FVSU Blog

I covered an event that rekindled a fire from deep within that I’ve had for as long as I can remember.  I tagged along with Dr. and Mrs. Rivers on the last leg of Spring Cultural Arts Tour. As I watched the Wildcat Force on stage singing and dancing, I remembered how much I miss [...]

I got a lesson in “be ye also ready” this week. I had to attend a luncheon on behalf of the president (next time, I’ll know to ask exactly what that means). Upon arrival at the event, organizers darted here, there. Guests hit the buffet line. A woman motioned me to the head table & [...]

If you’re between 18 - 35, then you know Derek Watkins aka Fonzworth Bentley. The 20-something pr specialist in my office eagerly volunteered to write the advancer and recap of Bentley’s FVSU visit. Her eyes lit up. I was curious to know why. And when the buzz began after posts hit Facebook, Twitter and every [...]

 
BET ushered in Black History Month with an extraordinary awards show, the 3rd Annual BET Honors.  Each year, the network targeting African-Americans highlights the phenomenal achievements of five individuals in the categories of media, service, entrepreneurship, entertainment and education.  Leaders are presented achievement awards and musical tributes by the most talented performers of our time. [...]

Joseph Lowery is a fiery speaker.  This week, the Civil Rights leader was honored with a Hall of Fame award at the Georgia Trend “100 Most Influential Georgians” luncheon at the Ritz Carlton in Atlanta.  He was almost a no show, but the host kept hinting that Lowery was on the way. I wasn’t about [...]