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When Entertainment Crosses a Line: What the FAMU ‘Ozempic’ Joke Says About Fatphobia in HBCU Culture

After a FAMU announcer made a dig at Alabama State’s plus-size Honey Beez dancers, the backlash revealed a deeper issue within our own community: how we talk about — and respect — Black women’s bodies.
10/07/2025

FAMU President Steps Down Amid Donation Scandal at Florida's Sole Public HBCU

Dr. Larry Robinson’s exact departure date will be determined at a meeting next week.
07/18/2024

Why Head Coaching Searches At Texas Southern And Florida A&M Hurt Players The Most

Head coach searches become a wild goose chase — and major disservice to the programs’ football players.
02/07/2024

Florida A&M Enters Top 100 In U.S. News & World Report College Ranking

The HBCU jumped from the 103rd position last year to the 91st spot.
09/18/2023

Florida A&M University Students’ Funding Discrimination Lawsuit Against Florida Allowed To Move Forward

The six plaintiffs say that state funding patterns show racial bias rooted in the Jim Crow era.
06/07/2023
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This University Is Ranked By U.S. News & World Report As Top Public HBCU

Find out who made the top of the magazine’s ‘Best Colleges’ list!
09/14/2022

Will Packer Gets FAMU Amphitheatre Named After Him

The Will Packer Performing Arts Amphitheater will be a part of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Plaza.
11/01/2021

Video Captures Moment White Man Pulls Gun On Unarmed Black FAMU Students Trying To Visit A Friend

Don Crandall was identified as a manager of a hotel.
09/11/2018

Dontae Thompson's Journey From 'Inmate to FAMU Alumni' Is Inspiration for Everyone

Our hand-clapping emoji is on overdrive.
05/03/2017

Look: This Same Sex FAMU Couple Is Breaking the Internet With Their Black Excellence

When #lovewins and #blackgirlmagic collide.
11/16/2016

FAMU Settles With Family of Drum Major Who Died After Hazing

$1.1 million settlement was reached.
09/18/2015