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     On Friday, Nov. 15, Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumna T.B. Darks, author of “The Fluffy Adventures of Fromo: A Sticky Situation” (2019) and “Wash Day” (2018), will visit the FAMU Developmental Research School Media Center to share stories of reading, writing, and the creative process with students in grades 2-6.

     George served his country as a Special Agent in Army Intelligence for 2 years active duty and 4 years in the Army Reserve.  In 1960, he entered the University of Florida Law School and graduated in December 1962 with a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree being the first Black to earn a degree from any former white institution in Florida and the Southeast United States. 

25 year old Khadijah Hankerson is a very special shero in more ways than one. In a blazing fire at their home in her grandmother’s bedroom, that left Mrs. Hazelle Hankerson 89 years old with severe burns over her body, Khadijah went in and got her out.

A strong and vibrant Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) delivers a rousing keynote speech at the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Reverend Samuel Delevoe Day November 8, 2019.

Monday November 11, 2019 was Veteran’s Day and it’s a day to honor all of our veterans and active duty soldiers who have fought or are currently fighting for our country. My dad David Williams is a veteran, having served  in the Air Force.

   Thanksgiving is not just about the food; it is about giving thanks to God. However, we should not just give thanks to God on Thanksgiving. We should give God thanks every day. The Bible says, “I will praise the name of God with song And magnify Him with thanksgiving” (Psalm 69:30 NASB).