ASTROWORLD, by Travis Scott, was possibly the most anticipated album of all of 2018, and when it arrived fans were not disappointed by the artist. Bringing several different sounds from previous projects, he may have delivered the album of the year. STARGAZING – Stargazing makes three consecutive album intros where Scott shows why so […]
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History of Juneteenth festival
Kai Booker Within the past few weeks there has been much chatter about the 44th Annual Juneteenth Heritage Festival in Grambling, Louisiana. This year’s festival is held during the week of June 12-18, 2016. In several cities surrounding Grambling, like Shreveport, Louisiana, the residents celebrate Juneteenth very hardy. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration […]
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Celebrating dads is important in black community
Here in the United States of America, we have a day set aside for everything and anything you could possibly imagine. These “holidays” and celebrations bring attention to health issues, relationships, and even food. June is actually “Soul Food” month. Bet you didn’t know that. Did you know that Sunday, June 12, 2016 is “Loving […]
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The importance of Mother’s Day
Shalonda Meadows Mothers day is mostly known as the day to celebrate all mothers around the world. This day is celebrated by every culture and every place can come together knowing full well that love is something universal. That is the day that I celebrate my mother in giving cards, hugs and showering her with […]
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It’s so hard to say goodbye
Where do I begin? Although I knew the day would come in which I would have to finally bid my farewell to my alma mater, my dear ole’ Grambling, reality is not going to set in for me until my name, Candice Sherrie Dixson, is beginning called. It’s been a long, event-filled and interesting (to […]
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Farewell, GSU, I’m looking toward the future
I came to Grambling hoping to experience and explore my culture a little more and I got just that. I’ve always wanted to attend a historically black college and I did. I didn’t, however, live college out to its fullest potential. I didn’t party. I can count on my hand how many times I went […]
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Episode Two: Tea Time, Jambalaya, and Dr. Dolittle
We are two weeks into the semester and Teagan has been in more arguments than I can count. First someone is staring at her and then someone is stepping on her shoes, I really wish people would just recognize when a bad b**** is coming their way! I swear if another person tells me my […]
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In the church, in the system
A lot of African Americans grow up in the Christian church. The church is a huge part of our culture and in some aspects has even accompanied or inspired the people of our decent in times of struggle. In fact, the bible was one of the main tools used to teach black […]
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Episode One: Tiger Village, the G Wagon, and A Temper
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a continuing series. All characters are fictional; however, the scenarios are very real. Enjoy. I ruled my high school; I was Queen B so college will definitely be a piece of cake. I was accepted to my entire “top 5”, finished number two in my class — which […]
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Reflections on a great professor
Dear Dr. Dorothy Alexander: ALEXANDER I received the news of your passing on last Sunday February 28 from a friend. To say that I was shocked and saddened by the news of your passing is putting it mildly. As I write this letter to you to say goodbye, I am reminded of how honored […]