Thursday, May 2, 2024
Adaobi Okolocha, Eniola Bada and Juliana Olodude are three out of the millions of young Nigerians who are currently fighting to end police brutality and violence inflicted upon their community by the ones whose job is to protect it. After a video of a civilian being killed by the police’s […]
As the coronavirus and its effects loom over the world, the negative impact on mental health creates a continuous conversation. With universities winding down toward the end of the semester, the stress accompanying approaching midterms and finals affects students and faculty in a different way. Although extremely dedicated to accommodating […]
Beyonce Knowles Carter, aka Queen B to her fan base, demanded all eyes on HBCUs during her phenomenal 2018 Coachella performance. As the first Black woman to headline the annual event, Beyonce strategically incorporated the HBCU band rhythm, emotion, music and overall experience into her two hours on stage. She […]
Essence magazine partnered with Pepsi on Saturday to host the second annual “She Got Now” initiative and first virtual homecoming celebration for historically Black colleges and universities. The program highlights Black women who attend HBCUs and alumnae who graduated from these prestigious universities and are making an impact in their […]
Every October, we are reminded of the seriousness of domestic abuse and we take the month to honor those who have been forced to endure violence in their own homes. Approximately three out of four Americans personally know someone who is or has been a victim of domestic violence, according […]
The pandemic has forced many safety concerns for those who are celebrating Halloween this year. But Halloween isn’t cancelled, it will just be more creative than ever. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that citizens make safety their top priority for Halloween. The outline for considerations for events […]
Due to financial barriers the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s Athletic Department has faced, renovations to the facilities were not feasible. With a special gift commitment by The Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. of $125,000 to FAMU Athletics, this will catalyze the department to improve in […]
One year ago, Gurlie’s lemonade started with a table, two lemonade containers and two brothers who were eager to make their business successful at the corner of Tharpe Street and Old Bainbridge Road. Now, Gurlie’s lemonade is on South Adams Street across from the Palmetto North dorms making an impact […]
Florida A&M University’s Student Senate filled another position during its weekly Zoom meeting Monday evening. After getting through the standard committee reports and announcements, the candidate for the position of deputy secretary of Community Affairs, Telkevia Mackey, was confirmed. Mackey is a junior pre-physical therapy student from Miami. The candidate […]
For this year’s general election, President Donald Trump and his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, are courting the Black community for their support. The candidates have curated distinct plans to fund historically Black colleges and universities that desperately need federal funding to subsidize their budgets. In December of 2019, Trump signed […]