Following Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential victory, many in the LGBTQ+ community have expressed concern over potential policy changes and a growing wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. The Trevor Project, an organization dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention, reported a 200% increase in crisis conversations related to the election. This stark statistic […]
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Amen, Amen, Amen: The Black Church then, today, and what now?
McDuffey & Moore Productions set to release their debut film “Amen, Amen, Amen,” an impactful documentary that explores the rich history of the African-American Baptist church as both an institution and a sanctuary for Black Americans. This film highlights the church’s role in celebrating culture, advocating for rights, and fostering […]
Peters teaches beyond the classroom
Karen Peters, a psychology professor at Florida A&M University, has long advocated empowering young women through education and self-awareness. She is taking her passion one step further with a program called Pretty on Purpose. Specifically designed for collegiate Black women, the initiative aims to promote environmental and health consciousness through […]
Marquis Hill continues to inspire
Adversity has the transformative power to create two different types of people. It can break someone, leaving them in the shadow of what could have been, or it can forge resilience, turning pain into purpose. For the 19-year-old entrepreneur and motivational speaker Marquis Hill, adversity fueled his greatest mission — […]
Presidential pardons restore hope
In a historic and transformative move, several individuals across the nation have been granted presidential pardons, marking a significant step forward for those whose past convictions have often created lifelong barriers. For many in Florida, particularly in Tallahassee, these pardons bring renewed hope and an opportunity to rebuild their lives. […]
FAMU takes on rival BCU
It’s Florida Classic time for Florida A&M football. The Rattlers are ready to take on Bethune Cookman University after coming off a loss to the winless Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils last Saturday. The loss ended one of the longest home game-winning streaks in FCS history and gave the Delta […]
Was Mike Tyson’s loss to Jake Paul a real defeat or a staged showdown?
On November 15, 2024, the world watched in awe as boxing legend Mike Tyson faced off against YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul in an exhibition match that had fans buzzing for weeks. The fight, held in Arlington, Texas, and aired live on Netflix, ended with Paul being declared the winner, sparking […]
SACHS Media captures state award
Imagine being hailed as “two degrees of separation from everyone.” Literally “everyone.” That’s how SACHS Media founder and chairman Ron Sachs is described on the company’s website. SACHS Media has recently been awarded the 2024 Agency of The Year by the Florida Public Relations Associations. SACHS Media is a company […]
FAMU students focus on resilience and action after election results
The results of the 2024 presidential election are in, with former President Donald Trump re-elected in a contentious race that has sparked discussions across campuses nationwide. At Florida A&M University, students are expressing a mix of hope and concern as they consider the implications of the divisive campaign season. For […]
Mixed outcomes for abortion rights
Voters in Missouri overturned one of the nation’s strictest abortion bans on Nov. 5, delivering a major win for abortion rights advocates. However, efforts to expand protections fell short in Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota, leaving restrictions intact in those states. Missouri’s constitutional amendment allows abortion up to fetal viability, […]