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WEBHarris picks a running mate. In a strategic move that has captured widespread attention, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 election. Walz, a seasoned politician with a rich background, brings a blend of experience and relatability to the ticket.
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).
Sex tape scandal mystery is unveilled – The Famuan
WEBMar 19, 2010 · Sex tape scandal mystery is unveilled. University attorney’s Richard Mitchell and Avery McKnight produced legal documents holding RK Netmedia, Inc. responsible for placing misleading descriptions of FAMU in a sex tape. The 19-page document states the video titled “BigRattler77,” contained visual portrayal and spoken references to FAMU, as ...
Willie Simmons leaving FAMU for Duke – The Famuan
WEBJan 1, 2024 · Florida A&M University Athletic Director Tiffani-Dawn Sykes announced Monday that FAMU football coach Willie Simmons, who led FAMU to the HBCU national championship last month, is leaving the program after six seasons. Sykes said that Simmons had submitted his letter of resignation, which she approved, so he could pursue a new position at Duke ...
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 …
We defend our writer – The Famuan
WEBJan 27, 2020 · Ciara Mims, Editor-in-Chief of The Famuan. Photo courtesy Ciara Mims. The Famuan is the student voice of Florida A&M University. It gives aspiring journalists a platform to tell stories, and in the case of the Opinions section, it gives students a place to voice their own points of view.
University implements new housing procedure – The Famuan
WEBMar 23, 2024 · As students gear up for another academic year at Florida A&M University, the Office of University Housing says it is introducing significant changes to the on-campus housing application process to streamline procedures and ensure fair access to housing. In an email sent to all FAMU students before Spring Break, OUH announced that …
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.
Champion family reaches settlement with FAMU – The Famuan
WEBSep 18, 2015 · Florida A&M University reached a settlement today for $1.1 million with the family of Robert Champion, a drum major who died following a hazing incident by fellow band members. Of the $1.1 million, the university will pay $300,000 through the Florida Department of Financial Services. The $
Natural remedies and the African American community
WEBMar 3, 2018 · Natural remedies can be the use of herbs, animal byproducts, religious conviction, naturopathic therapy, alternative procurement and body awareness to treat or cure ailments. The recent influenza epidemic, better known as the flu, has made its mark for the last few months by being labeled as the worst season in a decade.