The Gramblinite
Sunday, June 29, 2025
In observance of National Library Week, the staff of A. C. Lewis Memorial Library presented Poetic Readings. The program began with an invocation by Belinda Woods and the singing of the Negro National Anthem, “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” which was led by Jerry Brooks. Maraine M. Hall, chair of […]
Two former GSU football players that will be playing on Sunday. Shortly after this weekend’s NFL draft concluded ,wide receiver Clyde Edwards and DeMicheal Dizer were signed to free agent contracts.Clyde Edwards signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 5-10,175 pound wide receiver from Houston, was arguably one of the best […]
The Grambling State softball team had it’s season ended by arch rivals Prairie View A&M Panthers, as the Panthers held off the Tigers 9-6 Friday. The Lady Tigers have no reason to hold their heads down, as they made their first postseason appearance in seven years. This was a vast […]
The last time Coach Rod Broadway received a lot of media attention, it was focused on him leaving Grambling for either Florida A&M University or Duke University. While many “insiders” claimed that Broadway was indeed leaving, Broadway insists that he never thought about leaving.”I like it here,” he said. “I […]
Just about every tongue is wagging about Nas and his decision to title his new album Nigger and wear a T-shirt to the Grammys bearing that expression.Reactions have been mixed. Some are indifferent, others think it’s ingenious, but many find Nas’ title offensive and upsetting. Even my hometown church, St. […]
Fasting according to Wikipedia is the act of abstaining from food, drink or both for a period of time. “And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting,” Daniel 9:34. Christians use the principle of fasting to show their devotion, respect and […]
Gun violence is taking too many lives in America. Liberal gun laws and the Second Amendment right to own gun has made America a very dangerous society to live in. Gun violence is disproportionately affecting the African-Americans and the people at the low socio-economic level. The debate around the Second […]
Most of us were barely in Jr. high, but we remember what happened at Columbine in 1999. We remember the shocked and horrified faces of the high school kids who were caught off guard by the rage of their own peers. We remember the media stating that it was one […]
The pastor of South Parkway Church has started a new series called “Heaven on Earth.” God has great blessings for his people right nowaccording to Pastor Chris Dewitt. Come find out what they are and how you can walk in them. Children’s services and nursery are available for both morning […]
Recently, Grambling’s Strong Tower Music Group hosted its Inaugural North Louisiana Gospel Choir Concert at Lewis Temple Baptist Church in Grambling. Southern University Performing Arts Gospel Choir (of Shreveport), Louisiana Tech University Gospel Choir, Entourage Performing Arts Group, and Unity Chorale were the other gospel choirs that performed. Dr. Frederick […]