Friday, May 3, 2024
When Curtis Taylor, the distinguished president of the Tallahassee Urban League, believes it is imperative for the Black community and registered youth to get involved with the upcoming presidential election. “This affects us all,” he said. “We are encouraging everyone to come out and vote in this important election.” The […]
The student and youth involvement in politics and activism have reached an all-time high one month prior to the Nov. 3 general election. Social change agents, students and now apartment resources have picked up the baton to reach out to local universities, specifically at Florida A&M University. On Sept. 24, […]
Before Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was buried, President Donald Trump was already making moves to fill her seat on the high court. On Saturday, Trump formally nominated Amy Coney Barrett, who serves as a circuit judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit. This doesn’t […]
The same way students can gather to go to local bars and restaurants and not have consequences,students should be able to have parties and events and not have consequences. You can’t forget the memorableparties and events that allow students to socialize away from the books and homework. Where do we […]
Facebook is launching its own Voting Information Center across all its platforms to increase voter registration for its millions of users. Initially announced in June, Facebook is conducting the largest voting information campaign in American history. Their goal is to help more than four million voters get registered across Facebook, […]
Stakes are high for many who are desperately depending on the outcome of this election to see a shift in this country’s current climate of injustice and inequality. And with the nation’s current president not making a clear stance on current racial issues, voting will be more crucial, now […]
When Americans feel unprotected, they often purchase firearms. Gun sales have increased rapidly since the spring and the start of the coronavirus pandemic. 2020 has been a year of tremendous disorder and tragedy. Amid the deadly virus that has killed more than 200 million nationwide, police brutality, ethnic injustices and […]
COVID-19 has impacted many business owners across the world, but the beauty industry took a hard hit when China announced it was stopping lace production for the rest of the year. Many hairstylists and women with hair companies primarily get their hair from vendors in China. This halt on lace […]
Florida A&M University has decided to cancel spring break for the 2020-2021 school year. This decision, announced earlier this afternoon, comes a day after Florida State University announced its new academic calendar for the spring semester which also includes the cancellation of spring break. In a statement released by Maurice […]
Growing up as a Black and openly gay woman almost always feels like I have three strikes against me. Racism, homophobia, and sexism all play a part in the harsh reality of society and the scared thoughts I have had about being open with my sexuality. As society becomes more […]