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FAMU Drum Major Oscars Appearance Brings HBCU Culture to the Global Stage

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The FAMU drum major Oscars appearance was more than just a performance — it was a cultural breakthrough. Representing Florida A&M University, Oloyede took part in a live Oscars performance tied to the film Sinners, executing precise baton choreography while contributing to a visually powerful production. As detailed in a feature from HBCU Gameday, Oloyede […]

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Will Packer Talks HBCU Impact During Jennifer Hudson Show Appearance

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Will Packer HBCU success story continues to gain national attention after the Florida A&M University alum recently appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show, where he credited his HBCU experience as a major factor behind his success in Hollywood. The powerhouse producer used the moment to highlight how attending an HBCU helped shape his confidence, perspective,

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FAMU’s First Female Head Drum Major Crosses Delta Sigma Theta

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Florida A&M University’s first female head drum major has added another milestone to her historic legacy on the Hill. Oluwamodupe “Dupe” Oloyede, a senior Theatre major at Florida A&M University, continues to make history on the Hill. Originally from Decatur, Georgia, with Nigerian-American roots, Oloyede became the FAMU first female head drum major of the

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Michael Film HBCU Bands Showcase Honors Legacy and Black Excellence

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The Michael film HBCU bands showcase is more than a promotional rollout. It is a cultural alignment between the global legacy of Michael Jackson and the precision, power, and pageantry embedded in HBCU marching band tradition. As anticipation builds for Michael, the upcoming biographical film from Lionsgate, three elite HBCU programs stepped forward to reinterpret

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Why Florida A&M Students Are Fighting to Say Black on Their Own Campus

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FAMU laws around Black identity became a national flashpoint in early February after students at Florida A&M University’s College of Law said they were instructed to remove or alter the word “Black” from promotional materials for a Black History Month event. The claim sparked immediate backlash because FAMU is Florida’s only public HBCU, and Black

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FAMU Fires Head Coach James Colzie After Two Seasons

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Leadership Change at Florida A&MFlorida A&M University has officially parted ways with head football coach James Colzie III after two seasons leading the Rattlers. Confirming reports that FAMU fires head coach James Colzie, the move reflects concerns over consistency, performance, and long-term program direction. Initial news from HBCU Gameday indicated that discussions around coaching expectations

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Candace Owens Cancels FAMU Appearance as Other HBCU Tour Stops Fall Through

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Conservative commentator Candace Owens has canceled her scheduled appearance at Florida A&M University (FAMU) during the BLEXIT “Educate to Liberate” campus tour, sparking debate across social media and HBCU circles. The cancellation—originally planned for October 17 during FAMU’s “Eternal World Tour” Homecoming celebration—came abruptly, with no clear reason from organizers. Now, reports suggest that several

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Mielle Organics Empowers HBCUs with MiCurl Tour

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On Oct. 17, natural hair care brand Mielle Organics visited Florida A&M University as the second stop on their “MiCurl Out Homecoming Tour” to four different historically Black colleges and universities. The tour stops include textured hair education, free product sampling, hands-on beauty demonstrations and interactive community activations. The president of Mielle and FAMU School

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FAMU Announcer Loses Appeal After “Ozempic” Comment

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FAMU Announcer’s “Ozempic” Comment Draws Backlash Florida A&M University announcer Joe Bullard has lost his appeal to return to the mic following his controversial FAMU announcer Ozempic comment that went viral after the Rattlers’ September 27 home game. During halftime at Bragg Memorial Stadium, Bullard referred to Alabama State University’s Honey Beez dance team as

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Florida Bill Could Force HBCUs to Name Campus Roads After Charlie Kirk

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Florida Republicans Propose Controversial “Charlie Kirk Road” or “HBCU Charlie Kirk” Bill A new bill filed in Florida has sparked outrage among students, alumni, and lawmakers after proposing that all public colleges—including Florida A&M University, Bethune-Cookman University, and Florida Memorial University—rename a campus roadway after conservative activist Charlie Kirk or risk losing state funding. The

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