Author: Elyse Madison

Uncategorized

Local movie explores dreams

Dana Dennard, an adjunct psychology professor, gathered with members of the Student Alliance for Cultural Development for the release of his new movie, “21 Doors of Legba’s Dream,” on Friday in Perry-Paige Auditorium. The movie features original poems by Dennard and poet Black Girl. “(The movie) is about the path […]

Uncategorized

Alumnus’s book says blacks cause own self-destruction

In the book, “Why All Black People are Coming to an End: A Suigenocide in Progress,” author and FAMU alumnus Clinton L. Black explains how the combined actions of white and black people continue to destroy the black race. The book offers knowledge and solutions to black people on putting […]

Uncategorized

Week of events set to raise black HIV/AIDS awareness

This week, the University’s Student Health Services and other student organizations have organized a number of events in honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.Student manpower will run the events. “This is a student-based and student-led event,” said Jennifer Harrison-Hauer, health educator with Student Health Services. “The students involved are […]

Uncategorized

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. hosts “The Vanishing Black Male”

The Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will host “The Vanishing Black Male” seminar in the New Pharmacy Building, Room 104 at 7:08 p.m. on Feb. 6. We hope to uplift the black family with a unique message!  For more information please contact Tara Crawford at tara.crawford@yahoo.com.

Uncategorized

Tune-Up Tuesday

The FAMU Music Department and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. present Tune-Up Tuesday in the Rattler’s Den Courtyard Feb. 6 from 7 p.m. -10 p.m. This event will feature the sounds of African beats and a famous musicians Segment. There is an open mic for all DC go-go musicians, Congo […]

Uncategorized

“An Inconvienent Truth” movie screening

The Environmental Studies Student Organization and the Green Campus Group will host two FREE showings of “An Inconvenient Truth” in the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication’s Lecture Hall. Show times are Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. and 6 p.m. Contact Dr. LaRae Donnellan at Ldonnellan9411@hotmail.com for more information.

Uncategorized

Board of Trustees put Ammons in top seat

The Board of Trustees named James H. Ammons the new University president in a close vote Thursday. Ammons, an alumnus of FAMU and chancellor of North Carolina Central University, received a majority seven votes from the 13-member board, making him the 10th president in FAMU history. Thelma B. Thompson received […]

Uncategorized

Students endorse candidate

The Student National Alumni Association and the 36th Student Senate formally announced their endorsement of presidential candidate James H. Ammons Wednesday afternoon during a press conference entitled Students for Ammons. Student leaders and members of various campus organizations gathered on The Set to voice their concerns with the presidential selection […]

Uncategorized

Writing center provides students with tutoring alternatives

FAMU’s Writing Resource Center is set to begin providing students with after-hours help from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. in Coleman Library. The center’s goals are to enhance the writing ability of students at graduate and professional levels while using technology and advanced teaching methods. The center also strives to provide an […]