Haitian immigrants and supporters rally in New York City in November to reject Homeland Security Department's decision to terminate temporary residency program for Haitians Photo credit: Eduardo Munoz/Reuters The NAACP is suing the Department of Homeland Security over the Trump administration’s decision to temporarily terminate the protected status of […]
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Georgia State student withdraws from school following racist post
A Georgia State University student withdrew from the school after using a racial slur on social media. Photo credit: Barry Winiker/getty images Georgia State University student-athlete Natalia Martinez was suspended from the university’s soccer team Jan. 19 after using N-word on her Finsta account. Finsta is a […]
The movement is green at FAMU
Members of the Green Coalition maintain their garden. Photo credit: Sydne Vigille There is a hidden gem shinning beneath the grounds of Florida A&M University, a club that could change and save the environment on campus. The Green Coalition is making its way back into the hearts on FAMU’s campus. […]
WFSU and Firelight visit FAMU to screen PBS Film “Tell Them We Are Rising”
Panelist at the screening of "Tell Them We Are Rising" from left to right, Reginald Ellis, President Dr. Larry Robinson, Marcia Smith, Stanley Nelson and Lynn Hatter. Photo credit: Nichelle Cobb Florida A&M University (FAMU) partnered with WFSU Public Media and Firelight Films to present a public screening of “Tell […]
White Supremacist rally brings out supporters and protestors
The League of the South, a neo-confederate organization that hopes to create a white, Christian state, held a rally outside Florida's capitol building. In response to the group, students and community members held a counter-rally against the white supremacist group.
Athletics Department releases FAMU’s 2018 football schedule
FAMU football's 2018 MEAC conference schedule | Photo credit: Photo: FAMU athletics Florida A&M’s Athletic Department released the 2018 football schedule for its Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opponents on Tuesday. The schedule, while seemingly normal at first glance, raises some important questions about the upcoming season. FAMU’s 2018 matchups in the MEAC […]
Flu season on the rise
Photo credit: Nallah Brown Healthcare professionals have had to prepare for an early outbreak of Influenza this winter. The flu is widespread in all 49 continental U.S states except Hawaii. It’s what some have called the worst flu season in 10 years. Influenza, or the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness […]
Colorism in the Afro-Latino community
Photo credit: Sydne Vigille In the midst of Miami’s rising star Amara La Negra, the topic of colorism within the Afro-Latinx community is being addressed head-on. Amara La Negra is an Afro-Latina singer, who during the filming of VH1’s new show Love and Hip-Hop: Miami, was criticized by music producer […]
Lady Rattlers aim to capture MEAC Championship
Photo credit: Sydne Vigille Expectations are still high for the FAMU Women’s Basketball team as they look to continue to improve in conference play. The Lady Rattlers will have their work cut out for them, with four of the next five games being on the road, including an expected tough […]
STRIKE! The Galimore Lanes Main Event
Students gather outside the entrance of the jam-packed Galimore Lanes Main Event. | Photo credit: Troy Townsend The inaugural Galimore Lanes Main Event at Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Galimore Lanes bowling alley was a major success and looks to bring a familiar culture back to FAMU. The event, which took place […]