Florida A&M University brought out more than 100 vendors for its Annual Health and Safety Day Fair on Tuesday, at the Hansel Tookes Sr. Recreation Center. The Health and Safety Day Fair is free and open to the public. It provides educational information and health screenings for blood pressure, HIV, […]
Author: Denard Thomas
FAMU’S Lady Of Hip Hop
Yulita “Lady Scoot” Howard, is a female hip-hop artist who strolls the campus of Florida A&M University seeking a degree in the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication. Lady Scoot is from Tampa and established a passion for hip-hop after hearing 1988 hit, Supersonic by J.J. Fad, an all female […]
Homecoming Convocation Encourages FAMU Support
Florida A&M’s homecoming convocation welcomed students, alumni, faculty and staff to the Jake Gaither Gymnasium. Speaker and alumnus John Michael Lee Jr. encouraged students, faculty, staff and alumni on how to give back to FAMU to promote moving forward. Lee is the vice president for the Office of Access and […]
Flip This House
Recession is over and now Americans are looking for ways to recover. There is no better to do so than to invest your savings into the real estate market. Many gathered, young and old into the crowded conference room to partake in the Than Merrill free house flipping seminar. […]
FAMU Homecoming Concert Loses Money and Artist
Atlanta-based rap group Migos were a no show at the 2014 Florida A&M Homecoming concert. Fans were suprised to find out the group was not in attendance with the other two headline artists, August Alsina and Wiz Khalifa. The concert was brought to FAMU by Nixclusive, formally known as […]
Tallahassee Police and Community Should Work Together for a Better Relationship
The Tallahassee Police Department and its community have not been on the best of terms lately. Harassment, racial profiling and lack of respect has put a strain between TPD and the community. Captured on video, the tasing of a 61-year-old Viola Young by a TPD officer sparked a national uproar […]
Beyond the Lights Director and Actor Discuss Film
Florida A&M University students were invited to an advance screening of romantic drama, Beyond the Lights, following a Q&A session with writer and director Gina Prince-Bythewood and actor Nate Parker. The movie is about a love story between two people that teaches the importance of accepting one’s authentic self. The […]
Metropolitan Cathedral Celebrates Women’s Day
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Truth in Havana, Fla., enlightened and empowered women during their annual Women’s Day celebration Sunday. “Every time I get up to speak I have butterflies, but I feel better once I get into it,” said Minister Linda Stringer, who delivered a powerful message on “Embracing God’s […]
Modern Civil Rights Protests: Effective or a Waste of Time?
A large amount of civil rights protests have taken place in the African American community nationwide. The lack of results behind these protests may lead one to believe that modern civil rights protests are no longer effective. The last few years have been a plethora of reasons to protest injustices […]
Mister and Miss FAMU Crowned for 2014-15 year
Florida A&M University crowned Dominique James and Andre Bridges as their new Mister and Miss FAMU at the 108 Royal Coronation in Lee Hall. Former 2000-2001 Mr. FAMU, Charles Lattimore, led the ceremony introducing the Royal Court and Coronation participants. The Royal Attendants were escorted and seated onto the grand […]