The day we have all been waiting for has arrived. New black emojis are available to iPhone users. The iOS 8.3 update from Apple includes at least 300 new emojis with several being shades of brown to represent African-Americans. The release was tested in February, but most people did not […]
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Big Bend Looking to Recruit 100 Male Mentors
In the next 87days, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Big Bend is hoping to recruit 100 male mentors for the 500 boys who are looking for a friend, but most of all, looking for some guidance. In the last five years, Big Brothers Big sisters has grown 76 percent […]
United Way of Florida kicked off Children’s Week with the “Hanging of the Hands” ceremony.
The ceremony took place inside of the Capitol where dozens of volunteers spent hours stringing together hands and hanging them throughout the Capitol Rotunda. Jason Zaborske, one of the coordinators for Children’s Week, said, “Twenty years ago Governor Lawton Chiles and other early child care and education professionals decided to […]
Return to Sender
quot;Return to Sender" focuses on letters that African American fathers (Tracy Martin & Life Malcolm) have written to their sons.
Drone Bill Gets Unanimous Approval
A Senate bill authorizing the lawful use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), known as drones, passed unanimously Monday in the Criminal Justice committee. The bill, SB1178, is being sponsored by Sen. Garrett Richter (R). Richter says the aim of the bill is an attempt to determine how drones should be […]
Class of 65′ Celebrate 50 years
Florida A&M University Class of 1965 will celebrate their 50th Anniversary April 16-18. FAMU’s alumni affairs will be hosting a series of events located throughout Tallahassee, with more than 10 events scheduled. The weekend will begin on Thursday with a meet and greet at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, afterward […]
BREAKING NEWS: Hernandez Found Guilty
The jurors in the trial of former New England Patriots star player Aaron Hernandez have found him guilty of first-degree murder. He was also found guilty of unlawful possession of ammunition and unlawful possession of a firearm. Hernandez was on trial for the shooting death of Odin Lloyd. Lloyd’s body […]
FAMU Legend’s Home Dedicated as State Landmark
Fully Restored Gaither Home Former FAMU head football coach Alonzo “Jake” Gaither’s home was honored Friday as hundreds of supporters showed up to the unveiling of the landmark sign in the yard of the home. Gaither has gained yet another honor to add to his collection with the official honoring […]
Rattlers showcase in Orange & Green game despite rain
Courtesy of FAMU Athletics The Rattlers hosted their annual spring game on Saturday ending the spring football session. The orange team (offense) competed against the green team (defense). The defense scored its points by turnovers, sacks, and three-and-outs. Redshirt junior quarterback Carson Royal led the offense, throwing a pair of […]
The Judicial Branch of SGA Presents: “Would They Be Proud?”
The Florida A&M University judicial branch of the Student Government Association held a presentation of topics on the African-American community Monday. The presentation was a chance for students to vote and debate on pertinent topics within African-American culture. Students from different majors came out to discuss topics such as the […]