On Sunday, various Tallahassee community leaders and volunteers read selections from poems, passages of fiction and nonfiction, song lyrics, plays, speeches and children’s books by African-American authors at the Leon County LeRoy Collins Main Library. There were over 15 readers, ranging from ages 9-65 that read small passages from […]
Author: Kelly Mikaya
Jacques Bryant Pro Day reflects NFL Talent
Jacques Bryant Jacques Bryant was the highlight of Florida A&M University’s pro day Wednesday afternoon. The first team All-MEAC safety put up tremendous numbers, ranking Bryant top 10 at his position in a number of categories. Bryant started off his pro day impressing scouts by showing them how strong he […]
Election back on track
A press release delivered by former Electoral Commissioner Adrienne Floyd on Jan. 11 set Florida A&M University’s Student Government Association on its head and dramatically altered the function of campus operations. The announcement of Justin Bruno and Devin Harrison as respective president and vice-president of SGA six months into […]
“Get Out” to get down: Is Hollywood outsourcing black actors?
Chiwetel Ejiofor Naomie Harris Idris Elba Viewers are calling the blockbuster-movie “Get Out,” directed by Jordan Peele and starring Daniel Kaluuya, a compassionate thriller with a thoughtful look at race. An instant classic, that broke records to became the second non-franchise film […]
Can Gillum Lead Florida?
Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum announced his bid for governor of Florida through a viral campaign video released March 1. Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum Andrew and R.Jai Gillum and their children From being student body president at Florida A&M University to […]
“Her story is our story luncheon” shines light on sisterhood
Laughter, food, music and the love of sisterhood were all present Friday in the Grand Ballroom during the “Her Story is Our Story Luncheon”. A collaborative effort between the Office of Communications and First Lady Sharon Robinson. The event honored the contributions made by women […]
Declaring the throne
Tis the season to be elected into office at Florida A&M University. The anticipation was high in the Grand Ballroom on Sunday, for the Declaration of Candidacy. This was a candidate's attempt to convince the student body one last time to gain final votes before they cast their ballots. Running […]
Byron Samuels will not receive an extension
After just three seasons at the helm of being the head coach at Florida A&M University, Byron Samuels will not return as the head coach at the beginning of the 2017-2018 season. Ultimately, ending his stint at FAMU, after the athletic administration […]
Student election concerns voiced at Senate on the Run
The Florida A&M University Appointments Committee held an event Monday to address campus-wide concerns regarding the Spring 2017 elections. “Senate On The Run: Election Edition” took place in the Senate Chambers at 5 p.m. Eager and concerned students questioned the stance of the Spring 2017 elections due to multiple, […]
News 20 Online Recaps
March 27, 2017 On today's online recap, find out what historic building caught fire and see the latest in the tragic Tallahassee Memorial Hospital elevator death. March 22, 2017 On today's online recap, find out what hot topics are being discussed at city meetings and see what one […]