Author: Cory Cannon | Staff Reporter

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Frenchtown heritage festival celebrates community

Co-owner of "Kingz and Queen Fitness" Kelvin Frasier leads workout at the 8th Annual Frenchtown Heritage Festival. Photo submitted by Cory Cannon. To coincide with the weekly Frenchtown Farmers Market, the eighth annual Frenchtown Heritage Festival took place on Nov. 3rd at Georgia Street and North Martin Luther King Boulevard.  […]

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How A Rattler Rewrote His Future

FAMU alumnus, Dante Bank's new book titled "All It Takes Is All You Got" gives readers an insight on his journey as an undergraduate student.  Photo Submitted by Dante Banks. Florida A&M University Alumnus, Dante Banks rewrites his future as a publishing author and entrepreneur. Since graduating in 2016, the […]

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Hurricane takes center stage at City Commission meeting

The Tallahassee City Commission met Wednesday for the first time since Hurricane Michael struck last week. Cory Cannion | The Famuan Tallahassee City Commissioners and local residents slowly walked into City Hall and up to the second floor on Wednesday. As the commissioners entered members of the community greeted each other, […]

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Emerging Poet Series returns to FAMU

The Emerging Poets Series took place Friday night at Perry-Paige auditorium. Photo submitted by Cory Cannon FAMU’s English guild brought the Emerging Poets Series to Perry-Paige auditorium Friday. The 6th annual poetry series was hosted by English ProfessorKristine Snodgrass, and it featured Mahogany L. Browne and Joaquin Zihuatanejo. Dozens of people gathered and took their seats as the […]

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Losing weight and gaining knowledge

Adrienne Floyd decided to make a healthy transformation when she made it her personal mission to get in shape. Originally from Jacksonville, Floyd came to Florida A&M in 2015. At FAMU her weight caused her to become depressed and was a huge stress factor in her life. “While I […]

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FAMU grad poised to go viral on YouTube

Tia Coleman has been motivating and inspiring young women for a while now.    The FAMU alumna first entered Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University in 2012 as her class vice president and became a role model for young African American girls who dream of going to college and becoming a […]

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Pineapple Express ready to roll

Sam Burgess became an entrepreneur upon graduating from FAMU last year with a master’s degree in sports management. “The goal is to make money and become a millionaire,” Burgess said.  He became a go-getter and decided he wanted to own his own stuff and make his own money. Spoon University […]

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Soul food a way of life for FAMU grad

Chef Ce’tia Hunter is a FAMU grad who has used her cooking skills to spice up life and start her entrepreneurial career. During her time at FAMU she majored in public relations and minored in business. The 22-year-old is from Jacksonville, where she is also currently located. Having made special […]

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FAMU alum feels the beat and makes it work

Devante Jefferson is a music producer, radio personality and entrepreneur. You may know him better as “Backpack Beatz.” The 26-year- old FAMU alum is originally from Milton. Backpack learned to play the piano and the drums so his transition into producing was an easy one. He quickly started […]