Saturday, April 27, 2024
Smoke Phi Apparel was created by three Black men last year on the unofficial weed holiday: April 20. FAMU alum Brian Minor, who goes by Beej, shared his idea for a pot-themed apparel line with his friends Brian Sigler, who goes by BSig, and Jalen Tyler Johnson. From there the […]
Earlier this month, HBO released a documentary, entitled “Fake Famous,” that dove into the simultaneously deep and shallow world of social media influencers. The hour and a half long documentary featured director Nick Bilton’s search for an answer to a single question: Can he make someone famous? The documentary follows […]
Dating can be an exciting, exhilarating and sometimes terrifying experience in your young-adult life. As you meet new people, go through the phases of getting to know someone and putting your trust and heart on the line for someone, you end up learning a lot about yourself and how you […]
As we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr., Day for the 35th year, the ominous social climate that we face today seems all to parallel to the plight that King faced in his day. Those devoted to preserving white supremacy have made their presence known in an undeniable way as we’ve […]
Florida A&M University and Florida State University have advised their students to take extra safety precautions in the event of violent protests on Sunday. The precautions come after an internal FBI bulletin was obtained and first reported by ABC News on Monday warning of violence at all 50 state capitals […]
It’s likely that the majority of us are exasperated by 2020 and all the adverse effects that have come with the year. For me, discussing the negative aspects of this year is almost as draining as actually experiencing them. Yet, day-to-day my mind is consumed with how 2020 has impacted […]
Voter intimidation has existed in America since minorities were granted the right to vote. When you hear the phrases “poll taxes,” “gerrymandering” and “violence at the polls,” you might be inclined to think back to the Jim Crow era. Yet, as Election Day is tomorrow, those are all issues we’ve […]
Being in your late teens and early twenties can be a thrilling time of your life. Embarking on your collegiate experience, moving out for the first time or gaining a new sense of independence are exciting life changes that many people are navigating at this age. Exercising your civic duty […]
President Trump’s leadership over the past four years has caused a lot of Americans pain and heartache. Most recently, his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic that has claimed the lives of over 210,000 Americans, has been less than satisfactory. It was released earlier last month that Trump knew the […]
This fall semester has presented new challenges for college students, teachers and administrators all across the globe. Thanks to technological innovations such as Zoom, Khan Academy and Hippocampus, the virtual teaching and learning process has become a bit easier, yet it’s still not the same as in-person classes with real […]