Press Release:Performance highlights Black History Month The issue of diversity is still an American agenda in schools, government, communities and the corporate world. Author and historian Willie Payne has spent decades thinking of creative and innovative ways to improve today’s race relations, cultural and diversity awareness. He has discovered the […]
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Blige does ‘just fine’ with “Growing Pains
No female Hip-hop and R&B singer has the captured all audiences like Mary J. Blige has done for the past 15 years. Her most anticipated 8th studio album (not counting her three underground albums) starts off with her Apple IPOD single ” Work That.” The mid-tempo, nod-your-head track is inspiring […]
Family killings make national news during the holiday season
When one thinks of fatality among Americans, usually the war in Iraq comes to mind. Not many people take into account that fatalities can also happen on our own U.S. soil. This is exactly the case for this past holiday season. In Tyler, Texas Chris McCuin, a Black male, was […]
Corporation offers cold weather safety tips for the workplace
BATON ROUGE – As Louisiana approaches the mid-point of the winter season, Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation (LWCC) is reminding employers to make sure that workers are properly prepared for working in cold weather conditions. Because Louisiana ‘s winter temperatures can be milder than average at times, workers can be ill-prepared […]
Grambling Chamber seeks to compile history of city businesses
The Greater Grambling Chamber of Commerce is seeking help on a Black History Month project to compile a history of early Grambling area businesses. The chamber needs the names and/or photographs of early Grambling business establishments and owners from the late 1800’s to the present. These businesses will be acknowledged […]
Use your voice, get registered
This is a crucial issue to the entire United States. Entertainers, athletes, celebrities, political figures, mentors, and even the entire editorial board cannot emphasize the issue of voting enough. It is extremely important that everyone of age get registered and make the right selection regardless if you are Democrat or […]
AKA plans to continue its traditions during celebration
The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated has celebrated their centennial, and to say that the members are excited is an understatement. People all over the world are jumping on the bandwagon for this celebration. The Mattel Company, the makers of Barbie, has created a doll for the sorority. […]
Government takes steps to avoid a U.S. recession
United for urgent action, the White House and Congress raced toward emergency steps Thursday to rescue the national economy from a possible recession, including tax rebates of at least $300 a person – and maybe as much as $800.Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke endorsed the idea of putting money into […]
President Judson’s master plan focuses on academics, housing
In March 2004, President Horace Judson visited the campus of Grambling State University. He asked some students to give him a tour of Pinchback Hall, a visit he still remembers to this day.”I’ve never seen anything like that,” he said. “It made an impression. It became clear what we had […]
Obama is an electable candidate
It was a general perception that the idea of race would hinder presidential hopeful Barack Obama. But that doesn’t seem to be the case as the battle for the White House continues. Obama, who was the underdog among other candidates last year, has become a force to be reckoned with.When […]