Saturday, July 5, 2025
Shadell Bromellhas made it her business to be on the front lines and fight for her people during the recent Black LivesMatter protests in Tallahassee. She’s also been taking a stand on behalf Oluwatoyin“Toyiin” Salau, a 19-year-old Tallahassee activist who was a victim of sexual assault and murder. Bromell is […]
With the outbreak of the coronavirus putting the world on hold, younger kids who are usually in day care aren’t being properly stimulated. This is forcing parents and guardians to balance working and successfully entertaining children who need constant attention. Luisa Martin, director of First Steps Prep Childcare in Tallahassee, […]
The Board of Governors, the body that oversees Florida’s 12 public universities, earlier this week approved each institution’s plans for reopening their campus in the fall. Many parents are wondering if this a great idea to reopen the universities — not to mention public schools — this August. COVID-19 cases […]
ORLANDO — After ending the lockdown more than three weeks ago and reopening across the state, there has been an increase in COVID-19 cases in Central Florida. And Florida A&M University students are worried about what the future holds for them. Central Florida is home to many tourist attractions. Since […]
Ken Riley acquired impressive titles. They include FAMU Hall of Famer, standout NFL player, athletic director and head coach of FAMU football. Riley, who died unexpectedly at his home near Bradenton on June 7 at age 72, will be remembered for not just the player he was on the field […]
Florida A&M University held a virtual town hall on Monday to address sexual misconduct on or near FAMU’s campus. This came after accounts began appearing on Twitter and other social media calling out individuals and accusing them of sexual assault. Many of the students who allegedly committed the acts were […]
PENSACOLA — During the past month, the K.Y.L.E Project in Pensacola has organized and gathered residents of all races and backgrounds to protest and demand reform from local and federal governments. They want to see an end to police brutality and the birth of race reconciliation. The K.Y.L.E Project stands […]
More than one million international students are finding their lives at a standstill in cities across the United States amid the coronavirus pandemic. Florida A&M University’s international students are no exception. FAMU is home to roughly 270 degree-seeking international students, said William Hyndman, the assistant vice president of the International […]
Florida A&M University’s Board of Trustees earlier this month approved a proposal regarding reopening plans for the fall semester while facing the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the many concerns about the upcoming semester regarded the tuition costs for out-of-state students. Florida A&M decided that out-of-state students will not have lowered […]
Sadness, anger, and hope were among the emotions expressed as people of all races gathered at the Florida Capitol Wednesday evening to honor the life of Oluwatoyin Salau. Salau who was a Black Lives Matter member and an active protester in Tallahassee, was found dead Saturday after being reported missing […]