Historically, the term “Year Of the Woman” was formulated in the late 1960s. However, the term wasn’t popularized in the media until 1992 when a wave of women complained that Anita Hill, who testified that Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas had been sexually inappropriate with her, was mistreated by an […]
Author: Kayla Walton | Staff writer
‘Celebrating Black voices’ one non-traumatic film at a time
It’s that time of year again. The time where influential figures and voices get their spotlight: Black History Month. Black History Month was launched by Dr. Carter G. Woodson. It is celebrated in countries such as the United States, Germany and The Netherlands. It was originally focused on reaching Black […]
If 2020 wasn’t your year, it’s okay
2020 has been one of the most unpredicted years we’ve experienced. From dealing with COVID-19, racial and social injustice, and deciding the future of democracy for the country, there is no wonder several people didn’t have much of a choice than to fall into a state of uncertainty and, in […]
How Rattlers are spending their weekends during a pandemic
Although we are still living through a global pandemic, people continue to find ways to go out and travel to public spaces or have events. Mostly college students, regardless of COVID-19, continue to socialize with others. Florida A&M University students continue to gather for events and parties, not necessarily caring […]
Add Stallion to list of mistreated Black women
Malcolm X knew what he was talking about when he said: “The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman.” On July 12, the news surfaced that the rapper […]
COVID-19 affects South Florida residents
When you think of Miami, you think of the sun, the beaches, the nightclubs, and the beautiful palm trees. But due to recent cases of COVID-19, the city of Miami had been issued to close all nonessential businesses and settings for social gatherings. Places such as bars, nightclubs, beaches, recreational […]
Hope Connect looks to bring hope to every heart at FAMU
After losing his mother to pancreatic cancer and his former college teammate to a tragic car accident, Calvin Dennis brought Hope Connect Inc. to life. Dennis, a product of Florida High School and a graduate of the University of West Georgia, received a graduate certificate in nonprofit management and community […]