quot;Little Shop of Horrors" plays through Sunday at FAMU's Charles Winter Wood Theatre Edmond Stage. Photo courtesy of FAMU Essential Theatre Theatergoers are in for novel set designs in the Charles Winter Wood Theatre this week, where they will encounter a florist shop with pink, vibrant walls and, a human-eating, […]
Author: Oldens Lafortune I Staff Reporter
BOG hears about FAMU’s role in cancer research
Florida Board of Governors committee members view presentations of the speakers Wednesday afternoon. Photo Submitted by Oldens Lafortune The Florida Board of Governors meets regularly at various universities, discussing many topics ranging from innovation research, to mental health. This week, the meeting was held at Florida A&M University’s Grand Ballroom. […]
What does the Smollett saga mean for Black America?
Jessie Smollett, who's also a singer, plays the character "Jamal" in FOX's hit show "Empire" Photo Submitted by Lafortune Courtesy The Jussie Smollett story should go down in history; it’s simply one for the ages. Smollett, an actor on 20th Century Fox’s hit show “Empire” has been the media headliner […]
‘Blood at the Root’ captivates
quot;Blood at the Root' premiered Friday at the Charles Winter Wood Theatre. Photo Submitted by Oldens Lafortune Entering Florida A&M University's Charles Winter Wood Theatre, a screen-like board with phrases such as “things can be real divided” and “keep the issues separate,” hang from the facility’s ceiling. These words tell […]
Rattlers turn out for Declaration Sunday
Student filled the seats of the grand ball room to root for their fellow peers. Photo Submitted by Oldens Lafortune. As the student leaders of Florida A&M University prepare to finish their terms as presidents, attendants and royal court members, FAMU welcomes new ones. Students and supporters filled the seats […]
Protecting women, girls in spotlight
Members of the CSWG committees. Photo Submitted by Oldens Lafortune. The topic of protection for women and girls seems to be an ongoing discussion in America, but in Tallahassee, a group of women aim to make this issue more than just a conversation. On Friday, advocates, leaders of organizations, and […]