ORLANDO, Fla – With some Central Floridians facing mounting debt, FAMU Law’s Legal Connections takes a closer look at consumer bankruptcy. Host Kimra Major-Morris interviews Associate Attorney Andrew Ballentine from DSK Law regarding various types of bankruptcy and he offers helpful information to consumers. Prior to joining the DSK Law Firm, Andrew was a law…
“Senegal as the Door of Return for the Black Diaspora” Orlando,Fla. – A Florida A&M University law professor is the keynote speaker for the Museum of Black Civilizations in Dakar, Senegal’s, Black History Month celebration.  Professor Jeremy Levitt, Ph.D., will deliver a speech “Senegal as the Door of Return for the Black Diaspora.” …
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law students are gaining valuable, practical experience while helping those in need of tax prep this tax filing season. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $56,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers…
What: Black News Channel (BNC), the nation’s first 24/7 African American-focused news network, is now available to Spectrum TV subscribers in the Central Florida area on channel 206/1206 and in the Tampa Bay area on channel 168/1211. Black News Channel is available at no additional charge to Spectrum TV customers who have Spectrum TV Silver,…
ORLANDO, Fla – There’s a new distinction for Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law. The Knowledge Review is recognizing FAMU Law among its list of “America’s 10 Most Valuable Law Schools”. This special recognition is an honor. During Black History Month, it is most appropriate to reflect on FAMU Law’s rich and meaningful history…
“Careers in the Law” networking event huge success at FAMU Law ORLANDO, Fla – The atrium at Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law was buzzing as students networked with attorneys and representatives from a wide-range of legal disciplines at the second “Careers in the Law” event.  “Careers in the Law” was designed to give our students an…
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law is recognizing the life and accomplishments of Virgil D. Hawkins on Wednesday, February 19, at 5 p.m. The program called Remembering Virgil Hawkins will feature a discussion and video detailing how Hawkins was instrumental in the creation of the FAMU College of Law.  “It is…
Coronavirus Advisory: FAMU Suspends All University-Related Travel to China The outbreak of a respiratory illness caused by a new strain of coronavirus, first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province of China, has spread to at least 18 other countries, including the United States. As of Friday, January 31, 2020, there are no confirmed cases in Florida.…
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) College of Law is recognizing the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. with several special events and activities. THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 16th Annual MLK Leadership Forum Reception 6:15 p.m. Forum 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. FAMU College of Law, Room 240, 201 Beggs Avenue, Orlando,…
ORLANDO, Fla – The Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law delivered a vanload of items collected during a clothing drive to benefit students attending OCPS Academic Center of Excellence (ACE) School in Parramore on Thursday, December 19, 2019. As part of the college’s Employee Appreciation event, Interim Dean Nicky Boothe Perry attached a charitable…
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