Paul Leroy Robeson was born in Princeton, N.J., on April 9, 1898, the fifth and last child of Maria Louisa Bustill and William Drew Robeson. His father was a runaway slave who went on to graduate from Lincoln University, and his mother came from an abolitionist Quaker family. In 1915, Paul Robeson won a four-year […]
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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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‘Low completer’ academic slaves?
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 […]
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GSU’s enrollment remains a concern
Enrollment and retention rates at Grambling State University continue to decline and are a cause of concern for officials. The Office of Planning & Institutional Research tracks these figures and while the figures generally fluctuate, the last two years saw a drop from approximately five to four thousand students.Registration was extended twice, and as of […]
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Is social media killing the art of communication?
Constantly updating statuses, uploading content, scrolling timelines, pages and/or pictures could indicate mental health problems, according to experts.A psychologist linked Facebook and narcissism last year. CNN reported the finding, which was based on a small survey. The survey revealed that of the 100 college students polled, those with “narcissistic traits” relied more on displaying their […]
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Grammy Awards surprises
The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards took place in Los Angeles. The Grammys were filled with plenty of fashion, great performances and stars. The show featured amazing performances from Rihanna, Drake, Usher featuring Justin Bieber, Cee Lo Green, and there was also a star studded tribute to legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin.Lady Gaga also gave a […]
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Black history great Muhammad Ali
“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 […]
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Summit to feature Rev. G. Craige Lewis
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 […]
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Celebrating 110 years
Grambling State University kicked off its 110th anniversary with a breakfast. The breakfast was held Friday in GSU’s Black and Gold Room.GSU president Dr. Frank G. Pogue spoke of the school’s rich history, heritage and future. GSU has grown from 200 acres to 444 acres, from one main building too over 100 buildings, from no […]
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Pre-Alumni Council to hold interest meeting
The Pre-Alumni Council at Grambling State University aims to encourage students to set short and long term goals, while realigning the priorities for success. PAC is a student-run organization that works to establish a support system to motivate the ability and performance of Grambling State University to become effective alumni. Jonathan Allen, Chairman of the […]