In Oakland, Calif., in 1966, Huey Percy Newton and two friends began the Black Panther Party. They were soon considered among the FBI’s most wanted. The Black Panther symbol was used because it was seen as a powerful image. The larger the party got, the more powerful they got. The Black Panthers believed that the […]
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Basketball team loses to Jackson State
Jackson State defeated Grambling State 69-57 on Saturday night, lead by top performer Tyrone Henson with 19 points. This game was a rematch from last year’s tournament game, where Grambling State knocked off No. 1 seed Jackson State. Grambling State came out the game aggressive and held a lead until Jackson State took control of […]
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Reed’s story is an inspiring one
Many of us come from humble beginnings and achieve success of varying degrees but few of us have lasting impacts and legacies. One of that few is Grambling State University alum Willis “The Captain” Reed Jr. Reed was born on June 25, 1942 in rural Hico, La., but grew up on a farm in nearby […]
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African American history quiz answers
1. Ralph Bunche in 19502. Don Barksdale in 1948 3. Althea Gibson in 1956 at the French Open 4. P.B.S. Pinchback was appointed governor of Louisiana from Dec. 9, 1872 through Jan. 13, 1873, during impeachment proceedings against the elected governor 5. L. Douglas Wilder of Virginia in 1990-94 6. Hiram Revels of Mississippi 7. […]
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Couples give relationship advise to class
Monday was not only known as the day of love but also a day to gain knowledge for personal growth.Dr. Sarah Dennis gave students in her Ethics and Leadership in Public Administration class at Grambling State University an opportunity to talk with five area couples about how they balance careers and relationships. The couples were […]
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Gramblinite serves it up in court TV
Grambling alumna, Lena Wilson-Claybon, was recently chosen as supervising post producer on the nationally syndicated television show, Judge Karen’s Court. Lena graduated from Grambling State University in 1982 and began her television career as a commercial writer/producer at KALB-TV5 in Alexandria.After moving to Los Angeles in the early ’90s, she was chosen for Bill Cosby’s […]
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Pastor-activist broke barriers
Black History Month is a time for reflection on those who paved the way, who, despite danger to themselves and their loved ones, crossed long-standing racial and social barriers.Almost everyone knows all the most prominent figures who helped to advance the cause of civil rights through their activism. But there are some lesser known individuals […]
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Church showcases Black women
In observance of Black History Month, Campus Community Worship Center of Ruston held a program entitled Phenomenal African American Women Showcase.LaKeisha Jenkins said these trailblazers chose the road not taken, sat down and refused to get up, marched with grace and triumph and prayed the prayer that only Jesus could answer. “They have paved the […]
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Education rally incites; abuse awareness spreads
Grambling State University students raised domestic violence and education awareness Tuesday during convocation hours.The lunchtime events began with the brothers of United Afrikan American Men leading a domestic violence march across campus. Students marched with tape across their faces to symbolize silenced domestic violence abuse victims. About 65 people participated in the march.Students with and […]
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History repeats itself: Williams returns to GSU
It’s official, history has returned home. Just as Lombardi is back in Green bay, Doug Williams is back in Grambling. Grambling State University held a 10 a.m press conference on February 15 in the Eddie Robinson Museum, where Super Bowl MVP, Hall-of-Famer, living legend Doug Williams was announced as the Tigers head football coach. “I […]