Sunday, October 6, 2024
On the campus of Florida A&M University, organizations rolling out newly inducted members ended the spring semester with a bang. According to famu.edu, there are over 300 registered organizations on campus. It is possible for Rattlers to get involved in a variety of ways. The student body currently holds about […]
If you enjoy movies with an engaging storyline and a history lesson thrown into the mix, “Chevalier” might be for you. Directed by Stephen Williams, “Chevalier” is based on Joseph Bologne, a French- Caribbean champion fencer, composer and violinist. In 1745, Joseph Bologne was born to an enslaved Senegal mother […]
Grammy-award-winning artist J. Cole held his annual Dreamville Festival concert this past weekend. This is his fifth year putting on the event at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, North Carolina. In 2022, the festival brought in 5 million dollars in revenue with a crowd size of 80,000 people. This year […]
The Oscars are a star-studded night to acknowledge talent in Hollywood’s film industry. For most actors and actresses, receiving acknowledgment from the Academy Awards is like finding gold at the end of the rainbow. Over the years, the Oscars have faced scrutiny due to the lack of Black actors being […]
Alexis Dorman, president of the College Democrats at Florida State, refuses to simply watch as the Legislature works to do away with diversity programs at Florida’s public colleges and universities. Dorman was a driving force behind Wednesday’s rally in opposition to House Bill 999, which will eliminate diversity, equity and […]
Michael B Jordan has recently gone viral again for something other than his love life. Jordan was interviewed by entertainment journalist Lore’l during a recent “Creed III” premiere event. During the interview, Lore’l mentioned that she and her classmates used to bully him in high school and call him “corny.” […]
The Black Voices Tour returned to Tallahassee’s Engage Church Wednesday for a night of worship and fellowship. The tour travels to different HBCUs and inner-city communities with a message of empowerment through the gospel. Missionary Bijou Taylor was excited to encourage and pray with those at the event. “Black Voices […]
Residents of Tallahassee’s south side will have to find another pharmacy for their medical needs. The CVS on South Monroe Street will be closing its doors on March 16, according to a CVS employee. There are 20 CVS locations in Florida’s capital city, but only two of those are on […]
The Florida Legislature will be in session from March 7 to May 5. Earlier this year, lawmakers proposed legislation covering abortion, criminal justice, education, elections, equality, guns and health care to name some of the high-profile bills being considered. A new bill that targets amending of the state’s constitution has […]
Spring elections are in full effect; students can vote for not only the royal court but also student government positions. FAMU students are gearing up to go to the voting polls. But do they actually know the duties and the responsibility that each position holds? SGA positions on the ballot […]