Author: Latasha Walters

Opinions

Will Your Name Prevent You From Getting the Job?

Over the past few weeks there has been an uproar on social media about a comment actress Raven-Symone made on “The View.” There was a discussion amongst the women about a viral video that listed the “60 most ghetto names.” In the discussion Raven expressed that as a black woman […]

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FAMU Gospel Choir Concert with Vashawn Mitchell

Florida A&M University held a gospel concert in Lee Hall Saturday night featuring FAMU’s gospel choir and gospel singer Vashawn Mitchell. This concert was a part of the events created to celebrate FAMU’s homecoming. FAMU’s gospel choir was formed 58 years ago, since then, the choir has toured all over […]

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New FAMU Way Celebration Brings Alumni and Students Together

Tallahassee residents and visitors celebrated the grand opening of FAMU Way Thursday night at “Under the Over” which is located near the Bronough Street overpass. FAMU Way has gone through an extensive amount of changes since construction began on the street last April. Tallahassee got to celebrate the enhancement of […]

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African American Espionage during the Civil War Exhibit

John G. Riley Museum’s newest exhibit, “African American Espionage during the Civil War” explains African American’s role in the spy network during the Civil War. The exhibit will be available to the public until the end of October. The John G. Riley Museum is home to many exhibits as the […]

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FAMU Students Create Organization Dedicated to Giving Back

Florida A&M University fourth-year pharmacy student, Kehinde Idowu, third-year english student, Wendell Jean-Mary and his brother Florida State University (FSU) second-year biology student, Neptune Jean-Mary created “Positive Feedback”, an organization dedicated to giving back to those in need. The organization was created after the trio realized they wanted to do […]

Sports

Lady Rattlers Lose Second Home Game of the Season

Photo Courtesy: Florida A&M Sports Information The Florida A&M University [FAMU] Lady Rattlers volleyball team lost their second home game of the season at the Al Lawson center playing against The Florida State University [FSU] Seminoles on Saturday, September 12 (25-15, 25-16, 28-26). The match serves as the Lady Rattlers […]