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From day one, little black children in America are taught that their ancestors are special, unique, and have their own list of accomplishments that make them historical figures in our country. Of course we know, love, and respect the days in February as Black History Month, but are black people the only ones to celebrate […]

Newspaper takes home five awards from SEJC

This past weekend, The Gramblinite took home several honors during the 2009 Southeastern Journalism Conference Convention that was held in Nashville, Tenn.De’Eric Henry took home first place in the category of Best Newspaper Layout Designer. Henry, who is a former editor-in-chief, also took home third place in the Best Graphic Artist category. Former Art & […]

G’nite honored with 10 awards from BCCA

Winning five first place awards, including Best Weekly Newspaper, The Gramblinite stole the show at last week’s National HBCU Student News Media Conference & Job Fair in Durham, N.C. The remaining awards presented by the Black College Communication Association were three third-place awards and two honorable mentions. “The awards won by The Gramblinite are a […]

Forgotten female abolitionist changed a president’s mind

How could one of the most celebrated 19th century authors become a figure so reviled, so controversial that her best-selling books were stomped into the dirt and burned in the streets? To pioneering slavery abolitionist and civil rights advocate Lydia Maria Child, such wrath clearly proved of the need for drastic social reform, strengthening her […]

Where do we stand now that doors are open?

There is no doubt that history was made due to the inauguration of President Barack Obama on Jan. 20. But it has to be remembered that the African-American community had to go through many struggles and tribulations before that day came to pass.So many men and women had to fight in order for us, as […]

Co-founder says Panthers sought to ‘serve the needs of the oppressed’

Huey P. Newton founded the Afro-American Society and was co-founder of the Black Panther Party in the 1960s. He was also the minister of defense in this organization, but later turned to community service for the poor. Newton said, “The original vision of the Black Panther Party was to serve the needs of the oppressed […]

Two is better than one

“Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor.For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. though one can be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” (Eccl. 4:9-12) Many people struggle with trying to make it alone in today’s […]

Reader sends out hope and determination to all

Dear Editor:Happy New Year to you all! I hope your holidays were restful and invigorating. Beyond my heartfelt wishes for an excellent 2009, lies my message. Having witnessed Barack Obama’s inauguration as the first Black president of the United States of America, join me in the quest for dreams that were bound to remain unfulfilled; […]

NAACP celebrates 100 years

NAACP, which is the nation’s oldest Civil Rights organization, will celebrate its 100th year anniversary today at 6 p.m. The GSU District G NAACP centennial celebration will be held at Mt. Zion church in Grambling,All of the NAACP units across the United States will host various activities and services to commemorate the organization’s role in […]

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