The Gramblinite
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Devonta Sonnier The most remarkable things in our lives is knowing the true meaning of love. Whether it is your spouse or sibling, love is such a beautiful thing, knowing that every inch of you is dedicated to helping a loved one accomplish their biggest goals. Love is […]
Roughly 336 black lives were lost in the year 2015, and nearly 800 black lives have been lost at the hands of police since 2013, according to Mint Press News. The nation has watched the trials unfold on television. The death of Trayvon Martin ignited the #BlackLivesMatterMovement after the man […]
As the Academy Awards (The Oscars) slowly approach, so does the controversy it brings. As the days slowly wind down, I have now looked at the whole situation totally differently. You’re probably wondering what situation I’m talking about; well, have you ever heard “African Americans can’t get mad for not […]
Lets take a moment to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A man who literally sacrificed his life for a people that were in a time of need. This is the man responsible for being the face of the Civil Rights Movement. A time where it was okay and basically […]
The family of Dr. Willie Byrd Dillard Ford would like to express its sincere gratitude for the many acts of kindness expressed in memory of her transition. Whether it was in the form of a telephone calls, a card, a monetary gift, food /beverages, words of comfort, hugs, tears, visits […]
As evidenced by the atrocious footages of Laquan McDonald’s execution, black lives in the United States are devalueed, regarded as subordinate and, in this case, the black body is used for target practice. On the cusp of the holiday season activists are demanding justice for Laquan McDonald and the many, […]
Christmas has many different traditions. But where did they all come from? We have Jesus Christ, trees, Santa Claus, elves and so on and so forth. I did some research to try and connect all the clues. We have all heard the story of Jesus Christ being born on […]
Thanksgiving is a special holiday where people celebrate, giving thanks, prayer, spending time with family, feasting, watching the parades and football games. Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November. It has been celebrated as a federal holiday since 1863, when, during the Civil War, […]
When it comes to religion in this country, it is a controversial topic to talk about. The area of the country you are residing in will determine how much a religious topic will be debated or talked about. In most regions of the country, like the West, North and East, […]
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, which has claimed responsibility for Friday’s terror attacks in Paris, but the group as we know it today is in many ways a product of Syria’s civil war. That war is much bigger than ISIS but it is crucial for understanding so much […]