Saturday, July 12, 2025
Beyoncé’s country album announcement, made during the Super Bowl earlier this month, marks a pivotal moment of cultural reclamation. Building on her “Renaissance” album’s themes, this move goes beyond showcasing her versatility. It’s a powerful step towards reconnecting with country music’s African-American roots, which have often been overlooked. Beyoncé is […]
The Florida African American Task Force has been planning on creating an African American History Museum in the state. This museum will be built to showcase the contributions that Black Americans have made in Florida. There were eight people appointed to the task force by Gov. Ron DeSantis and Senate […]
The 2024 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field Championships witnessed a spectacular display of athleticism and determination at the Birmingham CrossPlex from Saturday, February 17, to Sunday, February 18. Among the standout performances, the Florida A&M University Rattlers’ women’s team emerged as the champions, securing […]
Three-hundred and sixty-four days ago, the Panthers of Eastern Illinois University baseball team rolled into Tallahassee and completed a three-game sweep of the Florida A&M to open the 2023 season for both programs. The Rattlers returned the favor on Sunday, winning their first weekend series of the 2024 season against […]
In a ground-breaking event that has captured the attention of wine enthusiasts and cultural connoisseurs alike, Tallahassee’s Goodwood Museum & Gardens hosted a Black-owned winery event during Black History Month, showcasing their divergent ideas and innovative approaches to wine production. This event served as a powerful testament to the vibrancy […]
The meaning of the Swahili word Furaha is the “feeling of happiness,” and “joy” is the perfect word to describe the Furaha Festival. Sunday’s event celebrated the togetherness and diversity of Black culture. It took place at the vibrant mural space in Railroad Square Art District. Created by Afro-fusion restaurant […]
The Florida A&M men’s basketball team was defeated this previous weekend by the Jackson State Tigers at the Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center. The score of the game was 77-55. These two teams faced off recently at the Al Lawson Center, where the Rattlers came out victorious in […]
As a response to growing concerns regarding sexual misconduct in educational settings, Florida lawmakers have introduced House Bill 947, aiming to enhance sexual misconduct awareness across public K-20 institutions. The bill holds particular significance for schools and universities in Tallahassee, including Florida A&M University where administrators and students are actively […]
Florida A&M University signed a $97.5 million 30-year loan Tuesday to finance the construction of a new 700-bed residence hall. The funding is being provided via the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Capital Financing Program by the U.S. Department of Education. In the fourth-floor conference room of Lee Hall, President […]
The Super Bowl is known for many things, whether it’s football fans wanting to see the top two teams in the NFL go head-to-head or people wanting to see the famous halftime performance. Another thing Super Bowl viewers are excited for are the commercials. According to CBS News, the average […]