As students prepare for graduation, they generally feel a sense of excitement and preparedness to enter the workforce as young adults. With the semester coming to an end in less than a month, many of Florida A&M’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communication public relations majors are feeling unprepared to […]
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TikTok is changing the music industry
“Renegade.” “Old Town Road.” “Say So.” “Corvette Corvette.” You’ve probably heard at least one of these songs playing throughout the last year, and if not you’ve definitely been living under a rock — or maybe just oblivious to the new trend in music. All of these catchy tunes received their […]
Three women artists to honor this month
Women’s History Month is coming to an end. Many have taken the time to celebrate women of the past, but people often forget to celebrate the women who are living and making history right now. There are many women, especially in the music industry, who are making history and using […]
A micro-aggression moment
So, one of my white coworkers randomly “complimented” me today by saying that I was the nicest Black person that he has ever worked with. Before I began jumping with joy, I immediately thought about a few variables: How long has he worked, where else has he worked, how many […]
Strong Black women inspire, lead us
In honor of Women’s History Month, it is only fitting that women’s contributions be recognized and appreciated with intention. Women have continuously graced the earth with the knowledge and power to keep society moving. I’ve witnessed women’s power firsthand, yet it is a recurring trend in history for that power […]
The Grammy’s breakdown
On Sunday, the 63rd annual Grammy Awards was held. Although it mostly took place virtually, that didn’t stop top artists from giving killer performances. The digital ceremony welcomed artists such as Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Lil Baby and Beyoncé who made history with 28 Grammys. Queen Bey won four […]
Unlearning the harmful norms of diet culture
It’s a relaxing afternoon and you’re scrolling on Instagram. Your favorite Instagram model, or influencer is promoting the latest flat tummy tea while sporting a body that screams “body goals.” You know summer is soon approaching so you want to look your best in your bathing suit on the beach. […]
‘Blackness’ is a myth
“Well, I’ll tell you what, if you have a problem figuring out whether you’re voting for me or Trump, then you ain’t Black.” By a show of hands, how many of you wanted to climb through your car radio and whoop our current President Joe Biden’s ass as soon as […]
What if we want to stay with remote classes in the fall?
With the 2021 spring semester coming to a close, many questions remain regarding the future of college classes. The rest of this calendar year is still a mystery. Will college classes be in-person, online or both come August? “I think in order to remain on the safe side, classes should […]
My anxiety makes me fearful. How will I function post-pandemic?
COVID-19 vaccinations are starting to be distributed to portions of the population, universities are preparing to offer more in-person classes in upcoming semesters and some states are starting to reopen. It appears that the pandemic that has plagued us all for more than a year is slowly coming to an […]