When I hit 20 years old, I was ecstatic to call myself “a grown women.” Now that I am turning 23-years-old, it is clear to me that there are few things that I may not have mastered years ago, but are pertinent tips to keep me flawless forever. Since we […]
Author: Dominique James
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 […]
What is Good hair
There are a plethora of hair textures when it comes to black women: straight, wavy, curly, coily, and everything in between. Deciding whether to perm it, go natural, press it, add some weave to it, or shave it all off! It is a never ending struggle to try to determine […]
Leon County’s 18th Annual Volunteer Firefighter Fire Truck Roundup
Kids enjoying the fire truck. Leon County hosted its 18th Annual Fire Truck Roundup Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Growing Room to honor Leon County’s volunteer firefighters. The annual event highlighted “the service and dedication of the men and women who protect life and property of Leon County’s citizens.” […]
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Auditions
Theatre Tallahassee held auditions for Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas”, October 11-12. The production is based on the film and tells the story of two veterans, who have a successful celebration after World War II. The two buddies, with their two sisters, host a performance in Vermont to help their retired […]
Early Detection is the First step to Prevention
Photo Courtsey: http://wcfobgyn.com/saturday-mammograms-are-back The month of October is dedicated to spreading breast cancer awareness. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, except for skin cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Women can increase the likelihood of surviving breast cancer, if the disease is detected early. A […]
Green Coalition Club Host Campus Cleanup
Florida A&M University’s Green Coalition Club held a campus wide clean up on Saturday from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Registered students and organizations were invited to help embellish the campus property while receiving volunteer hours and a meal. Andrea Pugh, a fourth-year environmental science student from Saginaw, Mich. and president of […]
FAMU’s Royal Court to be Crowned Sunday
Imir Hall and Anquinette Taylor will be crowned at Florida A&M University’s 109th coronation Sunday, at 7 p.m. in FAMU's Lee Hall Auditorium. FAMU students, alumni, faculty and members of the Tallahassee community will be in attendance to honor Mr. and Miss FAMU. The ceremony will feature appearances from kings […]
FAMU Goes Unnoticed with Fortune 500 Companies
Historically Black Colleges and Universities are unnoticed when it comes to recruitment. It is imperative that HBCU students get a fair chance in the workforce, especially being that companies are always looking to diversify. Delores Dean, the career center’s director, does her best to make sure Florida A&M University students […]
Foundation for Leon County Schools holds Harvest Moon Soiree
The Foundation for Leon County Schools held it’s 7th Annual Friends of the Foundation Harvest Moon Soiree on Thursday evening, at the Goodwood Museum and Gardens Carriage House. The foundation is to support Leon County Public Schools. This event auctioned items such as: tickets to upcoming Florida State University home games, […]