April is a time for reflection and action as communities come together to commemorate Autism Awareness Month. At Florida A&M University, students are spearheading initiatives to foster understanding, acceptance and inclusivity. Jasmine Jenkins, a second-year architecture student from Memphis, Tennessee, serves as the president of the Special Olympics Club at […]

There are many ways to give back to those in need and Save the Sole gives back to their community through donation drives. Save the Sole is a student-run community service project that was created in August 2022 by co-founders Takyra Johnson, a fourth-year science pre-physical therapy student, and Nadia […]

Have you ever noticed that when it’s cloudy and rainy outside, you tend to feel more tired than usual? On those gloomy days, do you find yourself yearning to nap all day or simply curl up on the couch and watch TV? Many of us can relate to this situation, […]

Phenomenal Tresses Hair Salon offers a summer camp that teaches girls valuable braiding skills while also learning about Black history, entrepreneurship, and culture. The owner, Florida A&M University alumna Thamar Williams, has hosted the beauty summer camp for the past three years. Phenomenal Tresses Beauty Summer Camp will host girls […]

The FAMU Jazz Ensemble performed a note-filled night of blues, folk, and traditional works on Thursday. Displaying the timeless embrace of jazz history, they paid homage to the legendary Adderley brothers in an unforgettable concert, recognizing the naming of the Julian “Cannonball” Adderley and Nathaniel “Nat” Adderley Music Institute. With […]

A local foundation created by two FAMU students is hosting events all month long for Autism Awareness Month. Peace by Piece is an independent, non-profit organization that caters to those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in minority communities. Its founders, Jae Allen and Kiera Macklin, are both fourth-year psychology majors […]

RuPaul, star and creator of the reality show “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” partnered with Allstora, an independent online bookstore, to launch the Rainbow Bus Tour to distribute over 7,000 banned books nationwide.  Starting March 4, the Rainbow Bus has stopped in Atlanta, Baton Rouge, Birmingham, Memphis, Phoenix, San Antonio, and Tallahassee […]

National Black Maternal Health Week, observed from April 11–17 each year, serves as a poignant reminder of the stark realities faced by black women during childbirth in the United States.  While childbirth is often portrayed as a joyous and celebratory occasion, for many Black women, it can be marred by […]

Memory is central to our identity. It helps to remember the good times with families, communities and organizations. Memories are not just what we hold in our heads. They also take concrete forms and consist of documents, images and objects. Generation Z has loved to use social media to collect […]

Doing laundry on campus is a hassle for many students, especially first-year students adjusting to this new way of living. Some students believe there aren’t enough washer machines and dryers compared to the number of people living in the dorms. Towers South is one of the newer dorms at Florida […]