Bettye A. Grable, Ph.D, was re-elected Tuesday as president of Florida A&M University’s faculty senate. Grable was chosen by a majority of the 57 total voting members. She was last elected in 2015, which was also a re-election. Grable is a tenured professor in the School of Journalism & Graphic […]

Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Association of Black Journalists (ABJ) brought back its Multimedia Short Course. This event took place on FAMU’s campus, from March 16-18 in the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication (SJGC). This three-day intensive course provided a collaborative environment for students and professionals in the journalism concentration. […]

Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump made headlines in the educational realm of politics when he hosted Florida A&M University interim President Larry Robinson and more than 60 other Historically Black College and University presidents and chancellors to the White House before signing an executive order. Reportedly, the executive […]

As the school year winds down, FAMU doctoral candidate and reigning Miss Black Florida U.S. Ambassador Alexandria Washington’s year is just getting started. The Miss Black U.S. Ambassador Program, which began in 2013, gives young, African-American women the opportunity to embark on a journey to serve as role models and […]

Theaters across the nation were packed with moviegoers last week and not to catch “La La Land” or “Hidden Figures” after Oscar Sunday. Instead, it was the controversial thriller “Get Out” that became an instant box office favorite making more than $33 million in its first week. Plus, the movie […]

Guns may become commonplace on university campuses thanks to several bill proposals by a Florida legislator aiming to allow handguns to be carried openly.  The most controversial bill, SB 140 sponsored by Sen. Greg Steube, R-Sarasota, would expand gun rights for licensed holders and allow “open carrying of a handgun.” […]

Kenneth Plummer began collecting records in the ninth grade. His love of music and admiration for Florida A&M University  inspired him to donate a part of his collection to the Black Archives, on Saturday, during the “Music on Vinyl” listening party.   “FAMU has always been a part of my […]

All heroes do not wear capes, and sometimes those heroes do not even know that they are indeed a hero. Meet Dr. Kawachi Clemons. Born in Opa-Locka, FL, now known as Miami Gardens, Clemons interest in music was first fostered by his father, who played the saxophone and the […]

Ramon Alexander Inaugeration    The 2017 legislative session is in motion next week. Former Florida A&M University Student Government Association President Ramon Alexander, is preparing to represent his alma mater for the first time in the Florida House of Representatives.   Elected to represent District 8, under the Democratic […]