To combat human trafficking within the adult entertainment industry, the Florida Senate Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice is poised to deliberate on legislation this week. Sponsored by Jacksonville Republican Senator Clay Yarborough, Senate Bill 1690 seeks to implement measures to curb exploitation and abuse in this sector. The […]

AT least five members of  FAMU’s 10-student Electoral Commission submitted their resignation letters Thursday night to Larry LaFrance, vice chair of the Student Government Association’s  Judicial and Rules Committee, because of the ongoing controversy regarding the two Miss FAMU candidates who were removed from the ballot earlier this week. One […]

The Tallahassee African American Genealogical Society, or TAAGS, is equipping the local Black community to become their own genealogists and learn about their family history.  TAAGS hosted a “finding your roots: researching your family history for beginners” workshop on Feb. 10, during Black History Month.  The speaker was Juanita Gaston, […]

The Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee has taken up House Bill 1071.  The bill,   sponsored by Rep. Danny Alvarez, R-Tampa, concentrates on the manufacturing and distribution of cultivated meats — also known as “lab meats” — in Florida.  According to the Good Food Institute, cultivated meat is produced […]

The United Faculty of Florida-FAMU Chapter is grappling with obstacles in its efforts for chapter certification renewal, raising concerns about adherence to labor union guidelines amidst broader pressures on union activities statewide. As a labor union representing faculty members, UFF-FAMU is obligated to apply for renewal certification annually, subject to […]

Florida House members are currently working to improve HIV/AIDS prevention through House Bill 159 and its partner bill in the Senate, 1320, also known as the HIV Infection Prevention Drugs 2024. The bills aim to provide pharmacists authorization to screen for HIV exposure as well as order and dispense infection-prevention […]

In recent years, dozens of toddlers in Florida and other states have lost their lives due to extreme temperatures after being left unattended in a vehicle.  House Bill 591, introduced in November, designates the month of April as Hot Car Death Prevention Month. This bill will help to sponsor events […]

The Miss FAMU race has been the talk of the campus, with students buzzing about recent developments that have left many curious and intrigued. The competition, which aims to showcase the talent, intelligence and poise of FAMU’s finest young women, took an unexpected turn when two contestants — Edwina Fleuridor […]

FAMU recently hosted its annual Black History Month Conversation, featuring alumnus and founder of the renowned fashion brand Fear of God, Jerry Lorenzo. The event took place on Tuesday, February 20, at the Lee Hall auditorium, drawing a large crowd of eager FAMU students. Dr. Shawnta Friday-Stroud, Dean of the […]