Monday, April 29, 2024
March is the start of the Florida legislative session for this year and girls across the state are focusing on a new bill: the “Learning with Dignity Act.” It would ensure feminine products in female restroom facilities of Florida public school buildings, free of charge. One Tallahassee high school student […]
UPDATE: Due to anticipated inclement weather conditions, the city of Tallahassee will postpone the Martin Luther King Day parade set for this Saturday. This is the second time the event has been postponed and city officials are determined to celebrate King’s legacy after finalizing a new date for the event. […]
Florida A&M University reinstated its curfew and canceled some sports for the spring due to the rise of COVID-19 cases in the community. Classes are still set to take place in person despite the increase of positive cases on campus, and some students don’t think it’s safe just yet. Hyflex […]
The morning after the 2016 election, Donald Trump was declared winner of the presidential election. Soon after, Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton spoke with Trump to concede and honor the voice of the American people. Forty-eight hours later, Barack Obama would acknowledge his successor in an effort to provide a smooth […]
More than anything charities are eager to get back to serving the people in the Tallahassee community. Following the spread of the COVID-19 virus, charities across the nation have been negatively impacted, most notably by a lack of funding and the inability to provide aid to those in need. “We […]
Florida A&M University’s homecoming may not be canceled after all. For one night virtual event, YouTube and BET will air a homecoming special with performances from musical artists including FAMU’s Marching 100 and Concert Choir. The “HBCU Homecoming 2020: Meet on the Yard” is set to air at 8 […]
There has already been a record number of mail-in ballots cast in Florida as the heated election enters its final two weeks. Now Florida voters have the chance to vote at the polls in the early voting period that started Monday. Voters have the option to cast their ballots early […]
Despite drastic changes to protocol as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Florida A&M University celebrated 133 years of its academic legacy this morning with a wreath ceremony at the Eternal Flame. Approximately 30 university leaders, staff and community members — all wearing protective masks — gathered at the Eternal […]
It’s time to put your money where your mouth is. The racial wealth gap isn’t going anywhere. In the wake of the pandemic and protests for racial and social justice, Black businesses continue to remain a fragile coterie in the eyes of the economy. The dollar in the Black community […]
Florida A&M University’s Student Senate held its weekly Zoom meeting on Monday where senators heard concerns by freshmen regarding the upcoming fall elections. Two freshmen candidates for senator said the Electoral Commission prevented them from having their names on FAMU’s election ballot. Student Senate hopefuls Ariel Burks and YuKwon Toney […]