Photo: FAMU students Patricia and Priscilla Stephens, leaders of the Tallahassee CORE chapter, stood resolute for justice in the civil rights movement, famously photographed in front of a segregated Tallahassee theatre in the early 1960s. Photo courtesy of the State Archives of Florida. In a recent move by Leon County commissioners, including Rick Minor and […]

Photo: Photo courtesy of CNN Growing up, kids worldwide tuned in to award shows like the BET Awards, Disney Awards, Kid Pop Awards, MTV Awards, etc. These showed the initial entertainment for young people and seeing their idol recognized.  Award shows’ purpose to young people is to instill a dream and persuade individuals to chase […]

Photo: Photo: FLIC Congress Group Photo. | Photo Credit: Florida Immigrant Coalition Team Over 300 people and 20 organizations gathered for the 19th Annual Florida Immigrant Coalition Congress in Miami last weekend after three years of hosting the FLIC Congress online.  Per their mission statement, FLIC aims to grow communities’ “connection, capacity and consciousness to […]

A recent roundtable interview for the podcast, ‘Seen on the… When Elijah Stokes arrived on campus as a freshman, his… Has society become overstimulated? The 2025 Superbowl halftime received various… What does expressing yourself and your love for your significant… “Love, so many things I’ve got to tell you.”  Cameron… For most, FAMU’s Finest is […]

Photo: Caption: love through the screen. Image courtesy: Lovetravellife.com In an age where swiping right has become as familiar as saying hello, the current dating pool definitely has “pee” in it. It’s clear our generation is in new territory regarding dating and relationships. Previous generations were more inclined to interact with their person of interest, […]

Photo: Lawrencia Palmer | Photo courtesy Instagram (@_____princess_____) Lawrencia Palmer is a name you may have heard across campus for her senatorial position or on the internet for being Keke Palmer’s little sister, but here on the campus of Florida A&M University, she is so much more.  Before making it to FAMU, however, Palmer faced […]

Photo: Photo of Miss Black Florida 2023 – Essynce – supplied from Essynce. Photographer: MGMedia Miss Black Florida USA, Essynce Mackey, is becoming the helping hand she needed during her time as an undergrad with her mental health initiative, Black Minds Matter. Black Minds Matter focuses on advocating for Black-identifying students within Florida institutions with […]

Photo: leap day Feb. 29 photo courtesy: Shutterstock As we step into the new year, it not only comes with another chance to reach your goals and make new opportunities, but it also has an extra day!  What’s changing? 2024 is a leap year, which means instead of having 365 days in the year, there […]

Photo: Flat lay glucometer with test stripes organised into circular pattern around device on blue background. Photo courtesy of Getty Images. In a groundbreaking move to address the soaring costs of insulin, the Biden administration has announced a price cap of $35 for a month’s supply of the life-saving medication. This decision, effective immediately, comes […]

Photo: Official FAMU Homecoming Game flyer for 2023. Photo Courtesy: FAMU Athletics Instagram Page With a 31-21 win last week against Texas Southern University, Florida A&M is just days away from its annual homecoming game against Prairie View A&M. Kickoff is at 4 p.m. Saturday at Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium. The game […]

Photo: Historic Capital Building in Tallahassee Florida with the new Capital building in the background. As we move into the fourth week of Tallahassee’s annual legislative session, the impact on the local business community is becoming increasingly evident. This time of year, typically characterized by intensive political activity, translates into a bustling period for downtown […]

Photo: Glass skin makeup by Pat McGrath || Photo courtesy of Grazia Magazine. World-renowned British makeup artist Pat McGrath is widely recognized for her unique technique and captivating makeup style. In Stephan Georgeta’s 2022 article, “McGrath, the first and only make-up artist decorated by Queen Elizabeth,” McGrath is acknowledged for her high achievements. The article […]

Photo: “I can’t tell you exactly when, but I’m pretty confident that I will be able to sign ‘constitutional carry’ into law in the state of Florida,” DeSantis said at a 2022 news conference. “The Legislature will get it done. I can’t tell you if it’s going to be next week, six months, but I […]

Photo: Gabe “Huncho” Jean-Simon for FAMUs Finest 2024. Photo courtesy of Elijah. Though he is known for his smooth voice on 90.5’s Saturday Morning Show, “Certified Lover Boy” Gabe “Huncho” Jean-Simon can also spit game in real life. He looks forward to wining and dining with his future boo on an all-out exclusive date for […]