As I took part in marching for justice for the Jena 6, it brought back memories of when my father died seven years ago. In November of 2000 my dad was stopped for exceeding fourteen miles over the speed limit on the expressway. When the officer checked his license, it revealed that it was suspended […]
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Jena 6: Through The Lens Pt. 1
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Many protesters complain about Black Panthers
The “Jena 6” movement is an unfortunate event for not only African-Americans, but also the nation as a whole. These events prove that in 2007 we in the USA still cannot be treated equally. The events that occurred in Jena, LA on September 20. 2007 was geared to be an event that brings African-Americans in […]
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Where is the respect?
When I was growing up as a child, I was taught respect. My mother told me that respect was something that you had to earn. In order to get respect you need to give it. She also said that respect has many different aspects. This is a list of rules that are taught in my […]
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The Queen of all Seasons
The first day some females walk on the campus of Grambling State University they dream of being a campus queen. Though this is a mere thought for many females, for Ebony Perry the dream has become reality.Last Thursday Perry was officially crowned Miss Grambling State University at her coronation. The theme of the coronation was […]
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Standing up for justice
No justice; no peace!” “Free the Jena 6!” “Hell no; we won’t go!” Those are just some of the slogans chanted during the Jena 6 Rally in Jena. The rally occurred after growing criticism of the imprisonment of Mychal Bell of Jena High School. Bell was one of the six Blacks accused of attempted murder […]
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Cross Country not settling for second
With the 2007-2008 Cross Country season already in progress, the Grambling State Men and Women Cross Country teams are preparing themselves for tile runs after both teams finished in second place in the SWAC standings a season ago.The Men’s team comes into this season with a chip on their shoulder. They are highly motivated to […]
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Love’s Prediction: Cotton Bowl Classic
The Grambling Tigers travel to Dallas, TX this weekend to face the Prairie View A&M Panthers in the State Fair Classic. Grambling defeated Alabama A&M 31-6 last weekend, while Prairie View was idle.Brandon Landers passed for two touchdowns and 235 yards in last week’s victory over Alabama A&M. Landers executed the game plan nearly to […]
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“I remember Grambling when …
Earl Lester Cole remembers…”I remember Grambling when I arrived here March 13, 1936. it was called Louisiana Negro Normal and Industrial Institute. There was a student body consisting of both high school and college students. The curriculum was a two year education program and students who graduated received state teaching certificates and taught in elementary […]
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Gramblinite Responds To Jena Six Incident
Statement from The GrambliniteGramblinite Press ReleaseFor more information: 318-274-3333, De’Eric M. Henry On Friday, The Gramblinite’s editor in chief De’Eric M. Henry received a phone call from one of the advisers to the paper, reporting that some community and faculty members were outraged about some of the photos that were published on the The Gramblinite’s […]