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Twenty Questions?

1) Who passed their midterms?2) Who doesn’t know?3) Who misses Elijah?4) Since it’s getting warm now, shouldn’t he be back?5) Who’s all in an adult video these days?6) Doing something strange for a piece of change?7) Is this probate season?8) Will the rappers freestyle tonight?9) Do they have midterms tomorrow? 10) Who plans to celebrate […]

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Women must learn to meet us half way

You are appreciated, in the words of the late Tupac Shakur from his 1994 hit song “Dear Mama.” I salute loving mothers, single/married and grandmothers, the young lady getting her education, Ms. Career-driven independent woman, Ms. Natural, and my full-figured and always ladylike sistas holding down the fort. For you, men would try to move […]

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From Harriet to Michelle

Since the inception of the United States of America, African-American women have been dehumanized and demoralized. During slavery, African-American women were subjected to sexual relations with their masters; they were the primary caretaker of their masters’ home and slaved in a cotton or tobacco field.Black women slaved all day for their masters either in their […]

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Avoid the red light and reputation

While we are all aware of sex tape scandals from Paris Hilton, Pamela Lee Anderson, and Kim Kardashian, it’s comical until the person on camera is you or someone you know. The distribution of pornography accounted for nearly $12 billion and seeks new talent. This gives anyone with a camcorder an opportunity to make a […]

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Louisiana Deltas host state meeting

The Louisiana Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted their annual State Wide meeting in Alexandria on March 5-7. State coordinator, Delores Smith, said the conference gives members of the sorority an opportunity to learn more about Delta and allows them to enjoy good Delta fellowship. Smith said members in the state can learn […]

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Grambling State alumnus reflects on sex scandal

“We have not determined if the individuals in the video are students of Florida A&M University or any other college or university,” President James Ammons wrote to The Tallahassee Democrat. “It has been determined, however, the residential facility featured is not a FAMU dormitory. “The Division of Student Affairs is further investigating whether this involves […]

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Sex tape + no condoms = chaos

Recently a video of supposed college students in an orgy hit the Web. Many were appalled. However, throughout the sex romp, hardly any condoms were used. The video portrayed a group of girls plotting illicit behavior.Obvious disdain for the net film grew evermore after prevalent discussions. People were concerned about whether condoms are used at […]

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Local school district holds ‘Family Night’

The Lincoln Parish School District presented the 15th Annual Family Night on March 4, at the Ruston Civic Center. The theme was “Parent Power: Keys to Academic Success.” Title I and Safe and Drug-Free Schools coordinated this activity.Dr. Rita Pierson was the guest speaker. She has been in professional education since 1972 and is a […]

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The color of carnality

Twitter, fast becoming the swiftest snitch slash gossipmonger in cyberspace, boasted trending topics #famusextape and #ilovefamu late last week. For non-tweeters, adding a number sign in front of a topic makes it searchable for users. The trending topics were in response to an adult video featuring participants who have not been confirmed as students of […]