In honor of Black History Month, the Leon County Public Library hosted its annual African-American Read-In on Sunday. The African American Read-In is the nation’s first and oldest event dedicated to diversity in literature. It was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of […]

It was a sight to behold. Different  cultures journeyed through the diverse art of world traditions to introduce values and heritage into the community. It all happened when Good Samaritan United Methodist Church hosted its third annual World Culture Festival on Saturday, celebrating the variety of faiths and cultures through […]

Dr. Celeste Hart has practiced endocrinology in the building where her father, Dr. Alexander D. Brickler, joined her grandfather, Dr. Russell L. Anderson, in a primary care practice in 1957. The Anderson Brickler Gallery is named after those two renowned physicians. The gallery is located on the first floor of […]

It’s not uncommon for college students to have a “side hustle.” Whether it’s doing hair, tutoring, cooking, or even offering rides off-campus, students are able to showcase their talents while making money and managing their schoolwork. Safiya Brown, 19, is part of the side hustle community. She is the creator […]

FAMU Universal has given students another opportunity to attend a free pre-screening of a movie starring black protagonists. In late October, FAMU Universal originated on Twitter and began hinting towards an event for students dedicated to the drama/thriller Queen and Slim. The event was a private screening that occurred at […]

DJ Jam and DJ Loosekid have been in Tallahassee for years, since they attended and got their degrees at FAMU. The South Florida natives started off DJing separately, but once Jam came to FAMU they decided to team up in August of 2015.  “I love bringing a feeling of happiness […]

Florida A&M University students honor their black heritage year-round, but February is special – it is Black. History Month, four weeks in which black achievements and culture are celebrated. A significant change took place in 1976, when it went from Negro History Week to an entire month nationally designated to […]

Cancer may stop others, but it did not stop the singing survivor Darien Bolden from living his life. Bolden, a junior majoring in music education, is now the president of the concert choir and directing them into their performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City on May 6. Born […]

When Florida A&M theater performance major Kyonna Floyd first stepped on campus, she thought her only challenge would be maintaining her GPA. She got a rude awakening when she found herself fighting anxiety and depression during her sophomore year. Her dream of an easy transition into adulthood had turned into […]