On Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, eight students from Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication, along with professionals and 90 other students from other schools, attended the sixth annual Black Public Relations Society of Atlanta, Incorporated’s (BPRS/Atlanta) PR Summit. At the Summit, held at the United Postal Service […]

With his current singles, “Naked Hustle” and “Lip Bitin’ Animal” hitting the radio airwaves, upcoming rapper Bizzle gave The FAMUAN a quick interview. FAMUAN: What upcoming music do you have that you are willing to share? Bizzle: Right now we have the current singles – “Naked Hustle,” “Lip Bitin’ Animal” […]

From the first inauguration, in 1789, of George Washington in New York, to present day, as the country prepares for the 56th quadrennial Presidential Inauguration, the swearing-in ceremony represents both national renewal and continuity of leadership. As each president has offered a vision for America’s future, we reflect on the […]

Most young ladies get their ears pierced and quickly venture off to find a trendy pair of earrings to sport.  For Janelle Napier in 2004, this posed a problem. “I had these holes in my ears with nothing to put into them.” She explains that she could not find a […]

As the flags were drawn and the national anthem harmonized across the Florida A&M University campus, honor was given to Lt. Col. Jeffery N. Williams on Monday. Williams, who has served in the Army for more than 17 years, was promoted from Major to Lieutenant Colonel at the ceremony held […]

For some, it seemed as if there was no hope for America. In fact, most Americans gave up during the end of President Bush’s reign. Now that we have a new president who promotes “change,” America could be moving on a new path. In the latest poll taken by CNN/Opinion […]

Call him crazy, but Martin Lawrence is by far one of the funniest comedians to ever walk the earth. A master of stand-up comedy, Lawrence has proven time and time again to be quite original. The talented individual has showcased his comedic aptitude in television, cinema and comedy clubs everywhere. […]

The Lady Rattlers of the Florida A&M University women’s basketball team will officially kick off their regular season with a match up against Albany State University’s Lady Rams, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. With a new coaching staff, a strong corps of returning players, and a talented group of incoming […]

A Woman in Power “It used to be called where the pavement ended,” Saundra Inge said as she recalled her hometown of Prichard, Ala. “I knew nothing else. That was home.” Inge described her stomping grounds as a child with a sense of familiarity, and coincidently, it’s almost the same […]

I am very proud of myself for improving my workout regimen. For the last two weeks, I exercised three times a week. I did well with food choices as well, except for homecoming weekend. My family was here, so I ate out a lot with them. Although that happen my […]