A foot soldier, activist and traveler are just some of the names that come to mind when hearing about the life of this lone ranger. Born April 14, 1941, now 71-years-old and not even remotely recognizable from his youth, as his hair is now long and silver with a bushy beard to match; a […]
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A nation is as good as its public policy
Public policy is an important part of a nation’s overall wellbeing. A civilized society is judged by the quality of its public policies. Historically, the Western countries have come across better in comparison to the Non-Western countries, because they could produce more meaningful and useful public policies for their citizens. Since the late 19th century, […]
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Grambling artist drop new mixtape
“My hair too nappy but I’m happy/reminiscing on the days when the rich kids laughed at me,” raps Williams on his personal reflection song, ‘Kite’. Terry’s first music project is about isolating, feeling disconnected and touches on the idea of socially recoiling, and the positives and negatives that come with his emotions. The 8 track […]
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Miss La. makes visit to Robinson Museum
Miss Louisiana Lauren Vizza visited the Eddie G. Robinson Museum for the first time Saturday, and she was inspired. “It just goes to show that whether you’re from Grambling or from a bigger (place), you can be anything you want,” said Vizza, who garnered quite a bit of attention during the museum’s open house celebrating […]
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority hold Men’s Appreciation Luncheon
The Gamma Kappa Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. hosted its first Men’s Appreciation Luncheon on Sunday, Feb. 24 at the Grambling Community Center. The purpose of the event was to honor African-American men who have been not only instrumental to our community, but also to the sorority as well. African-American men have […]
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Grambling State students hunt for jobs at Career Fair
Career Counselor Deneisa Lofton was the host for the career reception that was held Thursday, Feb. 21, part one of a two day event. Students and possible employers filled the Eddie Robinson Museum for the reception which was part one of a two day event. Attendees were treated to a host of Louisiana cuisine […]
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‘Creating ‘Champions’
History is being made every day at Grambling State University, and as we take this month to celebrate the innovators of the past, we also look at what today’s innovators have in store. One such innovator is Henry Tolbert, pastor of The Church of the Champions. For the past two years, he and his ministry […]
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Black history lives in GSU
No matter what, Doug Williams will go down as one of the greatest Africans Americans to throw a football. The success that Doug Williams had as a player for the Washington Redskins is evidence that an African-American has the ability to be a successful leader and quarterback in the NFL. Till’ this day, no […]
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GAC Deltas host Oratorical contest
The Grambling Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Pinkie C. Wilkerson Life Development Center held its inaugural Dr. Helen Richards-Smith black history oratorical contest. The contest was held on Sunday at Lewis Temple C.M.E. Church in Grambling. The contestants presented orations from Frederick Douglass, representing the Emancipation Proclamation era and […]
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Touching many lives
As we celebrate Black History Month, we reflect on those who made a difference on the campus of Grambling State University and in the city of Grambling. Ruby Weekly Billups served as the registrar for 22 years before retiring in 1986, and she had previously served as assistant registrar for 13 years, and student assistant […]