For several decades, the Meek-Eaton Black Archives Research Center and Museum, more simply known as the Black Archives, has been keeping a little secret behind her doors. Historically situated on the campus of FAMU, the museum features archival documents, aged artifacts and precious collections — all pertaining to African […]
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FAMU stakeholders encourage students during convocation
#ForTheCulture panelists, Ramon Alexander, Larry Rivers, Ph.D., David H. Jackson, Ph.D., and Alexandria Washington Photo credit: Sydne Vigille Prominent stakeholders of Florida A&M University vocalized leadership roles, political policies, and entrepreneurship to students at the #ForTheCulture: The State of Black America Town Hall, Black History Month Convocation on Fri., […]
FAMU staff, students and alumni lobby for CASS
Photo credit: Tallahasee Democrat Florida A&M University (FAMU) is encouraging students and alumni to contact lawmakers to support the Center for Access and Student Success (CASS) project. A general notification was sent out to stakeholders over the weekend to contact legislators on how important funding the CASS project is. The […]
FAMU observes the 18th Anniversary of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
On Wed., Feb. 7, 2018, students poured into the Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center Teaching Gymnasium to hear from professionals on the subject of HIV/AIDS. Dr. Maria Okeke, a professor in the Department of Health and Physical Education, and Director of Health Services Tanya Tatum have served as the […]
Passport Caravan comes to FAMU
Study abroad programs fair at the Grand Ballroom Photo credit: Adlernico Brioche On Wed., Feb. 7, 2018, the Passport Caravan visited Florida A&M University (FAMU) and 50 FAMU students received a free passport as a result. The Passport Caravan program is a part of a movement called Generation Study […]
Loving the skin I’m in: Living with vitiligo
Freshman biology student Raymond Hernandez has vitiligo Photo credit: Sydne Vigille Raymond Hernandez is just like any other student on Florida A&M University’s campus. He is funny, laid back and likes to excel in his classes. What makes the biology student from West Palm Beach stand out is that […]
Emmett Till artifacts on display in Black Archives
Outside of the Meek-Eaton Black Archives Research Center and Museum (Photos of display are prohibited) Photo credit: Sydne Vigille The Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s (FAMU) Meek-Eaton Black Archives Research Center and Museum has a new exhibit that consists of acquired artifacts donated by the Florida State University’s Emmett Till […]
Student at FAMU finds niche customizing shoes
Dragon Ball Z inspired Nike Air Force 1's Photo credit: Adriana Alexander Knowing how to draw pictures of your thoughts and make them look stunning can be a hard task to accomplish, and not everyone is born with artistic abilities. For Elijah Rutland this is not true. Rutland, who is […]
Black HIV/AIDS awareness in spotlight
Photo credit: Department of Health It’s’ almost impossible to overstate how important it is to be aware of the prevalence of HIV and AIDS in the black community. The Leon County Florida Department of Health is focused on providing effective resources for affected HIV residents s. HIV Prevention, […]
Students want candidates to hear their concerns
Photo credit: FAMU.edu As the campaign season gets under way, some students are apprehensive about whether real change will follow this election season. Miss FAMU, Michelle Johnson, is ready to offer advice for the new candidates amidst questions of limited parking, financial aid complications, and Florida A&M University’s expansions […]