Despite the novel coronavirus currently wrecking global havoc, a mischievous sidekick has tip-toed its way into our peripheral of wellness and into the bodies of people all over the world — anxiety. While the coronavirus has spread like wildfire with the pandemic’s death toll rising just above 1 million world-wide […]
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Healthcare workers who are also moms pull double-duty
The duties of a parent are often endless — even more so as students return to school. Parents are now tasked with sustaining employment amid the pandemic and helping their children transition to remote learning. The responsibilities associated with parenting typically include providing sufficient clothing, shelter, food and health care. […]
Concerns about voting surface as election nears
As Florida joins the multi-state Electronic Registration Information Center, also known as ERIC, any registered voter who requested a public record exemption in Leon County, has been sent an invitation to register to vote. ERIC is intended to decrease the occurrence of voter fraud and increase security for voter protection […]
Vote-by-mail a safe alternative during pandemic
Every four years, America votes for a new president or reelects the current president to serve a second term. But this year is different. With the COVID-19 pandemic cases arising, a majority of people are leery of standing in line to vote at their local precinct. Now, the Florida Division […]
TikTok, Black creators and hate speech
Trinitee Hassan is determined to not feel intimidated. The Florida A&M student went from simply trying to spread awareness on racial injustice to receiving hundreds of racist comments on the popular social media platform TikTok. And now she believes the social media app treats Black creators poorly — at best. […]
America’s shameful tradition of negative eugenics
In an unapologetic effort to make a difference for those who suffer tragically for no reason other than their race, nurse Dawn Wooten became a whistle-blower when she reported that ICE is performing hysterectomies on immigrant women without their consent at the Irwin County Detention Center in Georgia. While working […]
You’ll be fine skipping ‘Antebellum’
*Disclaimer: this review is spoiler-free.* The writer/director duo Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz released their new feature-length horror film, “Antebellum,” this past Friday. Featuring a star-studded cast including Janelle Monáe, Kiersey Clemons, Gabourey Sidibe and Jena Malone, the movie was expected to be well-received and thought-provoking. However, that is not […]
Black celebrities are not doing enough for HBCUs
More Black celebrities should cater to HBCUs — and by HBCUs, I mean all HBCUs. Almost each and every one of us has heard about the “Black Ivies,” which commonly includes Howard University, Hampton University, Morehouse College and Spelman College, but there are way more Black colleges and universities that […]
Five fun fall activities
Fall has officially begun, and this season is all about fashion, Halloween, Thanksgiving and cooler weather. Looking for festive fall activities to do while social distancing? You have come to the right place. Here are five can’t-miss fall favorites: Pumpkin Patch Pumpkin patches are the perfect place to get […]
‘Strike the Vote’: Rattlers celebrate National Voter Registration Day
Florida A&M University’s Student Government Association hosted a “Strike the Vote” event Tuesday via Zoom and YouTube, to encourage and ensure that students are registered to vote. The event included several special guests, such as: East Point, Ga. Mayor, Deana Ingraham, Miami Gardens, Fla. Mayor, Oliver Gilbert, Civil Rights Attorney, […]