Nipsey Hussle was only 33 when he was shot and killed on March 31. Photo courtesy of GQ Magazine. On Sunday, March 31, rapper Ermias Joseph Asghedom, known professionally as Nipsey Hussle, was slain outside of his Los Angeles store, The Marathon. His death has left a sour taste in […]
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Annual Riley House gala set for Thursday
The book that will be premiered at the 15th annual Applause for the Pioneers: Cuff Links and Pearls Gala. Photo Submitted by Maya DuBois. The John G. Riley Center/Museum will host the 15th Annual Applause for the Pioneers: Cufflinks and Pearls Gala from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday. The museum, named […]
Civil Rights Act turns 55
An unidentified mother and child joined a protest march in the early 1960s. Photo Courtesy of Npr.org Fifty-five years ago, on Feb. 10, 1964, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This historic step took place during a time when the Civil Rights movement was […]
621 Gallery a mecca for art lovers
621 Gallery is always popping on First Fridays. Photo Submitted by Maya Dubois. The Railroad Square Art District is a thriving piece of Tallahassee that is home to numerous galleries, eateries and stores. There, you will also find a gallery comprised of tin, with the large yellow numbers “621.” Although, […]
A living legend visits FAMU
Members of FAMU's ROTC honored Lt. Col. George Hardy, the youngest living survivor of the Tuskegee Airmen, Thursday at Lee Hall. Photo Submitted by Maya Dubois. For many, it takes stirring words to command the attention of a filled auditorium, but not for Lt. Col. George Hardy. One of the last […]
Students cope with advising issues at One-Stop Shop
Students wait to be advised at the One-Stop shop. Photo Submitted by Cori Bostic. After experiencing a plethora of obstacles, students at FAMU were upset and frustrated with the advising procedures at last week’s One-Stop Shop. The One-Stop Shop is an academic event that takes place during the first […]