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 […]
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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 […]
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 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, […]
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. […]
Observing Black History Month
Grambling State University is well known as a Historically Black College and University, but some may not know that GSU also has a high school. Grambling State University Laboratory High School is a major part of the university with history dating back to 1901. First named as Alma J. […]
AJB students enjoy Body Walk program
Students at Alma J. Brown elementary school were cheerful to get a break from the classroom to receive some hands-on experience with developing healthier lifestyles. The Body Walk program engaged the students with the benefits of eating healthy, exercising and protecting their body from harm. “Americans don’t eat enough fruits […]
Science Fun
The school-wide Science Fair prepares students at Grambling Middle Magnet School for a state standardized test. The sixth and seventh graders at GMMS will take the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program test and the eighth graders will take the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program test March 18 and April 7-10. “(Eighth […]
GHS Lab falls in tight game to Arcadia, 38-35
Enthusiastic fans and “judgmental calls” stomped Grambling Laboratory High School’s chances to beat I-20 rivals Arcadia High School, 38-35, on Tuesday. “We defended well,” said head coach Antonio Hudson. “Arcadia is the No. 1 team in the state, and to hold them to 38 points speaks loudly of our defense.” […]
Grambling Lab holds science fair
Some Grambling State University Laboratory High School students used their personal experiences to find a creative science fair experiment. Iyshia Tims explained how she almost lost her life in a car accident because someone was texting and wanted to prove that car distractions negatively affected reaction speed. “Texting and talking […]