As a part of a campaign titled “Muhammad: A prophet of Mercy” a group of Muslim students distributed 100,000 free roses with short quotations from the Prophet Muhammad such as “peace be upon him and his family” on Feb. 7 in 52 cities in 25 states. Muslim students at […]
Author: HUSAIN EBRAHIM
In case you were wondering
When people think of the Bayou Classic, they think of tradition. The Classic isn’t just a game, it’s also the series of events that surround the annual football game. Every year in New Orleans on Thanksgiving weekend, fellow Louisianans and thousands of others look forward to the Bayou Classic. […]
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, […]
SWAC Champions!
In one word, senior runner Anthony Hall described his teammates on the Grambling State University’s men’s indoor track and field team as serious. And how could they not be? The men’s team won the 2014 Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship this past weekend in Birmingham, AL., and out of the […]
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 […]
Locals are making their mark
The month of February is dedicated to celebrating the history of African Americans. But the focus is often on influential African Americans throughout the world and across the years, ignoring the accomplishment of Grambling State alumni. In 1996, Dr. Lizzie White, a native of Jonesboro, became the first African […]
Student gets multiple opportunities
Tierra Smith doesn’t live an ordinary college student life. The energetic junior from Houston has determination, dedication and discipline and it doesn’t stop. Her average days include classes, time in the campus newsroom, time with the university’s public relations office and time with the Student Government Association. This self-described […]
Fraternity hosts game show
The Gamma Gamma chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated bought a new and entertaining way to share Black History facts in the form of a game show, Jeopardy style. “Brother Simon Theus thought of the idea to bring students together to compete as well as allocate their knowledge […]
GSU legend’s daughter remembered
Lillian Rose Robinson, daughter of the late great Eddie G. Robinson, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the age of 72. Homegoing services for Lillian Rose Robinson Broaden was held on Friday, Feb. 21 with a public viewing at Miller Funeral Home in Ruston. Service was held Saturday, Feb. […]
SCANDAL
Match out, Mary Jane! Olivia Pope is back in action! Yes ladies, the wait is finally over and Shonda Rhimes is about to give it to the people. Tonight at 9 p.m., Scandal will drop its Season 3 mid-season premiere. However, ABC has already released a preview of what to […]