For centuries African-American women have been taught to hate their nappy hair. Today, the descendants of those women have learned to embrace their kinky strands. President of BOB Wholistic Health Natural Hair Studio Bob Johnson believes history and society play a role in African-Americans rejection of natural hair. […]
Author: Bridgett Pittman
Mental illness plagues blacks
Mental illnesses don’t discriminate. The African-American community is not spared from the trauma of suicide, depression and anxiety. Yet, many are unaware of these consequences of mental illness. According to research conducted by the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, African-Americans are 20 percent more likely to […]
The fires of FAMC
Florida A&M University enters its 125th anniversary today, celebrating a long legacy of education, tradition and triumph over obstacles. The university was once FAMC, a historically black college founded by two professors. Nearly 90 years ago in October of 1923, FAMC faced an obstacle that would prove to be […]
FAMU and firm feud
Premier Construction and Development, Inc., officials said they were blindsided by Florida A&M’s Board of Trustees’ decision to terminate the contract for the Polkinghorne Village dorm project. They also questioned university officials’ account of why the project is now at a stand still. The project’s construction began in May […]
Students hold vigil against bullying
Attendees gathered around FAMU’s eternal flame wearing blue shirts to honor victims of bullying. Despite the rain, students sang to the tune of Michael Jackson’s “We Are The World.” The purpose of Monday night’s event was to raise student awareness of bullying by providing facts and statistics and explaining […]
Triumphant Humphries
The booming voice was deep and full of a conviction. It was visible in the speaker’s expression. His face was animated, his gestures were fervent and he seemed to brim with an excitement brought on by nothing more than the fact that he was at Florida A&M University among […]
FAMU legacy and tradition run deep
With a past steeped in family legacy and tradition, Florida A&M University runs in the veins of many students . FAMU is the common link for many students who were motivated to further their education by the success of their parents. “FAMU is like a second home to […]
Buildings hold sentimental value
One hundred twenty-five years has brought about many changes to the architecture on Florida A&M. Some historic buildings still standing were constructed over 100 years ago, but renovation, restoration and reconstruction have managed to not only modernize the structures but preserve the rich history of Florida A&M University. “Every […]
FAMU builds recreation from the bottom up
When Florida A&M University was established in 1887 there was no campus recreation, in fact there still wasn’t a recreation center until more than 50 years. Hansel E. Tookes, the biggest advocate for campus recreation and the man for whom the FAMU campus recreation center was named after is the […]
FAMU grad journey in the olympics
Florida A&M University graduate student LaVonne Idlette had quite a journey to the London Olympics in this past summer. Idlette competed in the 100-meter hurdles representing her home country, the Dominican Republic. Idlette is a second-year law school graduate student from Miami. Idlette earned her bachelor’s degree in finance from […]