It’s tough for full-time students who are financially independent. We’re expected to be rock star students, but still have to work more than 20 hours a week to keep the bills paid. Imagine this: You’re a full-time student with a 15-credit hour workload, you’re a student leader involved in three […]

Black consumers make a vital impact to the American economy and their dollars matter. With a spending power of 1.3 trillion dollars as reported by Nielsen, it is time for African American consumers to know their worth. For some reason, companies, large and small, miss their mark with African American […]

Two of the biggest stars in today’s music industry are Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole. Both artists have gained extreme popularity since coming on the scene. Both have kept themselves at the top of the list of “Who’s the greatest rapper of this generation?” Their styles and the messages captivate […]

A key witness in the Botham Jean’s murder trial, was fatally shot at close range while getting out of his car. Joshua Brown was the neighbor of the late Jean, and throughout the court trial Brown emotionally testified the unfortunate murder of his neighbor. Unfortunately, days after Amber Guyger was […]

Netflix’s “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” is a series worth talking about. A preadaptation of the 1982 dark fantasy puppet film, “The Dark Crystal” is proving to have been ahead of its time. Upon its 1982 release, the movie flopped. This puppet animated, dark fantasy, adventure film isn’t everyone’s […]

Juicy, flavorful and delicious are adjectives I can use to describe the food at the award-winning restaurant, Glory Days Grill. The sports bar cahin opened its first local franchise in late August on Capital Circle Northeast. Although the drive was lengthy, it was worth it because the food and service […]

Apathy kills. Not suddenly or painfully, but it kills nonetheless. It slowly degrades quality of life, stagnates its entertainer and inhibits dreams. No child envisions their dream life as boring or uninspiring. We are born with wild ambition. When we are young, there is no limit to our dreams and […]

Homecoming is a highlight on Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s campus. FAMU has molded us into a “famuly” and brings us together every year. Alumni coming back in town to share their tips and experience with us is very important. Many alumni have worked in different fields such as business, […]

It’s fascinating how a genre of music can help transform drug dealers and gang members to international stars and businessmen. From its inception, hip-hop was a medium of self expression for young Black artists through rapping, dancing, and djing. It became an art form inspired by jazz, blues and other […]