"Keepers of the Flame" FAMU alumni group plans boycott to oppose Marva Johnson as university president

FAMU President, DeSantis’ Choice

Lee Hall on the Florida A&M University campus. (Photo by Jay Waagmeester/Florida Phoenix)Florida A&M University has weathered its share of storms, the most recent being a deeply embarrassing debacle when a Texas donor conned former FAMU President Larry Robinson and a close circle of school officials into believing that the hallowed institution was the recipient of a $237.75 million gift.  After discovering the gift was a hoax, Robinson resigned,…

Group outlines actions to take against FAMU trustees’ presidential pick of Marva Johnson

While FAMU's Board of Trustees made the nomination of Marva Johnson as the university's next president, Keepers of the Flame 1887 noted it’s not a done deal.

"Keepers of the Flame" FAMU alumni group plans boycott to oppose Marva Johnson as university president

A FAMU alumni group known as "Keepers of the Flame" is planning an organized boycott to oppose Marva Johnson as university president. Johnson is subject to confirmation by the Board of Governors on June 18. Watch now to hear what their boycott entails and where they plan to redirect their money.BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:Alumni efforts to stop Marva Johnson from being confirmed as FAMU's 13th president are getting more organized.I'm Alberto Camargo, y…

FAMU groups protest Marva Johnson as president

Some members of the Florida A&M University community say they’re planning strategies — including economic boycotts — to express their frustration about the selection of Marva Johnson as FAMU’s 13th president. FAMU students, faculty and community members have concerns about Johnson’s lack of experience in education and her connections with Republican politicians. During a Zoom call with about 1,000 participants, Chekesha Kidd said one way to make…

5 Things to Know About Marva Johnson, FAMU's Next President - Free Press of Jacksonville

Florida A&M University President Marva Johnson As Florida A&M University names Marva Johnson its next president, the decision has sparked sharp debate over her background and qualifications. But who is she — and why is her appointment stirring so much controversy? Here are five key things to know: 1. She’s a Veteran of the Corporate World Marva Johnson built her career in the telecommunications industry, most notably as a regional vice president…

FAMU selects new president: Lobbyist with ties to DeSantis

Florida A&M University’s Board of Trustees voted Friday to select Marva Johnson. PHOTO COURTESY OF FAMU Tallahassee, Fla. (AP) – The board of Florida’s only public historically Black university has chosen a lobbyist with ties to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to be the school’s next president, alarming students, faculty and alumni who are outraged by the governor’s efforts to restrict the teaching of African American history and ban public college…