Sunday, April 28, 2024
“I am not my hair, I am not this skin, I am not your expectations.” India Arie’s lyrics describe how some Black people may feel in their work environment. The battle of Black natural hairstyles versus corporate America has been an ongoing topic. Black men and women continue to be […]
The weather outside was below 60 degrees when Kendrick Walker slid on his black hoodie. Walker stepped out of his apartment and began to head to class to avoid being marked late. His hoodie drew attention from on-lookers as he passed them by, with the words “It’s an Anime thing, […]
When it comes to parenting, it’s normal for parents to want to know if their kids are sexually active. The main questions they’ll usually ask their kids are: “Are you being safe?” and “How long have you been having sex?” Society has set double standards on how to react when […]
Florida A&M University’s Recreational Center opens its doors to students who want to take part in intramural sports and sports clubs. Fall’s intramural sports teams include flag football, indoor volleyball, indoor kickball, indoor soccer and table tennis. Aquatics, boxing, soccer, tennis, and ultimate frisbee are just a few sports clubs […]
Albinism is a rare group of genetic disorders that can cause the skin, hair, or eyes of an individual to have little to no color. In the United States, the chances of a person being a carrier of the condition is about 1 in 18,000 to 20,000, according to “Albinism” […]
Aleksandra Benedict makes it her duty to assist and provide golden opportunities for students at Florida A&M to study abroad. Benedict is from Moscow, Russia and has lived in the United States for 12 years. She transitioned into living in the U.S. while working as a work and travel participant […]
Homophobia in the black community is always a trending topic. The black community seems to be torn between supporting individuals in the LGBTQ community or scorning them for their lifestyles. Hyper masculinity and religious beliefs rooted in the black church plays a major role in stimulating disdain toward black individuals […]
Reginald Ellis has Florida A&M in his blood. The highly regarded associate professor in history grew up in Whigham, Ga., a small town about 45 minutes northwest of Tallahassee. He frequently visited FAMU as a child to be with his mother, who was an office manager in the university’s Department […]