FAMU presidential candidate Marva Johnson met with hostile crowd at evening meet-and-greet

Students at Florida’s only public HBCU protest presidential candidate with DeSantis ties

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s only public historically Black university could soon be run by an ally of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has restricted the teaching of African American history and banned public colleges from using taxpayer money on diversity programs. Marva Johnson, a lobbyist and executive for the telecom company Charter Communications and a former member of the state Board of Education, has been named one of the four fin…

FAMU presidential candidate Marva Johnson met with hostile crowd at evening meet-and-greet

FAMU presidential candidate Marva Johnson was met with hostile crowd at a Wednesday evening meet-and-greet. FAMU alumni and stakeholders questioned Johnson's qualifications and political influence. Watch now to hear how Johnson responded to the crowd and where she stands with the FAMU community.BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:A full house and hostile environment met Marva Johnson as she met with FAMU alumni and stakeholders Wednesday"I hope the Board of Tr…

Students at Florida’s only public HBCU protest presidential candidate with DeSantis ties - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s only public historically Black university could soon be run by an ally of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has restricted the teaching of African American history and banned public colleges from using taxpayer money on diversity programs. Marva Johnson, a lobbyist and executive for the telecom company Charter Communications and a former member of the state Board of Education, has been named one of the four fin…

Students at Florida's only public HBCU protest presidential candidate with DeSantis ties

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's only public historically Black university could soon be run by an ally of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has restricted the teaching of African American history and banned public colleges from using taxpayer money on…

HBCU Students Call for More Safety Measures After Shooting

Students at Elizabeth City State University are calling on the University of North Carolina system and university leaders to enhance campus security. Elizabeth City State University students are pushing for more safety measures at the historically Black university in North Carolina after their annual outdoor spring celebration was disrupted by gunshots last month.

America’s Investment In Education Is Lagging — And The Workforce Pays The Price

Cherish Lake, a Florida International University senior and hospitality major, participates in a protest against cuts in federal funding and an agreement by campus police to partner with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, on the FIU campus on a day of protests around the country in support of higher education, Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Miami. (Rebecca Blackwell / AP Photo) By Courtney BrownThe 74America’s Investment in Education Is Lagging…