Hampton Inn & Suites located on Railroad Avenue Photo submitted by Kayla Carter Florida A&M University’s Homecoming weekend has come and gone. Besides the activities and events that took place on campus, the talk around town about the dramatic increase in hotel prices for a weekend stay. Travelers tend to […]
Author: Kayla Carter | Staff Reporter
The Army National Guard stationed on FAMU’s Campus for helping hands
Army National Guard trucks parked in Bragg Memorial Stadium parking lot. Kayla Carter | The Famuan TALLAHASSEE — The Army National Guard has stationed themselves on the campus of Florida A&M University (FAMU). Specifically located in the Bragg Memorial Stadium parking lot, the Army National Guard said they are here to […]
The Leon County School Board states Every Voice Should be Heard
The Leon County School Board Council. Kayla Carter | The Famuan TALLAHASSEE— Faculty, staff and students of all Leon County Schools attended Tuesday night’s school board meeting to voice their concerns and give updates on all school’s progress. There are five school board members, an attorney and superintendent that meet […]
FAMU hosts the second annual women’s empowerment summit
Participates join in for African Dancing Kayla Carter | The Famuan All ages of women of color came out to Florida A&M University to celebrate the second annual, Women of Color in Education and Extension Empowerment Summit. The event was held on Sept. 29 at the Al Lawson Center. The event […]
The Leon County School Board states Every Voice Should be Heard
Leon County Schools Council Kayla Carter | The Famuan TALLAHASSEE – Faculty, staff and students of all Leon County Schools attended Tuesday night’s school board meeting to voice their concerns and give updates on all school’s progress. There are five school board members, an attorney and superintendent that meet every two […]
Turn the Strikes into Votes on the “Hill”
The Student Body in the Senate Chambers Photo submitted by: Kayla Carter Students, faculty and staff crowded the Senate Chambers on Monday night to express the importance of exercising your right to vote. A table was set up inside for unregistered students to register themselves so they can be a […]
GCSO dedicates boat ceremony to young boy killed in boat collision
Skylar, with his Aunt Michele and Uncle John Tipper The Gadsden County Sheriff Office (GCSO) and Gadsden County community remembered 10-year-old John ‘Skylar’ Brogdon on Sept. 14 by unveiling a new search and rescue boat. Skylar was found dead after a boat collision at Lake Talquin in Quincy, Fla., in […]
Bomb threat rattles Gadsden County chicken farm
Briefing Bomb Squad and Law Enforcement before the search. Photo Credit: Kayla Carter QUINCY — Gadsden County authorities responded to a bomb threat at a chicken farm at approximately 10:55 a.m. Monday. The Cal-Maine Foods Chicken Farm, located at 763 Shade Farm Road, sits on acres of land in the […]
Hair weaves like Europeans
Example of hair extensions. Photo submitted by Kayla Carter Weaves, extensions, braids, twist and the perm or relaxer (also known as “creamy crack”) are all examples of popular hairstyles for black women. The idea that wearing these styles makes a black girl “anti-black” because they don’t consist of wearing hair […]