Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. hosts the Black Business Seminar in Perry-Paige tonight at 7 p.m. This event will educate students on how to be successful as a black entrepreneur. E-mail sleepyii@aol.com for more details.

For most college students, student organizations can be a ‘home away from home,’ and with more than 160 active student organizations at the University, students have more than their fair share to choose from. Josh Ellis, 19, a second-year business administration student from Indianapolis, is the corresponding secretary of Progressive […]

1. In 1984, Dr. Benjamin Carson Sr. was the first surgeon to successfully separate twins conjoined at the head during a 22-hour operation. 2. Debi Thomas became the first black to win the Senior U.S. Singles Figure Skating Championship in 1986. 3. Harry S. McAlpin, National Negro Press Association White […]

In 1968, the late James Brown coined the phrase, “Say it loud. I’m black, and I’m proud.” Noted as one of the signature songs of the 1960s Civil Rights struggle, the song served as a constant reminder that blacks should be proud of their culture and heritage and in that, […]

It is Black History Month again, if there’s such a thing. A time to recognize the accomplishments and contributions blacks made to the great U.S. of A. Looking at TV, there are many commercials “celebrating our history,” highlighting the oh-so-common historical events mostly involving the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. […]

The University’s failure to disburse spring semester paychecks has ignited feelings of aggravation and whispers of strike among many FAMU employees. Despite their work and legally binding contracts with FAMU, a host of adjunct professors, teaching assistants and OPS employees, including student media, have yet to receive one paycheck this […]

The Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. kicked off their week of events with “Freedom of Speech,” a night of poetry and artistic expression. “Uplifting of the Black Family and the Vanishing Male” was held Tuesday to discuss important issues that are affecting the black male today.Wednesday, […]

The defeat of the Chicago Bears by the Indianapolis Colts at Super Bowl XLI will incur its second blow on Chicago native Phillip Agnew today. After losing a bet to WANM 90.5 personality Da Intern, otherwise known as Greg Miller, Student Government Association President Agnew will have to wear a […]

FAMU grad Black Thomas will have a Grammy performance to add on his resume, when he dances with Chris Brown in the 2007 awards show Sunday. Born Alfred Thomas Jr., his first major performance was with Jessica Simpson at the People’s Choice Awards. With the help of his talent agency, […]

Florida A&M University parking services and the FAMU Police Department have finally gone too far. Instead of focusing on writing tickets for the students and staff who drive 45 mph in front of places like SBI or the bookstore, it seems like all of their energy is focused on who […]