Attorney Benjamin Crump, Commissioner Bill Proctor, and Joe Bullard pose with arms crossed as a representation of “Wakanda” in the movie Black Panther. Last Wednesday, Commissioner Bill Proctor, District 1, and Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump hosted “The Black Panther Party” at The Moon nightclub. The Black Panther […]
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Are Tallahassee new developments unequal?
Map of all of the major developments undergoing construction in the Tallahassee area. Photo credit: data.tallahassee.com There are not too many places you can go in Tallahassee without seeing some sort of construction site or “coming soon” sign. Florida’s capital has more than 100 new development projects currently in the […]
Students and Alumni gather to celebrate 70 years of FAMU ROTC
Integrity, leadership, and legacy were among the many values recognized during the Florida A&M Army Reserve Officer Training Corps 70th anniversary week held from Feb 24 – Mar 3. Beginning in 1948, The FAMU ROTC was implement as a part of the Florida Normal & Industrial College for Colored […]
Notable women from FAMU, FSU to share inspiring stories
Leroy Collins Leon County Public Library Seven female community leaders will read short passages from inspiring women authors in honor of Women's History Month. The speakers include: Kristine Harper, a history professor at Florida State University; Anasa Hicks an associate professor of Caribbean history at FSU; Genyne Boston the associate […]
STEM takes center stage at FAMU
Florida A&M University’s College of Science and Technology will be hosting a STEM student seminar series geared toward preparing students for opportunities in math and science. “We are trying to introduce them to the field so when they enroll in these classes they will know what type of construction or […]
Parkland Parents Make a Statement
FAMU Concert Chor Caption: "2 Young Women from FAMU Concert Choir singing "Over The Rainbow" Photo credit: Lauren Coleman Parents of the Parkland community came to Tallahassee over a three-day period to sit through hours of legislation from the House and Senate. It was important to the parents that the […]
Johnson maintains a championship pace at FAMU
Discipline, accountability and self-determination are qualities that distinguish Destiny L. Johnson, a member of FAMU’s championship cross-country and track teams. She displays each characteristic as she flourishes in the classroom and on the track. Johnson, a fourth-year animal science pre-veterinary medicine student, believes you must push yourself athletically and […]
Love the skin you are in
Graphic by Sydne Vigille Colorism has been a disruptive force that threatens progression of the black community. Mathew Knowles, Beyoncé Knowles’ father, released a statement expressing his concern about the presence of colorism in the music industry. Knowles said that his daughter would not have been as successful as she […]
Student Senate holds meeting on confirmations and funding
The Florida A&M University Student Senate held a meeting on Monday to discuss upcoming events and updated campus information. During the meeting there were also confirmations on two vacant senate positions. Cameron Spruill, a third-year transfer student, attended the meeting in attempt to earn the senate’s vote in order […]
Florida Senate narrowly OKs gun bill
After a series of intense discussions, the Florida Senate voted 20-18 on Monday in favor of a school safety plan that enables a teacher or staff member to carry concealed weapons in the classroom and raises the base age for firearm purchases. The Florida House may approve a similar […]