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WEBFormer President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris had fiery exchanges on each other’s policy during the first presidential debate of the 2024 election. The Republican and Democratic nominees met for the first time, face to face, at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday. The two shook […]
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WEBSeptember 15, 2024 by Kierra Reed | SJGC Capital Bureau. Legalizing marijuana has become a popular thing in manystates. In this upcoming election, one of the main amendments being voted on is the legalization of marijuana in Florida. On the ballot, Amendment 3, the Marijuana Legalization Initiative, is being voted on November 5.
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WEBSep 5, 2024 · The Florida A&M volleyball team went 2-1 in McNeese State’s Cowgirl Invitational, improving its overall record to 7-3. The Rattlers (7-3) defeated New Orleans 3-0, marking their second victory over the Privateers this season.
Rattler: A mascot that developed over years – The Famuan
WEBSep 12, 2008 · FAMU went through many mascots before officially fitting themselves with the Rattler name. The FAMU mascot was once a flamingo during the 1940’s. “One story is that our mascot was a pink flamingo,” said Doris Jacobs Smith, educational specialist and curator for the Black Archives and the Union Bank (Freedmen’s Bank).
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WEBSep 12, 2024 · The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards took place on Wednesday in New York, where the show served as the 40th anniversary of the cultural event. Rapper Eminem opened the show with a performance of his songs, “Houdini” and “Somebody Save Me,”with a crowd of people dressed up like his “Slim […]
What to know about the Baker Act
WEBOct 15, 2018 · The Florida Mental Health Act of 1971, known as the Baker Act, is a statue only for the state of Florida. The legislation was nicknamed "Baker Act" after Maxine Baker, a Florida Democratic state representative from Miami. She served as chair of the House Committee on Mental health. The act allows the involuntary institutionalization and ...
The Black dollar doesn’t circulate like it should
WEBOct 1, 2020 · The dollar in the Black community is inconsistent and the racial wealth gap could take decades to bridge. The common recurring statistic in money circulation within communities, according to the NAACP and other organizations, suggest that the Black dollar is unregulated. Studies say that the average lifespan of the dollar is …
The eternal flame is the heart of FAMU – The Famuan
WEBMar 2, 2018 · Michelle “Marva” Johnson, the 110th Miss FAMU, expressed that the eternal flame is the heart of FAMU and it symbolizes that no matter what Rattlers will always strike regardless of the situations they may face. “Whenever I pass by the eternal flame it reminds me to keep going. The eternal flame means love, prosperity, and unity ...
Lifestyles – The Famuan
WEBAug 16, 2024 · A call for creativity: Wakati’s 5th year design challenge. August 16, 2024 by Ja’Caiya Y. Stephens | Lifestyles Editor. Wakati, which means “time” in Swahili, embodies a rich heritage and is a celebration of the past, present and future of hair care. This brand has quickly become synonymous with empowerment and authenticity, embracing ...
Omega Psi Phi Celebrate Langston Hughes – The Famuan
WEBFebruary 6, 2015 5:38 pm by Devante Jefferson. The Upsilon Psi Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. celebrated Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance Thursday night at the Leroy Collins Leon County Public Library. This event kicked off the fifth day of their tenth-annual “28 Days of Black History” celebration.