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FAMU interim president asks for leadership resignation
Florida A&M University Interim President Timothy Beard has called for the immediate resignation of the school’s senior leadership team; this team includes the Chief Operating Officer, Provost, General Counsel, Athletic Director, Chief of Staff and Communications director, among several other positions that report directly to Beard. This letter was delivered […]
Harris picks a running mate
In a strategic move that has captured widespread attention, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 election. Walz, a seasoned politician with a rich background, brings a blend of experience and relatability to the ticket. Tim Walz’s political career […]
Cathcart satisfies sweet cravings
Nyla Cathcart, a fourth-year psychology major at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, is a testament to the power of resilience and entrepreneurship. Transferring to FAMU from a community college in Pasadena, California, in fall 2022, Cathcart sought to immerse herself in an environment of Black excellence and deepen her understanding […]
Trump battles journalists at NABJ
CHICAGO —Former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for the 2024 election, faced criticism for his previous comments about the Black community during his panel conversation at Wednesday’s National Association of Black Journalists conference. After an hour delay, ABC News Congressional Correspondent Rachel Scott wasted no time asking Trump heavy-hitter […]
Alum leading charge to reduce social media harm
Led by a Florida A&M grad, the Social Media Research Institute has submitted a proposal to The Joint Select Committee on Social Media and Australian Society to have research on social media’s effects published in the Parliament of Australia. Parliamentary committees investigate specific matters of policy, government administration, or performance. […]
FAMU softball coach resigns
Camise Patterson is no longer the coach of Florida A&M softball. Patterson resigned earlier this month to take a head coaching position at Alabama State. Patterson’s resignation from FAMU was effective July 18, and her new role at ASU was officially announced on July 19. Patterson will succeed ASU head […]
Can an HBCU grad topple Trump?
With President Joe Biden stepping down from the 2024 presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris, a Howard University alumna, has taken center stage as the presumptive Democratic nominee. This historic shift raises the question: Can the HBCU graduate trump Donald J. Trump in the upcoming election? Vice President Harris, who […]
FAMU’s Meek-Eaton Black Archives tours cyberspace
On July 1, Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced that the distinguished Meek-Eaton Southeastern Regional Black Archives Research Center and Museum (MEBA) is now on a global stage. The Meek-Eaton Black Archives was a dream realized in the early 1970s with the legislative efforts of Florida’s first African American legislator since […]
Rattlers rise at DevCon
It’s fitting that students from the top-ranked public HBCU made their presence felt in the Black Mecca of the South. Earlier this month, a significant number of rattlers participated in a large-scale professional development event in Atlanta, Georgia. The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) hosted DevCon 2024, welcoming 400 students […]