It has been almost one year since Congressman Kendrick Meek (D-Miami) announced he would run for the United States Senate in 2010. Meek, a 1989 Florida A&M alumnus is poised to become the first African-American to represent the ‘Sunshine State’ in the Senate. Following the election of President Barack […]

Those who are homeless in Tallahassee found themselves sleeping out in the cold this past week due to over capacity at shelters around the city. The city admitted to a lack of preparation and proper communication causing the problem. The Hope House Rescue Mission, an independent church-based group, provides […]

There are far too many problems in the world.   There are people fighting and dying for a cause that is not their own. There are natural disasters tearing through the planet. An earthquake just ripped apart one of the poorest countries on the planet and we cannot even begin […]

New Jersey legislators passed a law to legalize marijuana this past Monday. As the 14th state to legalize hemp, New Jersey will also have the strictest laws for patients. Unlike other states, patients will not be able to grow their own pot. Nor will residents be able to use it […]

President James Ammons’ proposal to build a School of Dentistry at FAMU, is a great idea-even if the timing is off given the state’s economic condition.    If the Florida Board of Governors does not recognize any of FAMU’s other attributes, they cannot deny that the school trains competent health professionals. […]

We grew up together. Our mothers were line sisters in college so I guess that made him my play brother. He grew up in a two-parent household for most of his formative years. He was the fastest (only black) kid on his soccer team, a member of the Beta Club […]

Tiger Woods seemed to have it all: a successful career with sponsors and endorsements, a Swedish wife, two children, and a reported eleven mistresses. Many have been trying to understand what went wrong, and why it is taking so long for him to make a public statement. True enough Woods […]

A recent report on CBS News with Katie Couric highlights America’s dwindling water supply. According to the report, Americans use more than 150 gallons of water by the time they turn in for bed each night. That is more per day than people in any other nation on the globe. […]

1. Lose Some Weight: This goal usually withstands the tests of January and February. But by the end of March, you will likely reschedule your workout regiment to start this summer. 2. Being a nicer person: You are a warm jovial person all year long-until about 7 a.m. […]

Getting ready for college was one of the most unnerving ordeals I’ve ever had to go through. I didn’t know what to expect and aside from school Web sites, brochures and a few virtual tours, I relied mostly on recruiters to help shape my perception and stance on college. They […]