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Is the women rap beef overshadowing music ?

In recent years, the rap industry has seen a surge in conflicts between female artists, sparking debates about whether these beefs overshadow the music itself. One of the most notable feuds in recent memory involves Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion, two powerhouse figures in the rap scene whose tensions […]

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Wakati Hair’s connections to FAMU

Wakati, meaning time in Swahili, began its journey as a hair care brand in 2013. After extensive research and development, Wakati Hair unveiled a groundbreaking patented natural hair formula featuring innovative water-activated technology. This technology aimed to empower women with easier hair maintenance, from detangling to reducing […]

Lifestyles

Are award shows outdated?

Many people have been chatting about the recent 66th Annual Grammy Awards. Some people were disappointed in the verdicts, while others simply didn’t care. The Grammys pulled in an average of 17.09 million viewers, according to ratings from Nielsen. That number was an increase since the pandemic, which has not […]

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Lee Hall is university’s oldest building

Florida A&M University is blessed with a beautiful campus, and many buildings are part of the historically Black institution’s rich culture. Throughout the years, there have been buildings that have left their mark, per se, on FAMU’s culture. One of the oldest buildings on FAMU’s campus is Lee Hall. According […]

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Bill would reduce costs for breast exams

Senate Bill 932, filed in December by Democrat Lori Berman and co-introduced by Democrat Senators Tracie Davis and Linda Stewart, is based on the cost-efficient cover for diagnostic and other additions for breast examinations. This bill would prohibit the state group insurance program from enforcing cost sharing such as paying […]

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Festival pays tribute to Black culture, arts

The Florida Division of Arts and Culture and the Division of Historical Resources partnered on Friday to host the second annual Black History Arts and Culture Festival.  The festival, which took place at the R. A.  Gray Building, featured live performances from local organizations like the Omega Lamplighters’ The Mighty […]

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Dozier School survivors may receive compensation

In an effort to compensate victims of abuse at the Dozier School for Boys and the Okeechobee reform school, state Senator Darryl Rouson,  a Democrat from St. Petersburg, has filed Senate Bill 24, formally known as, Dozier School for Boys and Okeechobee School Victim Compensation Program. The bill aims to […]