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 …
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).
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 ...
FAMU vs. FSU: Students explain their choices – The Famuan
WEBOct 22, 2019 · FSU has the highest four-year graduation rate in the state of Florida at 72 percent. The four-year graduation rate at FAMU is a SUS-worst 22 percent. Despite the graduation rates at FAMU, graduating seniors such as Aiyana Ishmael believe that statistics don’t define a university. “Although our graduation rate is lower at FAMU, that doesn ...
New traditions can create tensions – The Famuan
WEBJan 22, 2024 · The conversation on New School vs. Old School at FAMU is evolving among alumni, sparking reflections on the evolution of traditions on the renowned Tallahassee campus. Both current students and alums have voiced concerns about a cultural shift, with Justin Matthews, a December 2023 graduate, sharing his diminishing interest in Set Friday.
Tastees is taking off – The Famuan
WEBSep 19, 2023 · Apata was drawn to Tastees after hearing about the rebrand and reopening in March, believing that there has been a need for a new establishment to hang out and to host events. “The bar is very nice, they have a hookah stand,” Apata said. “The nickname is called ‘The Patio,’ because there’s an outside set up too, with a DJ and about ...
FAMU welcomes Spell, new dean of students – The Famuan
WEBSep 26, 2019 · Hailing from Chicago, Bomani H. Spell is Florida A&M University’s new associate vice president and dean of students. Before his relocation to FAMU, Spell worked at several institutions including Jarvis Christian College, Westminster College and Tuskegee University. Spell has been at FAMU for
Fashion mogul Jerry Lorenzo returns to ‘the Hill’ - The Famuan
WEBFeb 23, 2024 · FAMU recently hosted its annual Black History Month Conversation, featuring alumnus and founder of the renowned fashion brand Fear of God, Jerry Lorenzo. The event took place on Tuesday, February 20, at the Lee Hall auditorium, drawing a large crowd of eager FAMU students. Dr. Shawnta Friday-Stro
Nike’s new FAMU sneaker sells out quickly – The Famuan
WEBOct 8, 2022 · Nike, a multinational corporation that supports Historically Black Colleges and Universities, visited Tallahassee Friday to give FAMU its very own Nike Dunk Low. Florida A&M University and Nike signed a multi-year agreement in March 2021 that covers athletic footwear, uniforms and clothing fo
Blackamoor Statue at Black Archives reminds black community of …
WEBMar 14, 2019 · The Meek-Eaton Black Archives Research and Museum on FAMU'S campus contains a statue known as a Blackamoor. Photo Courtesy of FAMU Black Archives. Located on Florida A&M University’s campus in the Meek-Eaton Black Archives Research Center and Museum is a reminder of how far de