Pinkie Carolyn Wilkerson was born during a unique time in history on Feb. 8, 1948, in a small Louisiana town Grambling, La. She was the daughter of the late Calvin and Dora Garner Wilkerson. Growing up as a child, Pinkie had a great childhood. She was very ambitious and goal-orientated. […]
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From Dunbar Hall to Hollywood fame
Grambling State University has had many great and influential people attend throughout the years, such as Erykah Badu and Doug Williams, and trailblazer Judi Ann Mason should be considered one of the greatest. The renowned writer of television shows, movies and plays began her ascent to fame while still […]
Time to Shine
GSU rapper Ellis “Dray” Young will be the opening act Friday at the Home- coming Concert. Opening acts are often believed to be performed by inexperienced artists, but GSU student Ellis Young is no newbie. He is more than prepared to open the Home- coming Concert on Friday, to show […]
Lab Schools crown kitten queens
Miss Grambling High, Kaniya Dudley, a senior from Minden along with many other students were honored at Grambling High School’s Coronation in the T.H. Harris Auditorium Wednesday, Oct. 8. The jazzy sounds of “Down in New Orleans” played throughout the room as the backdrop appeared with a setting that would […]
Stompin’ Success
The 2014 Greek Show for Tigerpalooza was filled with excitement and fun as the Greeks and Non-Greeks of Grambling State University showed off their skills in front of an excited crowd, each displaying what they had been working on to represent their organization. There were three first place winners: […]
Wallace wins top award
Lights, camera, action during Tigerpoolza’s comedy and talent show on April 8. The audience as well as judges were in for a real treat and were able to see numerous talents from each contestant, varying from singing, dancing, and even a unique selection of songs played on the piano. Jonathan […]
West Coast Takeover
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, […]
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 […]
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,” […]
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 […]