FAMU’s Board Puts Together a Plan to Stop Hazing on Campus

The death of Robert Champion has led FAMU’s Board of Trustees to act. 

Click to read

Could FAMU End Up Losing It’s Accreditation?

Click to read

FAMU student who was killed Had Major Bleeding in Back and Shoulder

Robert Champion, the FAMU student who was killed in a homicide, was in terrible shape after the beating that killed him. 

Click to read

FAMU Students Protest Governor’s Mansion Over Recommended Suspension of Their President

After the hazing death of Robert Champion at Florida A&M University, the governor of the state of Florida is getting some backlash from students. 

Click to read

Al Duncan: Does Michael Eric Dyson’s Class on Jay-Z Actually Make Sense?

An article on USAToday.com—Jay-Z provides the blueprint for college course—has rekindled the polarizing topic of whether or not author, radio host, and Georgetown professor Michael Eric Dyson‘s course on the hip-hop mogul and entrepreneur is a good idea or bad idea.
One thing is for sure: It’s brilliant marketing and publicity. The class has been mentioned in the news plenty of times. Critics and supporters have been quoted in major news outlets. And here I am writing about it on a blog that’s mainly about soft skills, personal development, and youth empowerment.
So…
Good idea or bad idea?

Click to read More

Dr. Boyce Watkins: It’s Time For Black People to Own Our Own “Stuff”

Lawrence Watkins and Tre Baker from Ujamaa Deals are paving the way for a new paradigm of black economic thought. 

Click to read

HBCU Bands Under Increased Scrutiny After Hazing Death of Student

The death of FAMU band member Robert Champion is leading to calls for reform of HBCU bands. 

click to read