A Black woman’s hair is her treasurer. It is a form of expression and is versatile in so many ways. Whether it is worn as a silk press, locs, or in a protective hairstyle, a Black woman’s hair is her crown. However, Black women face many critiques in their choice […]

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University maintained its rank as the No.1 public HBCU and has increased to No.103 among national public universities. This should’ve been a cause for celebration across the board for students, faculty and staff, but in light of past incidents that occurred this year, some Rattlers found […]

Quinta Brunson is a trailblazer in the entertainment industry, from creating BuzzFeed content to making history at this month’s Emmy Awards. This Philadelphia writer, producer, actress and stand-up comedian took her claim to fame back in 2014 for her viral Instagram series “The Girl Who’s Never Been on a Nice […]

In the early 2010s, Chicago brought the rap world a regional subgenre of rap called Drill. It organically produced stars like Chief Keef, G Herbo, Lil Durk, and Lil Bibby. Who were all teens rapping about their ambitions, environment, and their gang affiliation. New York has a recent subgenre whose […]

There is always change happening at Florida A&M University, but change doesn’t always have a positive impact on the students, especially when the change is what seems to have become a revolving door of professors, deans and advisors.  Year after year professors, advisors, and deans move onto new ventures whether […]

In 1937, Snow White was unveiled as the first Disney Princess. It wasn’t for another 70 years until Black women could see a face similar to theirs when The Princess and the Frog’s main character graced our screens as Princess Tiana. Recent outrage has sparked in response to the live-action […]

At the “Reclaim Your Vote” event on Saturday, Student Government President Zachary Bell urged students residing in Tallahassee to register and cast their ballots. According to Bell, the decisions made by local politicians impact students’ rent and quality of life while living in Florida’s capital. For students in Tallahassee, voting […]

Drinking is a common college activity to some, however, a commonality can turn into alcoholism fast, especially in Tallahassee. Every college has a different way of doing things, but students who go to college in Tally do it where the drinks aren’t far behind. Tallahassee has its own culture from […]

The third annual Sankofa “Lineage of Soul” concert took place Saturday in FAMU’s Lee Hall Auditorium. The event was hosted by the Tallahassee-St. Maarten Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to Tallahassee’s sister city, St. Maarten, to showcase the culture, music and food of the Black diaspora. The concept of Sankofa […]