Emmit Till. Arthur McDuffie. Rodney King. Amadou Diallo. Sean Bell. Martin Anderson. Trayvon Martin. In the last 57 years, these black men were victims of a white man’s hostility, or in Martin’s case, a white Hispanic man. And in all but Till’s and Martin’s cases, their aggressors have been acquitted […]
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At 18, Delaitre Hollinger Ready for City Commission Race on Aug. 14
Delaitre Hollinger isn’t your average 18-year-old; he is the youngest person ever to run for public office in Tallahassee. As a candidate for Seat 1 on the City Commission, Hollinger hopes to give voice to the under-served residents. “I want to decrease homelessness and poverty in the community,” said Hollinger. […]
Democrats to Face Off at the Polls
It’s no secret that candidates in next Tuesday’s Democratic primary have their own support channels throughout Florida’s 2nd congressional district. Florida A&M students, faculty and alumni know Alfred “Al” Lawson as the former state senator and congressman and alumnus after whom their new gym was named. Bay County democrats know […]
Open to all Swimmers: FAMU’s Pool is Back
Florida A&M’s pool is back open. It has been four years since the FAMU Aquatic Center — behind Gaither Gymnasium complex — last operated before administrators ran out of money to pay for lifeguards and maintenance. FAMU’s Student Government Assocation recently approved money that allows the pool to function again. […]
FAMU Law student Idlette competes in 2012 games
First year Florida A&M Law student LaVonne Idlette competed in the 2012 Olympics in the 100m hurdles Monday. Although she does not move on in the Olympics, Idlette holds a national record for the 100m hurdles in the Dominican Republic and is a World Championship Qualifier. She has […]
A Look at Cascade Park: The Little-Known History, Famous Amos
The location of the new Cascade Park is not new to Tallahassee. Although the area has been unused for many years, the site is rich in history, much of it unknown to many residents. The park is listed as a Nationally Registered Historic Place because of importance in history and […]
‘Get Principles, Character,’ the Rest will Come
Graduates walked onto the floor of the Al Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium in their emerald robes, decorated caps and cords that represented organizations and majors. Florida A&M’s summer ceremony took place this evening attracting family, friends and alumni. Keynote speaker, Rev. O. Jermaine Simmons Sr., pastor of […]
‘Get You Some Principles, Character,’ the Rest Will Come
Florida A&M graduates walked onto the floor of Al Lawson Center Friday in their emerald robes, decorated caps and cords to the rousing cheers of family and friends. It was the university’s annual summer commencement, and keynote speaker Rev. O. Jermaine Simmons Sr. minced no words in advising the students […]
FAMU Law Student to Compete in 2012 Olympics
LaVonne Idlette, who recently completed her first year as an evening student at the Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law, will make her debut in the 2012 Olympic Games on Monday, August 6, at 10:05 a.m. (BST), 5:05 a.m. (EST). She will compete as a member of the Dominican […]
FAMU Opens Crestview Health Care Center
Florida A&M and the City of Crestview this week officially opened the FAMU Rural Diversity Healthcare Center in Crestview, Fla. Interim President Larry Robinson said that the new health center’s opening had special significance because it coincides with the university’s 125th anniversary, which is in October. “I am convinced there is […]