The New Black Panther Party Tallahassee chapter visited FAMU on Feb. 21 in Foster Tanner. Photo credit: Nyasha Baly “History has been robbed from your mind. This country is the United Snakes of America.” said James Muhammad as he helped lead a discussion on Black on Black love not […]
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Banner reveal to honor Lady Rattlers soured by losses to Mercer
RHP Kyaira Brown pitched all seven innings in the 4-0 loss to Mercer. Photo credit: Ahmon Lott On what was supposed to be a joy-filled home opening day, the Lady Rattlers fell to the Mercer Bears 0-4 and 2-11. On Wednesday night, a large and energetic crowd gathered at Florida […]
Marshall vs FAMU
Dallas Oliver drives in two runs with a single hit down the middle. Photo credit: Sydne Vigille The Florida A&M University baseball team took on Marshall University at Moore Kittles Field in a three game series last weekend. In the season opener on Feb. 16, anticipating fans watched the […]
Tell Them We Are Rising documentary shows HBCUs as incubators of creativity, and freedom
Tell them we are rising the aftermath. Photo credit: Angelique Beckford In a proactive environment where black education and intellect is birthed, the documentary Tell Them We Are Rising, explored the early origins of the creation of Historically Black Colleges and Universities to their present day. Tell Them We […]
Former FAMU football star changing lives in Miami
Official logo for DevelopedDreamz Productions. Photo credit: Levy Brown A former Florida A&M University football star who dreamed of playing in the NFL is now devoted to helping others fulfill their dreams. Levy Brown, who played defensive back for FAMU ffrom 1999-2003, was sidelined by a knee injury near […]
FAMU’s David continues to shine in sophomore campaign
Photo credit: Sydne Vigille Very seldom does the perfect mix of hard work, talent and humility conjoin inside one extraordinary individual. Clearly Florida A&M University’s sophomore running phenom David Too, sheds the traditional mold of a superstar athlete. Too, a native of Kenya, began competing in his early years […]
Black History Month panel focuses on African-Americans in times of war
Photo credit: Sydne Vigille As Black History Month comes to a close, the students and faculty from FAMU’s health, physical and recreation department have joined together to celebrate through a panel discussion. This year’s Black History Month panel discussion was themed “African-Americans in Time of War,” which […]
A shift in the senate takes place this week
Photo credit: Sydne Vigille Student senators met in the Senate Chambers of Florida A&M University this Monday to cover the lengthy agenda of reports, confirmations, and lobbying. The National Society of Black Engineers student branch expressed their gratitude for being granted the opportunity to attend this past nationals conference. In […]
Pace Bikes boost the pace for exercise in Tallahassee
As the tires hit the pavement and the hastened wind blew through her braids, Tallahassee resident Emily Ace, has always enjoyed bike riding. When she looked out of the window of her residence hall on Florida A&M University’s campus, she saw another way to relieve stress and exercise […]
Fitness and self-love: The art of pole dancing
Pole Level 5 instructor, Amanda Chown shows her students how to get out a pole technique safely. Photo credit: Aaliyah Wilkerson As the rhythmic pop music played, the women’s bodies clung to the steel silver poles. Letting their hair down as they used their thigh muscles to keep their […]