Sunday, July 13, 2025
Photo credit: tallahassee.com Leon County Commissioner Bill Proctor is adamantly against arming teachers in Florida classrooms saying that “black kids would serve as target practice with armed white teachers”. Procter wrote a letter to the legislative leaders of Florida stating his opinion that “the unarmed children of black taxpayers would become […]
The Leon County School Board discusses ways to prevent safety and security following the recent events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas. Photo credit: Brea Hollingsworth Leon County Schools held their bi-weekly school board meeting on Tuesday night that included an extensive topic on safety and security in schools following the […]
Student senators met in the Senate Chambers of Florida A&M University this Monday to cover an agenda of reports, confirmations and unfinished business. This week's meeting honored Interpersonal Violence Awareness with a purple decorated room. Some senators wore purple and attendees were served food and drinks. During the committee […]
A Home for Sale by the Lauer Real Estate Group. Photo Submitted by Cierra Richardson. While Florida is a prime destination for tourists to enjoy a get-away vacation, two proposed bills involving vacation rental properties may affect the tourism industry. Senate Bill 1400, sponsored by Greg Steube, R-Sarasota, plans to preempt […]
Participants of Black Girls Day at the Capitol preparing for press conference inside of the Capitol. Photo credit: Jennifer Osias A group of passionate Black women from Miami Workers Center and several organizations held “Blacks Girls Day at the Capitol” on Feb. 15 at Florida’s capitol. Miami Workers Center, an […]
Building for the new Florida A&M University (FAMU) Center for Access and Student Success (CASS) building is already underway. The Ajax Building Corporation recently held an informational session for minority companies wishing to bid on the project. “Our goal is to get as many minority companies involved with the […]
FAMU National Alumni Association (Photo: Getty Images ) After receiving word that funding for Florida A&M’s planned Center for Access and Student Success (CASS) project was in jeopardy, the FAMU National Alumni Association and students have stepped in to lobby lawmakers at the Capitol. The NAA left messages for state […]
Ryan Anderson pitched five innings for the Rattlers and gave up six hits, six runs, and six walks Photo by: Ahmon Lott The Florida A&M Rattlers took on the Alcorn State Braves, in the first of a four-game weekend series. The Braves got the action started early hanging a crooked five […]
Robinson addresses faculty senate with changes to come. Photo credit: Nyasha Baly Larry Robinson, president of Florida A&M University, ensured the faculty senate that the institution is not backing down from the challenge of finding more funding, better internships, and relationships with corporate companies across the country. Robinson informed senators about […]
FAMU Student Veteran's of America member with the President and CEO of the National Chapter Student Veterans of America. Photo credit: Michael Howard There are currently over 400 veterans and dependents, the spouses or children of those that have served in the armed forces, that attend Florida A&M University. […]