Entering the spring fest concert, I for sure knew that it was going to be a treat. With both performing artists having chart-topping releases, it was only right for the energy to be at a high level. Despite a small scatter of confused audience members during the two performances, the captivating sounds of both […]
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Dorothy Height fought for rights
Dorothy Irene Height fought for equal rights for both women and African Americans, focusing primarily on improving the circumstances and opportunities for African-American women. She rose to prominence through leading the National Council of Negro Women and became one of the leading figures of the civil rights movement in the United States. Height was […]
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Dr. Neari Warner still impacting education
In celebration of Women’s history month, The Gramblinite recognizes women of Grambling State University who have made notable contributions. That list of notables would not be complete without documenting the career of Dr. Neari F. Warner. In 2001, Warner became the first woman to lead Grambling State University. Although holding the title of the […]
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Wayne women striving since 1940s
For years women have succeeded in a world that’s perceived to be run by men. Today, women prosper in fields such as education, law, medicine, serving the country and many other occupations. The women of the Wayne family, however, have been thriving, as far as receiving an education, constantly since the ’40s. Earlier […]
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Recent alum already having a big impact
Valentine’s Day was extra special for Kiana Carr Johnson this year. She received an extra special valentine as she was named teacher of the year at Betty & Jean Schmalz Elementary School in Katy, Texas. “Teachers felt like I was the best teacher and had done the best work,” said Carr Johnson, 27, a […]
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Men, respect all women
The significance of women in today’s society is equal and sometimes greater than the role of men. Women in today’s society have a key role in incomes being greater than the male. Women no longer have to stay home and be homemakers and acquire a higher education. A woman wears several hats. While acquiring a […]
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We must never forget pioneers
History helps us learn who we are, but when we don’t know our own history, our power and dreams are immediately diminished. Recognizing the achievements of women in all facets of life has a huge impact on the development of self-respect and new opportunities for girls and young women. The impact of women’s history might […]
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Rights, achievements have grown through the years
The roots of National Women’s History Month go back to March 8, 1857, when women from New York City factories staged a protest over working conditions. From there women began to have a voice on what they believed they deserved and how they should be treated. They lectured, wrote, marched and practiced civil disobedience […]
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Maj. Stewart Adams First black to be executive officer of Ruston’s 527th Engineer Battalion
Dependable, well-mannered and ethical. These are just a few words that have been used to describe MAJ Stewart Adams, who has been selected to serve as the first African American Battalion Executive Officer of the 527th Engineer Battalion, located in Ruston. As Executive Officer, it is Adams’ responsibility to oversee a 608-personnel battalion, administer and […]
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A PASSING Pioneer
Despite being told that the quarterback position was intended for whites only, James “Shack” Harris, the first full-time* starting black quarterback in the history of the National Football League, knew color didn’t define a person’s ability to fill in the cleats. Through the 1960s, an era filled with racism, segregation and fear, the Monroe […]