After a hard-fought loss to Oregon in last week’s home opener, the FAMU men’s basketball team is preparing to defend its home court at 7 p.m. Wednesday vs. Albany State. The Rattlers head into the game 0-4 after battling it out and losing to four Power 5 conference schools. This […]
Author: Christian Lawrence | Staff writer
Bible study sessions find a niche
Wise Walk Wednesday Bible Study meets every other Wednesday evening at Kingdom Life Tabernacle. Each session focuses on strengthening individuals’ walk and faith with Christ while also incorporating relatable life topics. Wise Walk Wednesdays is one of the many offerings under the Positive Pathways organization that was founded by Nick […]
Goat Squad uses football to mentor local youth
Goat Squad Duhh is a local 7-on-7 youth football organization that specializes in producing top-tier adolescents by incorporating life lessons and mentorship through football. Goat Squad was founded in 2022 by Chyna Lindsay and Maurice Geathers. The two are also a couple who have known and dated each other since […]
Scholarships available for studying abroad
There are more than 150,000 college students in the United States who study abroad each year. Only 5% of these students are African American. Studying abroad is something that every college student should get to experience. There are plenty of different countries to visit, connections to be made, and adventures […]
We need a financial literacy course
Financial literacy has plagued African Americans forever. According to marketwatch.com, Black families held about 1.9 percent of American wealth, with $18.3 billion in assets compared to white families’ $941.9 billion. African Americans were enslaved for over 400 years, meaning that they are 400 years behind in most things such as […]
For Keva Peters, the journey has just begun
After surviving the perilous streets of New Orleans and the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, Keva Peters Jr. has blossomed into an award-winning filmmaker with a story to tell. Peters, a 22-year-old graduate film student at Florida State University, is viewed by his friends and family as charismatic, ambitious, and a […]