Highlighted issues in Florida. Artimese Bryant | The FAMUAN Now with Ron DeSantis and Jeanette Nunez have been declared as Florida’s new Governor and Lieutenant Governor, what will become of Florida in the near future under their leadership? One of the many promises DeSantis made during his campaign was to […]
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John Dailey declared winner in Tallahassee’s Mayoral Election
Courtesy of John Dailey’s Official Campaign Website John Dailey is joined by his mother. John Dailey, who has served as a three-term Leon County Commissioner has come out victorious with 51.66 percent of the votes ahead of his opponent in the Tallahassee mayoral race. Dustin Daniels, Dailey’s opponent […]
Stacey Abrams’ historic run for Georgia governor
Abrams is joined by OWN founder, Oprah Winfrey. Photo submitted by Itoro Umontuen / The Atlanta Voice It was not a complete loss for Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Stacey Abrams who, as of The FAMUAN press time, was losing by more than 200,000 votes to Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Brian Kemp. Instead, Abrams still […]
Ron DeSantis: Florida’s next governor
Photo submitted by Elijah Rutland Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Andrew Gillum conceded Florida’s race for governor at 11 p.m. Tuesday. As a result, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Ron DeSantis has un-officially won the race to become Florida’s next governor. DeSantis led the state with 4.02 million votes (50 percent of the votes) while Gillum […]
Gillum watch party at FAMU draws crowd
Hundreds gathered near Lee Hall for Watch Party. Photo submitted by Alyssa King People of all races and ages gathered on Florida A&M University’s quad Tuesday evening for the watch party for Andrew Gillum. The rain and wind couldn’t defeat the crowd as the energy soared with positivity and hope […]
Students vs. the voting booths
Polling places stayed busy Tuesday in Leon County. Photo submitted by Jasmina Lahens It is election time and Americans all over the country were at the polls casting their votes on Tuesday. Young adults and students are involved in politics more than ever before and we can probably thank social […]
Diddy and friends rattle the crowd
Sean "Diddy" Combs performing at the "Bring it Home" rally, Monday. Brandon Adlam | The Famuan Generations of Rattlers gathered in the Lawson Center Monday night to celebrate the making of history. Headlined by Sean “Diddy” Combs, Democratic candidate for governor and Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum concluded his “Bring […]
Pre-Game to the poll, Block Party
Children participate at the "Pre-Game to the poll" Photo submitted by Marie Rattigan Planning begins within the state of Florida as residents prepare for the 2018 midterm election. This year's race can elect the state's first African-American governor, however, could likewise be the defining moment in the battle for restoration […]
Georgia precincts extensions
Voter’s in Georgia faced issues on Election Day due to technical difficulties and failure of voter registrations being processed. A judge ordered to extend voting hours for certain polling locations. The following counties affected are Bartow, Cobb, Dodge, Gwinnett and Henry. Different locations remained open three hours after original […]
She aims to have her own cartoon
Sample of Rikki Bell's work. Photo submitted by Rikki Bell. A critic of her own art but a beast with the tool, the artist Rikki Bell plans to take her passion for drawing to another level. She plans to reciprocate it onto a canvas called life. Several years prior to […]