On October 3, 1887, the State Normal College for Colored Students opened with 15 students and 2 instructors. Exactly 124 years later, that same institution is widely known as Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University with over 13,000 students and the largest Historically Black College & University (HBCU) in the country.
Nine years ago, I enrolled at FAMU as a Freshman to study Business. I found myself enlightened to learn that the school was nothing like others painted it to be. Every student wasn’t a dope dealer, all students weren’t Black, nor were they were alike (at all), and ::gasps:: people actually went to class and learned something. Like every institution, there were challenges as we faced along the way as students (every college student has a story). Nevertheless, for those of us that attended FAMU, we all can share experiences that changed our lives forever. I met lifelong friends, received training and modeled with the greatest modeling organization on campus (Shout out to IMT), and graduated with honors with a Bachelor’s degree in four years from one of the top business schools in the country (how ’bout that).
From the Dorm and NPHC Step Shows, celebrity appearances, fashion shows, Friday’s on the Set, Homecoming, numerous vendors, “Soul Train”, probates, talent shows in Lee Hall, and of course witnessing the performances from the Award-winning Baddest Band in the Land, The Marching 100, I am so proud to call FAMU my Alma Mater.
Happy Birthday, FAMU!!! FAMU – Alright! Alright! Alright!
Check out the Marching 100 playing one of my all time favorite songs “Do What You Wanna”
