From her childhood growing up in Grambling until her death in 2000, Wilkerson stayed connected to her hometown and alma mater. Courtesy photo Courtesy photo State Rep. Pinkie Wilkerson (second from left) was involved in her community. Here she is with then Gov. Mike Foster (center) as he recognizes Grambling residents Wanda and Abrah Ford […]
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Tiny dynamo blazed a trail
Bessie McKinney was named an honorary captain of the football team because of her longtime commitment to Grambling athletics. GSU and NFL great Doug Williams presents her with a signed football. Courtesy photo McKinney (left), who attended Tuskegee Institute on a track scholarship, stands with the track team circa 1948. Courtesy photo McKinney with Coach […]
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Olympian was product of an HBCU
Wilma Rudolph won a bronze medal in the 1956 Olympics, and in the 1960 games, she won three golds. She attended Tennessee State University. theolympians.co The child who doctors said would never be able to walk became an Olympic track star and world-record-holding sprinter. Wilma Gloden Rudolph born June 23, 1940, in Clarksville, Tennessee. She […]
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In Their Own Words
A woman that I would like to see honored during WHM is Ms. [Sharon] Perkins, because one she is a very influential person on the campus and she also is always looking out for the students. With the many things she plans with FSUB, although she is an adult figure she still makes sure that […]
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Give them the recognition they deserve
Chisolm March 1-31 we highlight and celebrate the contributions of women to events in history and in contemporary times. When asked “What women in history do you think has not received the recognition she deserves and why?” junior Johnathon Thibodeaux, a political science major, believes that Shirley Chisholm, an American politician, educator and author, isn’t […]
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Celebrating all women
The public celebration of women’s history in the United States began in 1978 as “Women’s History Week” in Sonoma County, California. The week, including March 8, which was International Women’s Day, was selected. In 1981, Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Rep. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) co-sponsored a joint Congressional resolution proclaiming a national Women’s History Week. […]
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In Their Own Words
“The importance of recognizing women’s accomplishments during Women’s History Month is to educate young women about their history, and influence women of all ages that anything is possible. Though there is still discrimination, and barriers throughout society; you can accomplish your goals in life, as long as you stay motivated. “The most inspirational woman in […]
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Lady Tigers sweep top four spots in 5,000 meter run at Texas Southern Relays
Grambling State claimed the top four spots in the 5,000 meter, as GSU’s Naomi Kiprop won the event . The Grambling State University men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams competed March 15-16 at the 67th Annual Texas Southern Relays. On the women’s side, GSU took the top four spots in the 5,000 meters. […]
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Basketball season ends on sour note at SWAC tourney
GSU ATHLETICS/Courtesy photo Junior guard Anthony Gatson drives past a PVAM defender as GSU fell short 71-61 in a SWAC semifinal gameww. GSU ATHLETICS/Courtesy photo Senior Shakyla Hill finished as SWAC and Grambling State All-Time staels later. Men’s basketball The 2019 Grambling State University men’s basketball season came to an end on the afternoon of […]
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Grambling hosts football Pro Day
RAVEN LEDAY/The Gramblinite Tiger players get direction from scouts as GSU hosted their 2019 pro day at Eddie G. Robinson Stadium. Fourteen Tiger players participated in the activities. Grambling State University football team held its 2019 football pro day at Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium on March 19 in front of NFL scouts representing 13 […]