COVID-19 has already left its mark on most of the world, and now it is slowly striking at the Island of Haiti. The country is still experiencing severe poverty for over a decade and vastly underprepared to manage this global health crisis. After being the first country liberated from colonialism, […]
Lifestyles
Wearing protective masks can lead to harassment for many black Americans
Black Americans are dying at an alarming rate due to COVID-19 and many socioeconomic factors, but now wearing masks during the pandemic can lead them into trouble with the law. A study done by the Center for Disease Control identified the rate of black deaths to be 92 deaths per […]
Campaign raises $213,000 for FAMU students
Florida A&M University called on its “FAMUly” this Thursday and Friday to stand on the front lines for its students in the 1887 Strikes Day of Giving campaign, striking out against the financial hardships caused by COVID-19. Powered by the FAMU National Alumni Association’s generosity, the campaign raised a total […]
FAMU is a ‘safe space’ for African Americans
DeAndre Gibbs is a 21-year-old computer information systems student at Florida A&M University. Gibbs is from West Palm Beach, where the majority of the people around him are white. According to Gibbs, attending an HBCU was a culture shock. “I always felt different (growing up) and out of place. Going […]
Keeping up with the Joneses’ real estate business
Jontrell Jones is eager to expand his real estate business. Jones, 25, is a young entrepreneur, businessman and app developer located in Tallahassee. Jones is a Florida State University graduate who hopes to build his own real estate office. Jones has been passionate about pursuing the field for almost seven […]
Local hairstylist also a motivational speaker
Raven Blount is empowering women in the beauty industry. Blount, 27 is a local hairstylist, makeup artist and motivational speaker. The ambitious entrepreneur has always had a gift for creating new looks and uplifting individuals in Tallahassee. Blount earned an associate’s degree from Tallahassee Community College in 2015. Following that […]
Spells hopes he can keep acting in TV shows while in med school
Through motivation and his multiple talents at Florida A&M, Darshae Spells has become the epitome of a stellar student. This sophomore from Tampa continues to change the game with his collegiate and personal endeavors. Following his late aunt’s influence to come to FAMU Spells has managed to maintain his work […]
How to find out what happened after you receive an Amber Alert
Picture this: It’s midnight and your phone is going crazy from an Amber Alert. A little girl is missing and was last seen wearing blue jeans and a white top. Your heart is racing because this is the third alert you’ve gotten this week and you haven’t heard any updates […]
Alexander’s bracelets a hot commodity
Aspiring entrepreneur Azari Alexander is a fifth-year MBA student at Florida A&M University. Alexander, 21 and a native of Atlanta, is the oldest of two siblings. Alexander grew up in a single-parent household with her younger sister. Growing up she knew she had a passion for starting her own business, […]
Is it time for a social media cleanse?
Now that FAMU elections are over and classes are coming to an end, it might be time to take a detox from social media during COVID-19. At some point, many of us have considered taking a break from social media. And the ones who have never considered it, they may […]