“The Holocaust Experiences of African-Descent People” seminar was held by Dr. Kenneth White, assistant professor of social work, in Charles P. Adams room 303 Wednesday morning. White mentioned that few people ever talk about World War II as being an ethnic race war and an ethnic cleansing.”Most people fail to realize that African-Americans were involved,” […]
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Cover Girl says to ‘Go green’
Miss Cover Girl Krystle Cravens was the guest speaker at the Psi Beta Zetas’ Z-Hope “Go Green” event in Room 243 of the Favrot Student Union Monday night. Cravens was selected because of her earth friendly platform and passion for greenness. She told the modest crowd about the history of going green and said that […]
Miseducation of the Black Greek
Attorney Rasheed Ali Cromwell delivered an inspirational, intellectual and anti-hazing message to Greek and non-Greek students in Grambling Hall Wednesday night. The North Carolina A&T alumnus and member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., challenged students to reconsider reasons for joining Black Greek letter organizations. He admitted that the state of today’s Black Greek is […]
Black love still thrives
God has a sense of humor. My parents’ relationship is proof. The then edgy East Coast ladies man with a customized sports car, it gadgets and the outspoken Southern belle, who routinely wore minidresses and stilettos and maintained her baby high top fade in the barbershop with her brothers, formed a union during small town […]
Mardi Gras safety tips
When one thinks of Mardi Gras, parades, floats, Bourbon Street and beads come to mind. Last year New Orleans bought in nearly a million celebrators. The Super Bowl Champions New Orleans Saints may cause visitors to double.While there is nothing wrong with leisure and travel, safety must be remembered. Visitors to The Big Easy sometimes […]
Museum Set to Open
Family members, friends, athletes and supporters from around the country will converge on the campus of Grambling State University this weekend for the grand opening of the much-anticipated Eddie G. Robinson Museum.Guest speakers include Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and Brian Kelly, head football coach for Notre Dame University.Interim President Frank G. Pogue described […]
Student launches Internet retail site
Detroit native, Ray Holbrook, has been planning his internet based project for over one year. It was not until the beginning of last month that ‘www.collegeresale.has.it’ became a reality.Holbrook, a junior criminal justice major said the website was created for and by college students to buy and sell mainly school items, such as books and […]
Artist’s work examines, exposes stereotypes
Grambling’s Art Department will exhibit Fahamu Pecou’s work until March 4. Pecou brings raw stereotypes in art form. He uses images to make his audience not only aware of social issues but to also confront them. “Less is more,” Pecou repeatedly states. This 30-something, African-American male’s work speaks before he enters the room. Nothing about […]
International program flourishes after five years
The majority of international students maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher, according to the Vice President for International Affairs, Dr. Mahmoud Lamadanie. Lamadanie told The Gramblinite that the office was established under the leadership of former president, Dr. Horace Judson and since its establishment the international student-body has grown from 30 to 508 in […]
Valentine’s Day: It is what you make it
For some, Valentine’s Day is a day to be reminded of not having a partner. For others, it’s a day filled with love and compassion.Since I wasn’t ever the “lovey dovey” type, Valentine’s Day tends to be just another day. Although others may also see it as “just another day,” I can’t think of one […]