Wednesday, September 18, 2024
A tour aimed at mental health for Black males is stopping in Tallahassee. The Just Heal, Bro’ tour is sponsored by Dell Technologies, and will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, at the Pharmacy Building Auditorium on Florida A&M University’s campus. This free event will display a group of therapists, health advocates and mental health experts who have traveled […]
The ever-widening gender gap continues to increase at Florida A&M University. According to the FAMU Office of Institutional Research, out of 9,228 students, females make up 67% of the student body, while males make up 33%. The data also says that there has been a one percent increase since 2021. […]
Technical difficulties occurred at Thursday’s “Late Night Show” concert, staged by the Florida A&M University Jazz Ensemble & Guests. However, that didn’t stop the show from continuing. There were saxophones, bass guitars, trumpets, and more filling all of Lee Hall. The Jazz Ensemble came on stage and before the concert […]
You might not have seen much of me on campus this school year. There’s a good reason. I have been traveling back and forth from Tallahassee to my hometown, Panama City, to aid in being a caregiver to my nana. She has dementia. I never knew the extent of dementia […]
The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra and the Florida A&M University Concert Choir are joining forces for a debut performance in Lee Hall Auditorium called “Powerful Voices.” The event will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday. The concert will commemorate the 1956 Tallahassee Bus Boycott with a historical musical commissioned by composer […]
Nick Fryson, also known as Chuck, is the definition of an active leader. He is a great influence for youth and the community. Fryson’s main inspiration is his dad and his dad is one of the reasons he is where he is today. “My dad has the most wisdom I […]
Many African American college students have stories about their experiences with racism and how it shaped their perception on life in today’s society. The American Psychological Association, defines this as racial trauma. According to a scholarly article, “White People Stress Me Out All The Time: Black Students Define Racial Trauma,” […]
Family and friends gathered in Florida A&M University’s Gaither Gym Saturday night to enjoy various dance organizations at United We Dance. UWD is an event where all dance organizations on FAMU’s campus, along with outside dance troupes at Florida State University, Bethune-Cookman University and other schools come to perform on […]
No Kid Hungry Florida, a non-profit organization, recently conducted a statewide survey on food insecurity and found it is increasing in households, including middle-class families making nearly $62,000 a year. The study also found that Black families are struggling more than other ethnic groups. The Florida director of No Kid […]
The Black Student Union at Florida State University is gearing up for exhilarating events during Black History Month, as well as celebrating its 55th anniversary. According to the FSU website, the Department of History wrote that African American students started matriculating at FSU in the 1960s. By 1968, The Black […]