quot;Toward a Black Psychology: Origin & Evolution of a Discipline” film screening and panel discussion Pt.2. with FAMU Psychology Professor Neico Slater-SaRa, M.S. speaking. Photo submitted by Alexis Gollmanaption The age-old argument that IQ tests are culturally biased has resurfaced, this time in the recently released (2018) film “Toward a Black […]
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Stranger Comics creator in touch with his inner child
Sebastian A. Jones the creator of Stranger Comics Photo Courtesy of Tyler Shields “At some point, kids are taught ‘OK, now you’ve got to work … playtime is over’ — for me it never ended,” said Sebastian A. Jones, creator of Stranger Comics and keynote speaker at Florida A&M University’s […]
Exhibit showcases black intellectuals from a century ago
A once-vacant wall now filled with photos and the thoughts of black intellectuals of the early 20th century. It is a part of the new Critical Mass Exhibit located the in Meek-Eaton Black Archives. Photo Submitted by Alexis Gollman. It was the best of times and it was the worst of times […]
How to turn an idea into a patent
Patent attorney Alton A. Hornsby III conducting a workshop on intellectual property Friday afternoon in FAMU's New Pharmacy building. Photo Submitted by Alexis Gollman With the popularization of invention-based shows like “Shark Tank,” more and more people want to see their inventive ideas come to fruition. Friday in FAMU’s New Pharmacy […]
Shirley Chisholm: A trailblazer who must be remembered
Rep. Ayanna Pressley replicating Shirley Chisholm's pose in the halls of the U.S. Capitol building. Photo courtesy of Ayanna Pressley's Twitter. Before there was Sen. Kamala Harris, before there was Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, before there was President Barack Obama— there was Shirley Anita Chisholm. Chisholm was a 5-foot-3-inch, 103-pound powerhouse. […]