Rattlers to celebrate Humphries legacy with a virtual toast tonight

At 7:30 pm (EST) FAMU alumni, around the globe, are being asked to celebrate the life and legacy of Frederick Humphries, PhD, by raising a glass in his honor and posting a photo of yourself toasting him to social media using the hashtag #FSHourFAMUPresident.   

How this works  

No matter where you are or what you are doing at 7:30 tonight, stop and take a photo of yourself raising a toast to Dr. Humphries.  You can raise the toast alone, or with friends, just take the photo and post it, along with whatever tribute you desire to your social media with the hashtag #FSHourFAMUPresident

 
The Humphries legacy

Dr. Humphries, who died on Thursday evening, was a towering figure in academia whose “Excellence With Caring” motto helped shape the education of thousands of Black students over nearly a half-century.  He single handedly raised the academic profile of FAMU leading it to become the TIME Magazine/Princeton Review “College of the Year” in 1997.
 
Even today, the “Rattler Charge”, which he wrote, …”When the dark clouds gather on the horizon.... When fate is but a glint in the eye of a fallen Rattler, And hope is a lost friend… We must always remember, that Rattlers will Strike, and Strike, and Strike again!”   The charge speaks directly to the resilient nature of Black people, and the Rattler Nation, to remind us to keeping fighting on despite the challenges and curve balls that life throws at you.

 
So, in the true spirit of community, that the last year has taught us, and in honor of our 8^th president Dr. Humphries, we celebrate his unwavering commitment and love for Florida A&M University.