The National Council for Teachers of English, along with the Black Caucus held Florida A&M University’s first African-American Read-In, held in FAMU’s Gore Educational Complex Wednesday. The purpose of the event was not only to bring exposure to African-American literature, but also to celebrate African-American writing. The event also served […]
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Career Source hosts South Monroe brownfield designation meeting
The City of Tallahassee is currently looking to designate commercial properties on South Monroe Street between FAMU Way and Orange Avenue as a brownfield. The meeting was held Tuesday evening in the Career Source on South Monroe Street. According to Florida Department of Environmental Protection, a brownfield is “any real […]
Black and Cuba: Review
In celebration of Black History Month, the Meek-Eaton Black Archives Research Center and Museum presented a showing of Robin J. Hayes’ Ph.D., documentary “Black and Cuba” on Wednesday. Taking place in 2002, the film features nine diverse Yale University students on a journey to New Havana, Cuba seeking a revolution […]
SGA HOSTED HARLEM RENAISSANCE EXHIBIT
Ajh Roache showing students a piece from the Kinsley Collection Student Government Association hosted the Harlem Renaissance Art Gallery on Thursday in Foster-Tanner for Black out Loud Week. SGA this event was to bring awareness to the student body about the positive aspect of black history month. The event started […]
Activist Kevin Powell speaks to FAMU students
Courtesy of Taylor Bishop Eager students piled inside Florida A&M University’s Grand Ballroom Tuesday to receive successful tips from world-renowned writer, activist and public speaker Kevin Powell. Kevin is a native of Jersey City, N.J. raised by a single mother in extreme poverty, but managed to study at Rutgers […]
American Red Cross receives proclamation
Courtesy of Shelinka Cunningham Mayor Andrew Gillum and the Tallahassee City Commissioners awarded the Tallahassee chapter of American Red Cross with a proclamation at the city commission meeting. Curtis Richardson, Tallahassee city commissioner, said the Red Cross services are essential. “The Red Cross provides invaluable services to those who are […]
Commissioner Ziffer calls out Mayor Gillum’s ‘Lack of Diversity’
Courtesy of Tallahassee Democrat Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, a Florida A&M graduate beginning his second year as the city’s top-elected official, was accused this week of being tone-deaf when it comes to diversity. Commissioner Gil Ziffer was sharply critical of Gillum — and the process — for his appointments to […]
From FAMU to the FBI
For the first time in Florida A&M University’s history, a former rattler obtained an opportunity to join the Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy. Lt. William Evers of FAMU Police Department will be embarking to Quantico, Va. to join other individuals to get a chance to join the FBI Academy. There […]
FAMU’s Jake Gaither House Is Officially a ‘Historic Place’
In Wednesday’s meeting, the City Commission unanimously voted to add Jake Gaither’s house to the local register of historic places. The house is currently owned by Cornelius Jones, who has spent more than $100,000 to restore it. Jones bought the house back in 2013 with the intention of reselling. […]
Commissioner Ziffer calls out Mayor Gillum’s ‘Lack of Diversity’
Courtesy of Tallahassee Democrat Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, Florida A&M University graduate beginning his second year as the city’s top-elected official, was accused this week of being tone-deaf when it comes to diversity. Commissioner Gil Ziffer was sharply critical of Gillum — and the process — for his appointments to […]