Author: Destinee McGhee | Arts & Culture Editor

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FAMU alumna makes history

FAMU alumna Star Manning. Photo submitted by Yayri Hazell FAMU alumna Star Manning recently became the first female commander of the American Legion Sammy Davis, Jr. Post 784 in Inglewood, California. After being named the first female commander, Manning, 37, said she was astonished at how far her journey took her. […]

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Rattlers, ’Noles come together

Photo submitted by Kalen L. Johnson Gaither Gym’s bleachers were full and rocking Friday night as students from Florida A&M and Florida State unified for the annual Bridge the Gap Pep Rally. The event is hosted by FSU’s Black Student Union. Krystine Auguste, a senior hospitality and tourism management major […]

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FAMU slips one spot in national rankings

Florida A&M was knocked from its coveted perch as the No. 1 public HBCU when U.S. News & World Report released its annul Best Colleges 2019 guidebook earlier this month. FAMU, still ranked among the top 10 HBCUs in a list dominated by elite, private institutions, now sits behind No. […]

Lifestyles

Panel makes case for natural hair

The Omega XI Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, Inc. and FAMU Campus Curlz held a “Professional and Natural” panel discussion Thursday regarding natural hair in the workplace. African-American women have been transitioning from chemically treated hair to natural hair as they embrace their natural coarse and unique […]

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Project Food to focus on food deserts

Florida A&M University alumna Qasimah P. Boston will host the eighth annual “Ten Toes Down” symposium at FAMUs Developmental Research School. The event will focus on the connection between food insecurity and children’s mental health and public safety.   The first symposium was held in 2011, the inspiration for this event comes from Boston’s efforts […]