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Black History Month: Fredrick McKinley Jones

On May 17, 1893, Fredrick McKinley Jones was born in Covington, Kentucky. He was a dedicated black inventor who was awarded more than 61 patents. Jones had an Irish father and a black mother,  who both died before he reached age 10. Father Ryan, a Catholic priest, took him in […]

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GSU students find sound of success

Three Grambling students have stunned the school with their voices in hopes of having a brighter future.                                                                    […]

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Behind the Athlete: Alexavier Monfries

He introduced himself onto the SWAC athletics scene in an emphatic fashion by winning the 200-meter race at the recently held Vulcan Invitational in Birmingham. Not only did he win but his time put him in the top 10 fastest times by a freshman and top 45 in the country. […]

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Rising Tiger: Junior SGA member Aaliyah Mitchell

Aaliyah Mitchell did not think her success at Grambling would start so soon at Grambling State University. Mitchell is a junior majoring in Computer Information Systems (CIS), a subject in which she tutors other students.  In fall 2019 she was a fresh new student looking to make a great impact […]

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USM professor recalls over half a century teaching art

When Jim Meade was a young boy he recalls seeing the “terrible” treatment of African-American children during segregation. Meade believes that experience was a  turning point in his life that impacted his career forever.  As a young child, Meade spent some of his free time deer hunting with his father. […]

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Post Thoughts of COVID 19 from a Graduating Senior

Graduating senior Tyler Randall says he has everything situated and is ready for the next level post graduation. Randall says he will be looking into getting a job as a police officer in his hometown of Tampa, Florida. “I started that journey last summer around June,” Randall said. “I was […]

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Black History Tribute II

Revolutionary Angela Davis became an educator, teaching ethnic and feminist studies. She retired in 2008. In the month of February, people all over the country remember and celebrate those most influential to the black community. The prominent names you often hear are Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, […]