Image from Bet.com The comedienne Mo’Nique has been challenging her supporters to boycott Netflix for color and gender bias, when Netflix presented her with an offer 26 times less than her white female counterpart, Amy Schumer. Most recently, Mo’Nique has attacked Florida A&M University alum Will Packer as a conributer to […]
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No one voted for you either: Why Laura Ingraham is wrong about LeBron
Fox News Host Laura Ingraham told LeBron James to "shut up and dribble." Photo credit: NBA.com “Lebron and Kevin, you are great players, but no one voted for you,” Fox News host Laura Ingraham said during one of her recent rants. “So, keep the political commentaries to yourself. Or […]
SoDough Bakery is SoYummy!
Tallahassee’s SoDough Baking Co. | Photo credit: Asia Irvin If you’ve ever visited SoDough Bakery, don’t spend too much time gazing at the appealing treats on display. Trust me, they taste as flavorsome as they look. The popular pastry shop is infused with an aroma of glazed cinnamon rolls and […]
‘Black Panther’ soundtrack debuts at No. 1
Last week the world, especially the black community, went into a frenzy as the first black- written, black- directed superhero movie with a full black cast opened in theaters nationwide. Yes, we’re talking about “Black Panther.” This alone is a legendary accomplishment for black culture. But it only gets better. […]
#FAMUElectionsPeriod trends on Twitter
It’s campaign season – voting takes place today – on FAMU’s campus, and annually this time period takes an overwhelming amount of the student body by storm. The Spring 2018 election, however, has taken precedence over past elections and made it to one of the world’s most popular social […]
Let’s talk about sex baby
Photo credit: Sydne Vigille It’s never too early to teach kids about their own body, what inappropriate touching is, and how to protect themselves from it. Some argue that teaching children about sex too young will allow curiosity to get the best of them and they will want to start […]
Stepping: It’s our tradition
Netflix released the movie “Step Sisters” on Jan. 19. The movie touches on many topics regarding race, ethnicity, culture, inclusion, knowing yourself and the theme of loyalty and friendship. The movie opens with a black sorority stepping in the courtyard in front of students. The president of the sorority is […]
Just take the money
Photo credit: Sydne Vigille It has been an ongoing debate, whether or not your parents should financially support you through your college years. The answer to that could depend on your background and your personal beliefs, however, I will never reject money from my parents. As college students, we have […]
Voodoo Dog’s food is magical
If you’re looking for a memorable burger or hotdog in Tallahassee, VooDoo Dog is the place to go. They are known for their VooDoo Dog, which is a bacon wrapped hotdog, and for their creative toppings on hamburgers and hotdogs. However, One of the best burgers I’ve ever had […]
My HBCU Experience: Not being black enough
I am usually reciting a Shakespearean monologue “To be or not to be…” which is rare for an African American person raised in the urban South to be accustomed to- or so I have been told. But now, I use this same phrase to ask to be or […]