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what How can Rattler go viral? It doesn’t seem like much.actually, nothing all.
Terrica Williams (@tericastar) proved that when she shared a photo from her on Friday. Graduation photo shoot on her Instagram account.But the photo that shocked me The internet is a picture of Williams standing completely naked Rattle statue in the center of the FAMU campus.
Less than 24 hours after Williams’ post went viral, FAMU announced an official Incident Statement.
President Larry Robinson told Pha Muang that the situation was being thoroughly investigated It has been investigated, the University does not condone this behavior, and it is not representative of the qualities and character of FAMU’s outstanding students and alumni.
It’s no secret that Florida A&M alumni are known for their creativity. A perfect photo shoot to commemorate a milestone.past graduates Inspired by music album covers, magazine covers, reproductions Famous photos of celebrities.
Williams graduates in the summer of 2022 with a Master of Education degree.she chose to pose, she said Nudity to promote body positivity and demonstrate that her style doesn’t get in the way of her achieving her goals.
The caption attached to her post also caused controversy. Praise her, express disgust, tag her on gossip pages, joke.
The caption reads: My provocative life.There are many assumptions that came with me accept my bodymany people questioned my ability and intelligence Based solely on how I choose my clothes.Because I’m standing here with my masters Tinder I’m about 24 years old define youI hugged my body and encouraged every body to get out social norms.
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hypothesis Williams, M.D.”
Dora Rose (@thedorarose) commented on Williams’ post: you! ! congratulation”
in the meantime Some found her posts artistic or empowering, while many FAMU alumni, students, parents and faculty did not find this route Appropriate, especially since it took place on campus.
Twice FAMU alumnus Donyell Frost commented below Williams’ post: Trying to block your shine, but baby there’s a place and time All. Please pay your respects to our prestigious university. ”
Williams’ Instagram follower count doubled in a day after posting the discussion photo. She now shy of 20,000 followers after her posts circulated several media platforms over the weekend.
Conversations about Williams quickly flowed to FAMU Twitter, followed by jokes, mockery and applause. FAMU Twitter is a community of Twitter users who actively tweet and participate in tweets about current hot topics on campus.
moreover, Williams is a member of FAMU’s Image Modeling Troupe.organization He declined to comment on Williams’ photo shoot.
of The same night, Williams posted a racy photo and live-streamed it from her Opened our Instagram page and accepted several requests from other users to join us live with her. Shardai Sallye joined her live to critique and reason with Williams About shooting before kickoff.
Surrey I told Famuang. Rattlers lack accountability for the damage they have caused us prestigious university. Unfortunately, by selfishness, she overshadowed and ridiculed the achievements of many summer graduates A transfer student and a master’s degree at FAMU. FAMU is not surprised He charged a fairly hefty fine and held his degree. ”
Williams BA in Communications from Florida International University (FIU) before enrolling at FAMU for her master’s degree. many people Wonder why Williams didn’t make bold statements about bodies positivity on her undergraduate campus.
to be FAMU graduates consistently go viral each graduation season The theme of their photoshoot, many accuse Williams of using leverage of a reputation she didn’t help build to stir up controversy in the hope that it further her rap career.
of The photographer hired for the photo shoot is Ernest Pierre (@ttsenre), a FAMU graduate. Pierre could not be reached for comment.
The overwhelming majority of people in the FAMU community How Williams’ Statement on Body Positivity Affects FAMU Graduation shoot and college prestige.