Many believe the United States judiciary system has a multitude of faults as it fuels an ongoing hatred in the hearts of millions of citizens who reside in the United States. Florida Senate Bill 386 attempts to address some of that injustice. It is an effort to abolish the death […]
Author: Cirsten Jones | Staff writer
Bill would prevent domestic violence offenders from owning firearms
Florida House Bill 83 would further diminish the rights of individuals convicted of domestic violence offenses. Introduced into the Florida Senate chambers by Rep. Anna V. Eskamami, D-Orlando, HB 83 intends to prohibit the sale and transfer of firearms and ammunition to domestic violence offenders. HB 83 further also requires […]
FAMU maintains Carnegie classification
Since 2018, Florida A&M University has successfully maintained its position as an ongoing recipient of the Carnegie R2 Designation program due to the university’s high research activity that allotted the university $66 million in research awards along with $50 million in research spending in 2021. Prior to 2018, FAMU had […]
Let’s celebrate Black history every month
Every year during the month of February — Black History Month — we pay homage to the lineage of our ancestors, our fallen heroes and the generations that continue to pave the way for the Black community. That’s all well and good. But Black history isn’t meant to be incorporated […]
Local teachers unsure about their status if they test positive
In the wake of the pandemic the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which provided paid sick leave for employees with COVID-19 related reasons, went into effect on April 1, 2020. But the FFCRA Act expired on Dec. 31, denying employers with less than 500 employees, including teachers and all public […]