Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed legislation on Friday to combat voter integrity that can potentially cause voter suppression across the state in upcoming elections. At a news conference in West Palm Beach, DeSantis proposed a slate of legislation that he says will increase residents’ confidence in Florida elections. According to Florida […]
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Five students selected for fellowships
Five students at Florida A&M University have been selected as fellows for the Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDEFTP). It awards fellowships to students pursing degrees in transportation-related studies. The program focuses on recruiting the nation’s top students to the field of transportation. The program started in 1983 for […]
The pandemic is still with us
COVID-19 has placed college students in a world of danger. Since we’re living in unprecedented times and quarantine has left many college students deprived of socialization, the lack of mention toward COVID-19 was bound to begin. As the country began to slightly reopen last year, triggering high hopes of reverting back […]
What really happened at Cecil Hotel?
Netflix’s “Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel,” a true crime docuseries directed by Joe Berlinger, isn’t for the weak. Not only is the 4-hour docuseries spooky, it will have your eyes glued to the television while you’re gripping your seat. Cecil Hotel is a horrid hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The […]
Four Instagram accounts that you may want on your timeline
There are countless accounts on Instagram that post different types of content that capture the attention of many. There are pages dedicated to motivation, social awareness, politics and pure entertainment. Here are four Instagram accounts focused on different topics that you may want to add to your timeline — if […]
I’m still waiting for movies with genuine Black love
The connection between African American-based movies and their target audience has been prevalent for some time now. African American inclusion in cinema has always brought color and culture to the big screen and allowed our perspectives on life to be understood by those who don’t experience it and relatable to those […]
Local Black history begins with FAMU
Black History Month is a time when people of color pay homage to those who have paved the way before us. As the month of February comes to an end, it is important to recognize that Harriet Tubman, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. are not the only ones […]
How candidates approached online campaigns
Entering spring election season, many were excited to see what was in store ranging from the giveaways, to the graphics, to the events. Many were especially excited to see how the candidates would handle things in a social media campaign. Here’s how some candidates got creative and tackled online […]
Did President Biden write a check he can’t cash?
After just a month in office President Biden has already begun to bend on several promises he made during his campaign and is now facing backlash for rejecting a proposal to cancel $50,000 in student debt stating point-blank, “I will not make that happen.” During a CNN town hall on […]
Is social media becoming more superficial and depressing?
This past year has shown us just how digital we’ve become and how much more technology has evolved and become intertwined in our daily lives. With the pandemic quarantines and safety measures in place, we have become even more active online than ever before. Researchers have reported over the years […]