 surges, so do anxiety and stress

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 […]