A lot of myths exist about breast cancer, but the only truth is anyone with breasts is at risk, regardless of age, gender or race. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Young Women’s Council held a Breast Cancer seminar Wednesday to increase awareness and encourage prevention. “Young women […]

The University Concert Choir presented its Annual Fall Concert Tuesday and people are still singing their praises. The overcrowded concert in Lee Hall captivated one of the largest audiences over the last three years. “It felt so good having so many people to perform to,” says Oni Bryant, 20, a […]

When African, house and jazz music combine with dynamic choreography a “must-see” dance show emerges. The production, “Rhythm Legacy”, presented by FAMU’s Orchesis Dance Theatre, explores various dance and musical styles with African origins. “It explores the relationships between traditional dances and music of Africa and how that rhythm and […]

Like a faded bloom is the flower of regret When we find  that time has passed us by Opportunity lost or under rug swept As tears fall from weary eyes How easily broken are the ties that bind While we rush busily on our way Only to wake one day […]

The Student Alliance for Cultural Development is more than raised fists and black power. The SACD, established at the university in 1981, has a mission to develop an understanding and appreciation of African culture, facilitate the African cultural development of students at the university and impart a sense of African […]

The Warehouse on Gaines Street has college students flocking in increasing numbers, but the exterior appearance may have some mistaking the edifice for a nightclub. Past the bar, the smoky billiards room and a dimly lit hallway – typical of an ordinary nightclub – is a larger smoke-free room, a […]

The Rattlers will continue their three game home stand Saturday when Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opponent Howard comes to town. After going 3-0 on their longest road trip of the season, the Rattlers returned home last week for a loss against South Carolina State. Much like S.C. State, Howard is coming […]

From 1619 until 1801, the Atlantic slave trade made cargo out of millions of Africans. But heritage didn’t drown in the Atlantic Ocean. The stench of death couldn’t suffocate culture. Go-go music is just one byproduct from the evolution of African culture When Africans were brought to United States they […]

Along Gamble Street past Dewey Street, lies a brick house, the home of the Center for Equity and Cultural Development. Its mission, according to their pamphlet, is “to expand and maintain a state of the art center that will facilitate and foster diversity, community empowerment and scholarly research.” The center […]

The urban beats and mainstream melodies of gospel music seem to catch the attention of the younger generation. Since the early 1990s after Kirk Franklin’s “Stomp,” gospel artists have been adding rap and up-tempo beats into their music. Many artists, like Grammy Award winner Mary Mary and platinum-selling artist Yolanda […]