“She Did That” was an event on Tuesday created by Creme of Nature, a natural hair product company, and hosted by members of the sorority Delta Sigma Theta and the fraternity of Omega Psi Phi. This event highlighted Black women and their entrepreneurship, while giving tips on how to […]
Author: Jayla Swinson | Staff writer
Survivors march for justice
More than 400 people marched, hand in hand, to the Capitol building on Tuesday to bring awareness for survivors of crime. The march was coordinated by an organization called Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice. It is an organization made up of victims and survivors of crime including domestic violence, […]
Student Senate finalizes election dates, allocates funds for Carnegie Hall
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s Student Government Association held its weekly senate meeting on Monday. The extensive meeting lasted more than five hours. Natalie Alfonso, a student at the FAMU College of Law, went before the senate to be appointed as an associate circuit court judge. Alfonso was denied the […]
FAMU baseball No. 2 in MEAC preseason poll
Pitcher Chandellor Benton gets ready to throw a pitch against Mercer. Photo Courtesy of FAMU Athletics.com As the season for the Florida A&M Baseball team is underway, they are looking to defend their MEAC championship. However, the reigning champs already face doubt to be able to repeat their successes. […]
‘The Photograph’ gave us Black love without the trauma
Stella Meghie’s “The Photograph” left me and many others teary-eyed once the credits started rolling. I left feeling at ease, but couldn’t understand why. Then it hit me; this is one of the few black love stories that didn’t have trauma. It was a love story. A simple, yet complicated […]
Black History Month town hall leaves students feeling empowered
On Thursday morning, students and faculty gathered in Lee Hall Auditorium for Florida A&M University’s Black History Month town hall, “African Americans and the Vote,” #ForTheCulture. The town hall was hosted by Assistant Vice President Carmen Cummings Martin, and gave students and faculty the opportunity to learn more about the […]
Why Outkast is one of the best rap groups ever
The famous rap duo Outkast first got together in 1992. The group includes Andre “Andre 3000” Benjamin and Antwan “Big Boi” Patton. Outkast has played a major role in hip-hop from its inception to the 2000s. Coming straight out of East Point, Georgia the two rappers helped popularize Southern rap. […]
Does Zaya Wade coming out reflect growth in our society?
In the black community, there is a history of homophobic and transphobic tendencies that is an underlying issue within an overwhelming amount of mindsets. It is heartwarming that the Wade family was so welcoming towards their 12-year-old daughter Zaya Wade as she recently started using the pronouns she/her/hers. Former Miami […]
The Alley Shoppe specializes in African products
Rhyeaul Cairwell has created a niche business in Tallahassee. His store, The Alley Shoppe on South Adams Street, features authentic African products. Cairwell caters to people eager to enjoy authentic African clothing and other goods. In 2017, at the age of 39, Cairwell chose to turn his dreams into reality […]
Tallahassee mall bringing new business to the community
A new year means new business for the Centre of Tallahassee. The mixed-use development has recently announced that it will be adding Culver’s and supermarket Tom Thumb to its latest list of budding projects. Both establishments are set to provide new eatery options for local citizens of Tallahassee. However, […]