Photo courtesy of Rattlernation Rep. Ramon Alexander during a speech. 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, […]
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Women entrepreneurs in spotlight at Harambee festival
Sheena Backas is a Tallahassee entrepreneur who has been in business since 2008. She makes affordable, natural products using quality ingredients. “Everything that I use is handmade by myself and my daughter. The ingredients that we use are 100 percent oils and essential oils, and they are also therapeutic. […]
Langford family seeks justice and peace
It’s only been four months since gunshots rang out from a party near Gamble and Perry streets during Florida A&M University’s homecoming that claimed the life of 20-year-old construction engineering student Quinton Langford and injured his friend, 20-year-old business administration student Landsay Elisson. Although the Tallahassee Police Department […]
US Senator Bill Nelson visits FAMU to discuss STEM Education
*FAMUForward (famunews.com) Interim President Larry Robinson and the FAMU Board of Trustees hosted United States Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) at the FAMU School of the Environment on Monday for a campus visit. “Bill Nelson is a true son of Florida” Robinson said in his introduction of the Senator. […]
Forum series engages crowd, wraps up Black History Month
In its ninth year, the Spring Literary Forum Series captured the tales of scholars and students alike as they spoke their truths. Whether it was a scholar expressing their story, research studies, book and even one scholar’s film, each narrative encompassed one similarity: Blackness. This year’s series “Song of […]
UPDATE: FAMUAN receives SGA letter to Chancellor Criser
UPDATE — 2/27/17 FAMUAN receives SGA letter sent to Chancellor Criser Last week, Florida A&M University Student Government Association agreed to send a letter to the SUS Chancellor in the hopes of receiving help to prevent the Division of Students Affairs from intruding on SGA business. Today, the FAMUAN received […]
Protestors fight for transgender students
ldquo;No Hate in my State,” and “No Hate in the White House,” were words expressed on protesters’ boards at Feb. 24’s demonstration for transgender student rights. The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community of Tallahassee gathered on the steps of The Capitol and protested for transgender student rights. Speakers such […]
First black news channel comes to FAMU’s SJGC
FAMU's School of Journalism and Graphic Communication will be the future headquarters for BTNC. FAMU, BTNC celebrate ribbon cutting. Close to 200 students, alumni, faculty, staff and invited guests filled Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (FAMU SJGC) on Feb. 24 […]
Edington, a dean, promoted to new VP post
FAMU Vice President Maurice Edington Florida A&M University opened its doors on Monday to newly appointed Vice President Maurice Edington. Interim President Larry Robinson created the new office and vice presidency to help oversee the university’s management of critical academic and business operations. Edington had been serving as dean […]
LGBT community connects through Equality Florida
ldquo;We have your back today, tomorrow and forever,” said Hannah Willard, public policy director for Equality Florida, to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. On Feb. 21 at Midtown Caboose, Equality Florida held an event to allow the LBGT community to mingle and connect with one […]