TikTok is one of the most addicting social media giants because of its engaging content. In May, discussions started circulating about implementing TikTok’s “Learn feed” feature. It would serve as an alternative for the “following” and “for you” streams, which give users a variety of videos designated for educational content. […]
Author: Nadia Wilson | Staff writer
Lena Waithe needs to find her own lane
Is it a copy or inspiration? Producer and actress Lena Waithe has garnered heat after releasing a trailer on March 22 for her upcoming anthology series with LIttle Marvin, “Them.” The series explores terror in America by telling a story about a Black family in the 1950s that moved from […]
Will we still be wearing masks in fall?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a roundtable panel discussion Thursday concerning revoking the lockdowns and mask-wearing mandates some Florida communities have imposed. Exactly what does that mean for college students who will potentially be returning to campus next semester? Imagine sitting in a room full of unmasked students, and an […]
Event aims to rid Black men of stereotypes
Women’s History Month is a celebratory time for women to embrace and for others to highlight their accomplishments and contributions in history. Within the HBCU community, diversity and inclusion are the main goals for Florida A&M University. FAMU Advance has spearheaded a week of virtual events that discuss the importance […]
Black History Month ends with a bang
February might be coming to an end, but the celebration of Black History Month continues. Dream Marketing Group partnered with Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association to create a weeklong initiative called Bite of Brown. The initiative was designed to increase exposure and consistent clientele for small African American-owned restaurants. Dream […]
Virtual campaign week coming to a close
It is campaign week at Florida A&M University, and the stakes are high for all candidates. Campaign season is a highly anticipated time during the Spring semester because of the work shown on campus. However, due to COVID-19, candidates are unable to showcase their campaigns physically, so creativity is required […]
HBCUs in the spotlight at town hall
The HBCU community came together Thursday for a virtual town hall event titled “The Rise and Relevance of HBCUs.” Held in honor of Black History Month, the event was spearheaded by Florida A&M University President Larry Robinson. He was joined on thepanelby prominent HBCU presidents Wayne A.I. Frederick of Howard, […]
A change in environment can help students readjust focus
Students have transitioned into remote learning since last March, but they are still getting readjusted. Their daily schedules have been consumed, with an immense amount of screen time due to COVID-19. With the new in-home learning environments, most students are struggling to maintain focus during their Zoom classes. A change […]
Review: Jazmine Sullivan’s ‘Heaux Tales’ a showcase for women’s pain
After an end to her hiatus, R&B artist Jazmine Sullivan has added an unexpected twist to her long-awaited EP “Heaux Tales,” leaving fans feeling empowered and open-minded. Sullivan is nothing short of a storyteller as the EP depicts various lifestyles of women by exploring sexuality and difficult conversations that women […]
Know where you can turn if the stress becomes overwhelming
College students look forward to indulging in spring break festivities every year. COVID-19 has not only altered students’ social lives but has also been detrimental to their mental health. In retrospect, after losing a spring break in March 2020, students are still trying to understand why they will have another […]