Music filled Ruby Diamond Concert Hall on Tuesday. Photo Submitted by FSUtrumpetstudio. Ruby Diamond Concert Hall came to life Tuesday night during the Symphonic Band’s annual semester concert. The performances included “Wine-Dark Sea,” a three-movement symphony by John Mackey who based the composition the extraordinary tale of the Odyssey […]
Author: Evenson Decosse | Staff Reporter
Balewa a marketing maestro
Charlene Balewa has been directing the Harambee Festival for the past three years. Photo Submitted by Charlene Balewa. Charlene Balewa is a marketing specialist. Responsible for managing all the chaos behind the scenes at Saturday’s annual Harambee Festival, she is a former marketing manager at FAMU. You could say it’s […]
Bill aims to strengthen workplace protection
State Senator Joe Gruters addresses his colleagues in the Legislature. Photo courtesy of Joegrutors.org Florida state Sen. Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) filed a bill earlier this month that provides remedies for unlawful discrimination in the workplace. Florida lawmakers have failed in recent years to agree on legislation that would prohibit unlawful […]
Ward inspires at MLK Convocation
Everett Ward addresses the audience during Thursday's MLK Convocation at Gaither Gym. Sydne Vigille | The Famuan FAMU faculty, alumni and hundreds of students gathered in Gaither Gym Thursday morning for the celebration of Martin Luther KingJr., FAMU’s annual MLK Convocation. As the band elegantly opened the ceremony, keynote speaker […]