Celebrity biographies are commonplace, but many are shallow, self-serving puff pieces with little insight or perspective. And often the books are hastily written and lacking in style or even readability. That’s why “Q,” Quincy Jones’ new autobiography, is so remarkable. Not only does he tell a fascinating, moving story of […]

It’ s amazing how the person you think you know best can turn out to be a complete stranger. I never thought the man I had grown to love had been lying to me from day one. I had been dating this guy four months. He was the perfect gentleman, […]

The John G. Riley Center and Museum of African-American History and Culture presents its 6th annual Culture to Culture celebration. The event features an array of cultural cuisine, arts and crafts on Dec. 8 at the Riley House Museum on East Jefferson St. The Tallahassee Chapter of The Links, Inc. […]

Culturally enriching and spiritually uplifting is how the charismatic concert choir director describes his ensemble. With his dedication and the choir’s hard work, they continue to manifest their mutual goal of educating African Americans on music through a diverse singing style. Charlie J. Toomer, the choir’s director and a FAMU […]

Recently, a teacher created a statue of FAMU’s legendary football coach Jack Gaither. Larger then life Jack Gaither now sits as FAMU’s first monument and a great tribute at our university. By a unanimous decision, a few former football players chose professor Chester L. Williams to sculpt the statue because […]

The Michigan Club wants to know who can fake the funk? Fake the Funk is a talent show where students will either sing or lip sync songs by their favorite artists. Kellie Farrell, 20, one of the show’s organizers, said the event will be a success. “I am so excited […]

Imagine working, attending school and raising a baby at the same time. This is the challenge some college women have to face. In this day and age there is a steady increase of single mothers. Sharon Ames-Dennard, director of the Center for Human Development, works in the Sunshine Manor adjacent […]

#8220;Why not take birth control pills,” is a question that some women say has been addressed to them numerous times. Their parents, boyfriends, doctors and many others have asked them. Virginia Cardenas, a nurse at FAMU’s health clinic, recommends that students use birth control pills. “First of all, this is […]

Devices ring away on his hip interrupting daily conversations. Promoters try to book him for events. So eager to increase his infamy, he doesn’t refuse most requests to rock another party. This is consistent with the everyday life of Anthony Simmons – alias, DJ Kool Ant. Growing up in Chicago, […]

With last year’s FCAT scores resulting in a “D” for FAMU Developmental Research School, FAMU students are taking action. This year two student operated organizations are taking on the responsibility of insuring that FAMU DRS students excel, not only on the FCAT but also as the prepare to graduate and […]