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Betraying the Rattler Legacy: How FAMU’s Presidential Pick Is a Political Setup

Betraying the Rattler Legacy: How FAMU’s Presidential Pick Is a Political Setup

The selection of Marva Johnson, who has ties to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and no experience leading a university, is an attempt to undermine one of the top HBCUs in the country.

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Florida A&M University — the crown jewel of public HBCUs and my beloved alma mater — has been sold out in broad daylight. On Friday, in an 8-4 vote, the university’s Board of Trustees handed the presidency to Marva Johnson, a politically connected telecommunications executive with zero experience in higher education l…

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Nikki Frenney is a proud FAMU alumna and fierce advocate for HBCUs. With 30+ years in journalism, public affairs, and government relations, she uses her voice to expose political hypocrisy and fight for Black excellence in education and leadership.
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