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Some diet crazes are simply crazy

Photo courtesy of  Harvard Health People are always looking for cool, crazy ways to lose weight that provides quick results and requires the least amount of effort. This need to achieve the perfect body has fueled the quick fix diet franchise to generating diet pans that include some interesting meals. From […]

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Millennials are today’s home buyers

Millennial Nashan Deering poses in front of home  Photo submitted by Devin Harrison  The huge financial commitment of homeownership might seem like a goal that is out-of-reach for the younger generation. However, Millennials are gravitating to homeownership because it provides both financial and emotional stability. Psychologically, owning a home often […]

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Weaver making big moves in Atlanta

Brianna Weaver is working for the Atlanta Falcons. Photo courtesy of Weaver Brianna Weaver is a boss and she is a woman with a plan. Weaver is a sports and entertainment connoisseur –- from hosting, to production, to consulting, she is your go-to woman for sports and entertainment. Weaver, a […]

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Gun violence remains a constant presence

Photo submitted by Erica Inalien In the wake of yet another mass shooting, society has come together once again to share a moment of silence for the fallen. But with the consistent rise of gun violence throughout the country, the question of desensitization has become part of the conversation. Has […]

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FAMU grad hosts local talk show

Nicole Everette is a 1994 graduate of FAMU. Photo courtesy Nicole Everette. Florida A&M graduate Nicole Everette hosts the local talk show  “Conversations with Nicole.” CWN airs on FOX 49. Everette says the primary focus of CWN is to connect community influencers with the viewing audience through frank and spirited conversations. The […]

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Ladies: Have you heard about the Diva Cup?

Three Diva Cup feminine hygiene products. Photo courtesy of DivaCup.com It’s not called a “flower,” “muffin” or “va-jay-jay.” It’s called a vagina. And which hygiene product you use to care for it is very important.   Although they have been around since the 1930s, there is a newfound buzz about […]

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New black-owned company aims to help students with roadside assistance

Black-owned business "Campus Roadside" vehicle parked in the FAMU parking garage. Photo courtesy of Campus Roadside Campus Roadside is new, black-owned roadside rescue and safety company in Tallahassee. Founded by Florida A&M University alumnus Shane Brewster, the company hopes to end student dissatisfaction with roadside assistance. After working at several […]