The Gramblinite
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
From her childhood growing up in Grambling until her death in 2000, Wilkerson stayed connected to her hometown and alma mater. Courtesy photo Courtesy photo State Rep. Pinkie Wilkerson (second from left) was involved in her community. Here she is with then Gov. Mike Foster (center) as he recognizes Grambling […]
Bessie McKinney was named an honorary captain of the football team because of her longtime commitment to Grambling athletics. GSU and NFL great Doug Williams presents her with a signed football. Courtesy photo McKinney (left), who attended Tuskegee Institute on a track scholarship, stands with the track team circa 1948. […]
Wilma Rudolph won a bronze medal in the 1956 Olympics, and in the 1960 games, she won three golds. She attended Tennessee State University. theolympians.co The child who doctors said would never be able to walk became an Olympic track star and world-record-holding sprinter. Wilma Gloden Rudolph born June 23, […]
A woman that I would like to see honored during WHM is Ms. [Sharon] Perkins, because one she is a very influential person on the campus and she also is always looking out for the students. With the many things she plans with FSUB, although she is an adult figure […]
Chisolm March 1-31 we highlight and celebrate the contributions of women to events in history and in contemporary times. When asked “What women in history do you think has not received the recognition she deserves and why?” junior Johnathon Thibodeaux, a political science major, believes that Shirley Chisholm, an American […]
The public celebration of women’s history in the United States began in 1978 as “Women’s History Week” in Sonoma County, California. The week, including March 8, which was International Women’s Day, was selected. In 1981, Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Rep. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) co-sponsored a joint Congressional resolution proclaiming […]
ldquo;The importance of recognizing women’s accomplishments during Women’s History Month is to educate young women about their history, and influence women of all ages that anything is possible. Though there is still discrimination, and barriers throughout society; you can accomplish your goals in life, as long as you stay motivated. […]
Dr. Sebi Every day it seems to become ever more clear that the human body has a powerful ability to heal itself naturally. One man, a healer, pathologist, herbalist, biochemist and naturalist who immigrated from Honduras, took this notion all the way, changing history and widening the path towards the […]
Joycelyn Elders was the rst African Americansurgeon general in the U.S. Official photo Black History Month is all about paying tribute and celebrating the achievements of generations of African American men and women who helped pave the way for many. Black History Month is a time of rejoicing, celebrating and thanking […]
Max Robinson started his career in journalism in 1959, and he served as anchor of the eve- ning newscast at ABC from 1978 to 1983. ABCNEWS.COM/Courtesy photo Who is Max Robinson? Why is he an unsung black historical figure. Max Robinson who was an American broadcast journalist for ABC News […]