Do you remember when Grambling’s very own Sonic Drive-In, right off of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, was vandalized and burnt down (circa 1996)? Well I do, because more than a few individuals blamed me for its demise; especially the mayor, the FBI, the ATF, and a host of other concerned citizens. Actually, I […]
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Our lives matter, do theirs?
In this generation when we are filled with rage from being oppressed, or what we call oppressed, we chant “Black Lives Matter”. We do this to show support of one another and we also use it as symbol of revolt towards “the man”. Little do we know, every time we chant “Black Lives Matter” they […]
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Student Perspectives
After six weeks of muteness Chris Rock finally came forward with his raw opinion on the #OscarsSoWhite controversy. Jaws dropped as the 88th Academy Awards host presented his opening monologue. The line that stuck with everyone was “You’re damn right Hollywood’s racist, but not the racist that you’ve grown accustomed to. Hollywood is a sorority […]
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My perspective on Malcolm X’s impact
Usually when you ask a person whose views or opinion they agree with during the Civil Rights Movement regarding Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X more than likely they will say King. Some, not all. If you ask them why, their reasoning will be because he stood for non-violence and Malcolm was the opposite; […]
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STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Yay! It’s Black History Month! This year can you teach our children about the rest of the important people? I am not saying don’t tell them about the Malcom Xs and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jrs, but stop omitting the Claudette Colvins and Matthew Hensons. Colvin was arrested March 2, 1955, nine months before […]
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What would the Panthers do in 2016
Beyoncé’s Super bowl performance stirred a lot of controversy in the media about her song “Formation” which touches on the Black Lives matters movement and having her back up dancers dress up like Black Panther Party members. The Black Panther Party played an important part in our civil rights history. They were a group […]
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Purpose or passion, where is your future?
God has equipped each of us with specific gifts. These gifts are the tools we use to fulfill our purpose. You may have figured out what your gifts are, or you may not. Take a second to think about what you naturally do well. Maybe you cook well; ever considered being a dietician? Are you […]
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What heritage is in your blood?
We all love our Black heritage, well let’s assume we do. But what exactly is our heritage? Is it the progressiveness we have as a people as we continue to overcome oppression in a mentally destructive environment? Is it our talented traits that have changed the course of music, fashion, pop culture, art, technology, politics, […]
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The most remarkable things in our lives …
Devonta Sonnier The most remarkable things in our lives is knowing the true meaning of love. Whether it is your spouse or sibling, love is such a beautiful thing, knowing that every inch of you is dedicated to helping a loved one accomplish their biggest goals. Love is wanting more for a person […]
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Looking back on Black Lives Matter
Roughly 336 black lives were lost in the year 2015, and nearly 800 black lives have been lost at the hands of police since 2013, according to Mint Press News. The nation has watched the trials unfold on television. The death of Trayvon Martin ignited the #BlackLivesMatterMovement after the man who murdered the teen was […]