Actor and TV host Terry Crews is under fire for defending America’s Got Talent against allegations of it being a toxic work environment and being sexist and racist. Last Thursday Crews made an appearance on the third hour of the “Today Show”. During his appearance on the show, he was […]
Opinions
Minority voices need to be included in conversations on environmentalism
Conversations among young “millennials” and “generation Xers” in regards to environmentalism, and specifically climate change have heightened in the past few years. The destiny of our planet is obviously an important issue to younger generations since they will obviously be the generation around experiencing the detriment of ignored environmental issues. […]
Beyoncé brought HBCU culture to the spotlight, but is it enough?
In recent years, there has been a movement to encourage African American students to attend historically black colleges and universities. Yet, many of them decide to attend predominantly white institutions in search of better opportunities and scholarships. Beyoncé is one celebrity who used her platform to display the culture at […]
We defend our writer
The Famuan is the student voice of Florida A&M University. It gives aspiring journalists a platform to tell stories, and in the case of the Opinions section, it gives students a place to voice their own points of view. Those opinions are not a reflection of the opinions of The […]
Beyoncé done it again! A marketing genius.
Strategic marketing was an integral part of Beyoncé’s quest for world domination. It all started with a press release that announced the iconic Adidas x Ivy Park partnership back in April 2019. The release highlighted the mutual respect that both brands had for one another. They both focused on the […]
Ryan Stanley deserves a chance to play in the NFL
Ryan Stanley is the 2019 MEAC Offensive Player of the Year, and undoubtedly the best quarterback to ever put on a Florida A&M uniform. Stanley does, in fact, deserve the chance to play professional football. Following an amazing year in which Stanley passed for 2,566 yards and 23 touchdowns —leading […]
Proof is more than a brewery
Proof Brewery specializes in beer. The brewery is known for its award-winning craft ales and stouts, but it also has great food. The best ways to describe Proof are peaceful, friendly and fun. The atmosphere was family friendly. I even saw a couple bring their child with them. Before you […]
Social anxiety can be overwhelming
The people who know me know that I’m very quiet and tremendously shy. Since I’ve always been referred to as “the quiet girl.” However, many don’t know about the bigger issue that I deal with daily: Social anxiety. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, social anxiety is […]
Black men and women must stand their ground in the medical arena
A medical emergency can be a life-altering event in some cases. One would hope that medical staff would be poised and dependable in patient care, but recent events have shown that this is not always true. African Americans and medical care have a complicated relationship. People of color are much […]
Ron DeSantis is afraid of a fair voting system
In November 2018, over 5 million Floridians voted yes to the petition-based amendment that restored voting rights to 1.4 million ex-felons. Just six months after the amendment passed, Governor Ron Desantis (R) signed Senate Bill 7066 into law, requiring convicted felons “to complete all payments of restitution or any fines, […]