Our ancestors are the reason we’re free Two years ago, Florida A&M was not my first choice for college. Like some blacks, I didn’t think FAMU was on the same level as, for instance, University of Central Florida or University of South Florida or even Florida State. I didn’t know […]
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Florida State Unveils Natural Gas Car
Florida State University officials unveiled a new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) car in an effort to reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil. “The unveiling of the Compressed Natural Gas car shows that Florida State is pushing for something better for the economy,” said Corey Shirley, a senior business management and […]
TPD Investigating Shaker Heights Stabbing, Shots Fired
The Tallahassee Police Department is investigating a Sunday afternoon shooting at Shaker Heights Apartment involving at least four victims. “I was across the street praying when I heard a door being kicked down; I looked up and saw a boy kicking the door, went in and I heard shots fired,” […]
Trafficking Bill Moves through Committee
A bill on human trafficking passed a second committee as state senators and representatives were back among each other for another grueling day of session. Legislation sponsored by Sen. Arthenia L. Joyner, D-Tampa, increasing protection for victims of human trafficking, passed unanimously through the second committee of the senate during […]
VP Biden Comes to Tallahassee
United States Vice President Joe Biden will be coming to Florida State today with Under Secretary of Education Martha Kanter to discuss tackling rising college tuition costs. In correlation with President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address, Biden will be touching on the reforms Obama challenged Congress to explore. […]
Big Week for FAMU: Board of Governors’ Deadline, Ammons’ Review
It’s a big decision week for President James H. Ammons and the Florida A&M Board of Trustees as they face Ammons’ evaluation and requests for key information. Tuesday is the deadline that has been set Board of Governors Inspector General Derry Harper to submit all documents to the Board of […]
Black Caucus Tries to Rally African-American Voters for Election 2012
The 2008 presidential election showed the biggest turnout in young and minority voters America had ever seen. Few remained involved and engaged politically say black elected officials. In 2011, more than a dozen states passed new voting restriction laws hindering minority participation at the polls. In an effort to unite […]
Alumni Remember FAMU Fondly
Florida A&M University is approaching its 125th anniversary this year, yet flagrant headlines detract from this extraordinary milestone. Usually, that’s the moment when FAMU students revere the people who they can relate to and judge their beloved university better than any critic. Alumni. The student body may represent the possibilities, […]
Quincy Farmer Cultivates Food, Nurtures Proud Family Tradiiton
A pebble-covered trail leads into a driveway of a wood cabin that seems to have stood for generations. A tarp covers the roof damaged by past hurricanes. Leafless trees surround the structure. At the back of the cabin, red, yellow and white chickens and roosters mill around. O’Harold Black, a […]
Anniversary Sparks Alumni Memories
Florida A&M is approaching its 125th anniversary this year, yet flagrant headlines detract from this extraordinary milestone. Usually, that’s the moment when FAMU students revere the people who they can relate to and judge their beloved university better than any critic. Alumni. The student body may represent the possibilities, fortune […]