Two Rattler sweethearts will tie the knot today.
R. Jai Howard and Andrew Gillum met as undergraduates on The Hill after being recruited by former President Frederick S. Humphries.
They were both members of the Student Government Association. Howard was a student senator and later won election to the position of student body vice-president. Andrew, who also started out in the Student Senate, served as senate president and went on to become the first student body president to sit on FAMU’s Board of Trustees.
As students, Andrew and R. Jai led marches and rallies against then Gov. Jeb Bush's One Florida Initiative and the voter disenfranchisment that took place during the 2000 presidential election.
Today, the two continue to use their FAMU training to make political waves across the state. Howard is currently the director of appointments for Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink. Andrew is a Tallahassee city commissioner, holding the office of Mayor Pro-Tempore. He also directs the Young Elected Officials Network for the People for the American Way Foundation.
Best wishes to the future Mr. and Mrs. Gillum!
R. Jai Howard and Andrew Gillum met as undergraduates on The Hill after being recruited by former President Frederick S. Humphries.
They were both members of the Student Government Association. Howard was a student senator and later won election to the position of student body vice-president. Andrew, who also started out in the Student Senate, served as senate president and went on to become the first student body president to sit on FAMU’s Board of Trustees.
As students, Andrew and R. Jai led marches and rallies against then Gov. Jeb Bush's One Florida Initiative and the voter disenfranchisment that took place during the 2000 presidential election.
Today, the two continue to use their FAMU training to make political waves across the state. Howard is currently the director of appointments for Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink. Andrew is a Tallahassee city commissioner, holding the office of Mayor Pro-Tempore. He also directs the Young Elected Officials Network for the People for the American Way Foundation.
Best wishes to the future Mr. and Mrs. Gillum!
I'm unusually excited about this announcement. It shows that I've been out of the loop far too long. Best wishes R. Jai and Andrew! I'll be in contact.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations R. Jai & Andrew. I had the occasion to meet Andrew for the first time during Homecoming 2008 and was very impressed with him. I had just met his sister, Monique on the Set and was equally impressed with her. I wish Andrew & R. Jai the very best and thank them both for choosing to attend FAMU. We're very proud of you both.
ReplyDeleteAndrew & R. Jai, I am very happy for you both. You are a very specila couple who both deserve each other's LOVE. May God continue to bless you and keep you is my prayer. Will be in touch soon.
ReplyDeletewow ...congrulations to the couple, but I miss the real news stories the Rattle Nation use to provide.
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