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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 […]

Over the last 30 years, obesity increased dramatically in the United States. Studies have shown that diabetes, illnesses and diseases have become more prevalent in our younger generation then it was 30 years ago. At the beginning of last year, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention came up with data on obesity risk behavior […]

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. […]

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 […]

1. Who was the first African-American to win the Nobel Peace Prize?2. Who was the first African-American named to the U.S. Olympic basketball team? 3. Who was the first African-American woman to win a Grand Slam tennis championship? 4. Who was the first African-American governor of a U.S. state? 5. Who was the first African-American […]

G. Craige Lewis is a speaker who has traveled the world to reach the hearts and minds of young people with a revolutionary revelation of truth. His free admission speaking schedule includes: March 4 at 7 p.m. at the Monroe Civic Center “Theater,” March 5 at 11 a.m. in Jonesboro. Seating is limited. He has […]

On Love’s Holiday, the Eta Zeta Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity for Women gave Valentine’s Day gifts on the Grambling State campus. The ladies shared musical notes throughout the campus. The gifts were called Sing-O-Grams. Grambling students and faculty requested songs for the ladies to perform. Some song selections included classics such […]

“I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew who I was.” These are wise words spoken from arguably the greatest boxer of all time, Muhammad Ali.During Black History Month, we are quick to mention our civil rights leaders Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, Rosa Parks, or maybe even Jesse Jackson may get […]

I met an Egyptian medical doctor while in South Carolina for the HBCU student media conference last weekend. She talked about the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak and her experience as a religious minority (Christian). She also divulged details about Egypt’s education system. She talked about Egypt’s culture of literacy, exposure and high expectation. Our conversation […]

The biggest night in music reached its highest ratings since 2001 with an average audience of 26.5 million viewers.The Sunday night Grammys was full of surprising performances and fashions.The opening performance, an Aretha Franklin tribute, seemed to be the talk of the town. With overly talented artists such as Christina Aguilera, Yolanda Adams, Jennifer Hudson, […]