Pat O’Connor, CEO of Minor League Baseball will visit Florida A&M University today, March 31, as part of his Diversity Initiative. The Minor League Baseball’s Diversity Initiative was announced during the 2008 winter meetings in Las Vegas. O’Conner has vowed to “recruit, hire and advance minorities, as well as develop […]
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Tallahassee Cricket Club provides to Floridians the opportunity to play with diversified teams
The Big Bend Cricket League began in 2002, and its goal was to promote the sport of Cricket in North Florida, Central Florida as well as South Georgia. The inaugural 2003-3004 season kicked off with a league of nine teams. The Tallahassee Cricket Club, the Florida State Cricket Club, the […]
FAMU track team shows improvement at FSU relay
The Florida State University relays provided an additional boost of confidence for the Florida A&M University track teams. The meet was held at the Mike Long track on FSU’s campus. This is the last meet that the teams will have before heading to Gainesville for the University of Florida relays, […]
National Women’s History Month, a celebration of females excellence through the years
National Women’s History Month, what does it mean to you? It began in Europe on March 8, 1911 and was celebrated as International Women’s Day. During the 1970’s, people recognized the needs of many women to incorporate the historical impact women have had on shaping this country in grade schools. […]
FAMU tennis team faces major rivalry while advancing in their season
The Florida A&M tennis team improved to 2-0 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference with a 4-3 victory over the South Carolina State Bulldogs on Saturday. The Rattlers want consistency to be the focal point of practice this week before their next match against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats. Forrest Jenkins, a senior […]
Temporary Protected Status applications, allows Haitians living in Florida stay and legally work
The Florida A&M University College of Law Legal Clinic and Pro-Bono program is currently accepting Temporary Protected Status applications for Haitians living in Florida.According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano has determined an 18-month designation of TPS for Haitians […]
FAMU local fees may increase in the upcoming school year
Florida A&M students may see new fees or an increase in existing student fees for the 2010-2011 year. However, mandatory fees such as the activity and service fees, athletic fees and health fees will not see an increase for next year. Local fees, such as lab and supply fees imposed […]
“Black Like Me Doll Collection” shows to Floridians Annie Henry’s African-American dolls collection
Searching to find that one special doll may have been what inspired doll lover Annie B. Henry to start her African-American doll and figurine collection. Henry, who now owns more than 100 dolls, has donated her collection to the Florida A&M Meek-Eaton Black Archives and Museum. “BLACK LIKE ME: The […]
State of the Student Summit offers critical insight to FAMU students
Florida A&M is no stranger to having prominent figures grace its campus. From Bill Cosby to Bill Clinton, FAMU has seen a plethora of icons over the years. The 2010 State of the Student Summit was no different. On March 28, some very influential Americans graced the “Highest of Seven […]
FAMU Beyond Theraphy play offers many laughs to students
On Friday, Lee Hall was filled with theater patrons as well as Florida A&M students for the premier of the Essential Theater’s new play, “Beyond Therapy.” The all-student show was put on by the Lyceum Series, and inspired much talk at FAMU’s “Set Friday.” Prudence, played by Bianca Black, was […]