Sunday, July 20, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Greenway Plaza in Houston, Texas. The host hotel for the 2015 FAMU National Alumni Association Convention Houston, Texas will welcome more than 200 Florida A&M alumni for the 2015 National Alumni Association (NAA) Convention. The FAMU-NAA will host a three-day event filled with workshops and conventions that […]
The Florida A&M University business and auxiliary services department is piloting the University Commons’ Orange Room, Rattlers Grille, during summer A session for students, faculty, and staff on Monday. The Rattlers Grille is known for its burgers, wraps, wings, fries and salads. Since the Rattlers Grille is open during summer […]
Purple, white and silver filled Tallahassee Community College’s Student Union Banquet Hall as the Tallahassee Chapter of Omega Lamplighters celebrated its annual Scholarship & Recognition Banquet April 25. A crowd of 300 people consisting of friends and family members gathered in unison to celebrate the youth group’s transition to manhood. […]
The Tallahassee Chapter of New Leaders Council held its annual fundraiser on April 26. Tallahassee NLC, the chapter which consists of 11 alumni, anticipates on graduating 12 more fellows in June 2015. A good showing of community leaders, business owners, students and NLC fellows gathered at the outdoor patio of […]
Florida Legislature still hasn’t come to an agreement on the state budget due to differing positions on the expansion of Medicaid. The Senate budget has a plan to embrace president Obama’s plan to expand Medicaid, while the House budget does not. The Senate’s version meets the requirements of the Affordable […]
Courtesy of Lauren's Kid Foundation Lauren’s Kids Foundation presents “Buddy’s Backyard Bash” at the Capitol to bring awareness to child abuse. The event was located on South Adams between East Jefferson and College Ave Wednesday April 22, 2015 from 5 p.m. to 7p.m. This event was a free and fun […]
Members of the senate reviewed SB724 today on the termination of pregnancies. This is a similar bill to HB633 that passed a measure Wednesday that will mandate a 24-hour wait period for mothers who are seeking to abort their pregnancy. However, this is not the first time this bill has […]
FAMU Student Community Garden presents the event “Grow Your Mind” Earth field day held at FAMU DRS on April 25. The event will highlight the unity and leadership around gardening, composting and environmental health education in south side Tallahassee. These are free events in celebration of Earth week and activities […]
Instructor informing women on why they need this class. Florida A&M University’s Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity hosted a women’s self-defense and awareness class in the Army ROTC Auditorium. The seminar consisted of two trained self-defense instructors, who specialize in martial arts, fitness training and self-defense. James Norris, one of […]
A Florida Senate bill protecting private faith-based adoption agencies for refusing to place a child with a gay couple hit a delay on Monday. The Senate Rules Committee was discussing the bill but had to adjourn the meeting without voting on the controversial issue. The bill, HB 7111, is sponsored […]