ldquo;Philadanco,” The Philadelphia Dance Company performed Thursday night at the Lee Hall auditorium, leaving the audience with smiles and ultimately receiving a standing ovation. “Philadanco” is a nonprofit organization comprised of dancers, choreographers and staff. The company is celebrated by many for its creativity and preservation of predominantly African American […]
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Student Government Inaugural, Founder’s Day Kick-Off
Faculty members and students gathered around the eternal flame last night to celebrate FAMU’s 127 birthday and the inauguration of new president, Elmira Mangum. The “Student Government Inaugural/ Founder’s Day Kick-Off” began at 10 p.m. and ended just after midnight. Student Government Association President Tonette Graham, a senior health care […]
The Purpose of FAMU Set Friday
Florida A&M University has a tradition that originated years ago. This tradition is known as the event called “Set Friday,” which takes place every Friday around the student union on campus. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. students gather at the set to browse the vendors, enjoy food or socialize […]
Tallahassee Museum: The Museum that No One Knows About
Tucked away down Museum Road, just 2.8 miles away from the Tallahassee Regional Airport, is the Tallahassee museum. It isn’t like the typical museum with an art gallery, statues or tour guides who give facts about the attractions in the museum. No, the Tallahassee museum is the complete opposite from […]
Women’s Conference inspires Next Generation
Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church of Tallahassee hosted its annual Young Women of Excellence Women’s Conference in efforts to reach out and inspire young women. Members of Young Women of Excellence and Ladies in Waiting feel it is extremely important to dedicate time to the empowerment and healing of young women […]
Florida Capitol Museum opens health exhibit
Florida residents can now witness the 125-year journey of Florida Public Health at Florida Historic Capitol Museum’s newest and Florida’s first public health exhibit, concluding May 10. The exhibit is free and open to the public. The museum now displays more than 50 artifacts, ranging from a collection of unique […]
FAMU hosts its Inaugural President Pre-game Rally
On Saturday, Florida A&M hosted the Inaugural President’s Pre-Game Rally at its Employee Club House prior to its football game against Morgan State University, as part of the many events for the Inauguration Week for President Elmira Mangum. The event featured the University Cheerleaders, FAMU’s Jr. Cheerleaders, raffles and an […]
Community Celebration
The sounds of laughter and joyful spirits filled Florida A&M University’s Jake Gaither Gymnasium Friday, Oct.3 at the Community Celebration. Students, faculty, guest professors and others were all in attendance to help celebrate with the eleventh president, Elmira Mangum. It was also FAMU’s founder’s day, which added to people’s joyful energy. […]
Local Church helps uncover Family Roots
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held a history-enriched event at Northeast Branch Library on Friday. The church offered the public a chance to learn about its sponsored program, FamilySearch, where families can begin their journey in searching for ancestors while building a family tree. The records the […]
Chris Waddell visits Holy Comforter Episcopal School
On Thursday, the Holy Comforter Episcopal School hosted the 2014 Fall Lecture Series featuring Chris Waddell in its Student Center. The event was presented by Hancock Bank. The lecture by Chris Waddell was titled: “It’s not what happens to you; it’s what you do with what happens to you.” According […]