In celebration of Women’s History Month, Florida A&M University hosted a virtual discussion on Wednesday. Called “Sound the Alarm: Her Voice. Her Vote,” it called for an open conversation surrounding women’s voting rights and voting protocols. The meeting was moderated by Carmen Cummings-Martin, an alumna of Florida A&M University’s School […]
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Broward’s first Black mayor seeks state Senate seat
In 2020, Barbara Sharief, a former Broward County mayor, announced that she would be running for the newly created District 35 state Senate. Born and raised in South Florida, Sharief has used her political influence to serve her community and be a voice for the marginalized. Sharief was the first […]
FAMU law students on hand for Judge Jackson hearings
As the first Black woman nominated to the Supreme Court, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has become an inspiration and a beacon of hope for many people around the world, especially Black law school students. Hundreds of law students, including members of the Florida A&M University College of Law Chapter of […]
Sewell makes strong first impressions at FAMU
Abigail Sewell, a second-year theater major at Florida A&M University, is starting off on the right foot on campus. Sewell transferred to FAMU this semester from Miami Dade College, where she obtained her associate degree in December. Hailing from Miami, Sewell is a full-time student who wants to engage in […]
Residents weigh in on Northwood Center project
The City of Tallahassee held another community meeting Tuesday to discuss ideas for the Northwood Center. The 29-acre lot bordered by North Monroe Street and North Martin Luther King Boulevard, will be redeveloped into the new Tallahassee Police Department headquarters and possibly a performing arts center, but the city also […]
Programs aim to keep young people on the right track
Local youth who have run afoul of the law have been granted an opportunity to become eligible for several alternative programs to restart and reset their lives. The Tallahassee Police Department has established five different programs designed to prevent teens from becoming at-risk juveniles and grant alternative arrest options. These […]
Financial literacy class now requirement in Florida high schools
Starting in the fall of 2023, Florida high school students must pass a financial literacy class in order to graduate. Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill requiring high school students to complete a financial literacy course before they can graduate. The bill titled ‘Dorothy L. Hukill Literacy Act’ […]
Local school district faces $11.5 million deficit
Leon County has seen an increase in the number of grade school students taking advantage of new state laws to transfer from local public schools to charter and private schools. This trend will result in an $11.5 million deficit in funding for Leon County Schools. The district announced its net […]
TOTH: Episode 2
For episode 2, our hosts discuss mental health and its manifestations in media. TOTH is a weekly podcast brought to you by The Famuan.
Netflix is ‘pushing P’ – again
The gig is up! Netflix knows we’ve been sharing our passwords. The award-winning streaming service recently announced its plan to begin clamping down on password sharing among its nearly 222-million subscribers. According to a statement, the company says there’s been some confusion regarding how their hugely popular platform can be […]