Florida A&M University had their 2021 homecoming celebrations at the end of October, and now many of their students are experiencing flu-like symptoms preventing them from returning to campus. Homecoming is a time for celebration between students, alumni and supporters. FAMU’s homecoming tradition is big to all its supporters, but […]

As a proud member of the Black community, it is important to spread the message of looking out for each other as we all want to accomplish our goals. Regardless of how big or small our dreams, discrimination is used to demean our community. Supporting Black-owned businesses is always a […]

When a family experiences a loss, a slew of emotions, reactions and coping techniques will arise, all at various times. Shutting down, crying, sleeping, battling to sleep, numbness, despair and denial are all part of the grieving process. Everyday since the end of August has been a struggle for me. […]

A year ago, my life changed for the better, and I owe it all to the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication. I created “Beyond the Sky Entertainment,” a television show with five segments, powered by TV 20, the university’s public access channel. I serve as the curator, executive producer, […]

Every day is a juggling act for me. It’s quite a challenge being a single mom while in college. Having a child requires a lot of attention, and so does being a college student. There is added pressure, stress and fatigue while balancing these two factors in my life. It […]

From the headline, you can tell that I’m a senior and that this will be my last homecoming. But I’m nervous. Florida A&M University’s homecoming is a renowned event that thousands of alumni and fans flock to annually. It is one of the most anticipated events of the year because […]

Dave Chappelle’s latest Netflix comedy special, “The Closer,” is true to form for the comedian: blunt, brash, controversial and subtly comical all at the same time. In his “last special for a minute,” the comedian used his witty storytelling to address real-life issues and conversations that, to me, wasn’t his […]

Have you ever craved tropical cuisine, but the islands are way too far away? Well, look no further, Pineappetit will provide the fix you need. Pineappetit is a new Black-owned restaurant on West Pensacola Street that has brought a new menu to the capital city. When you walk into the […]

The fall semester is many students’ favorite because of homecoming, the Classic, the countless parties every weekend and, of course, football season. Since this year was Florida A&M University’s first football season in two years due to COVID, many students anticipated returning to Bragg Memorial Stadium to cheer on the […]

I was as firm and direct as could be with the doctor putting an IV in my arm: “I’m not leaving this hospital until you guys give me a concrete answer as to why I’ve been feeling like this for three years now.” It was late December 2017 during finals […]