The international community of Grambling State University is still trying to come to terms with a stunning loss. Solange Thomas, a junior French major from St. Lucia, died March 11 after battling a short illness. A memorial is set for Monday in Grambling Hall from 5-7 p.m. Organizers request that […]

New Orleans native Walter “Trifelon” Johnson’s tale features chapters of familial crime, a fatherless household, prison and ultimately the desire to overcome trying circumstances with civic engagement and rap music. The stage name “Trifelon” derives from the armed robbery conviction that earned him 10 years and four months of imprisonment. […]

Lady Gaga and Beyonce premiered the genius abstract “Telephone” music video.Even though the video lasted (9:41) minutes its story depicts two fabulous crazed murdering vixens that go from town to town. The beginning depicts Gaga being guided as an inmate through the hall of the prison where other female inmates […]

Coming from Guadeloupe, France, is Tigers’ freshman guard, Allan Saint-Gelais, who despite having jersey No. 0, is far-off from being nought on the court. His agility and speed allow him to be fast on his feet and in position to score for his team. Towering at 6’6″ tall, it’s merely […]

Growing up in Flint, MI I honestly never expected too much from men, but for some reason beyond my understanding my expectations of women have always been unreasonably high. During my progressive evolution toward becoming a man I was forced to frequently re-evaluate many of my views. I have encountered […]

I am a Louisiana Tech student from Cameroon. As an African man, the African-American woman is the point of my deliberation.Over at Tech, “Black” and “White” are juxtaposed, so everything appears grey and vapid. At Grambling, I see the rainbow with all its shades – red, orange, yellow, green, blue, […]

At first, it was difficult to gauge the true value of a woman, but it didn’t take long to find a myriad of reasons why I should appreciate you. You play several key roles such as Mother, Sister, Wife and Daughter. You are the proverbial Yin to my Yang. You […]

You are appreciated, in the words of the late Tupac Shakur from his 1994 hit song “Dear Mama.” I salute loving mothers, single/married and grandmothers, the young lady getting her education, Ms. Career-driven independent woman, Ms. Natural, and my full-figured and always ladylike sistas holding down the fort. For you, […]

Since the inception of the United States of America, African-American women have been dehumanized and demoralized. During slavery, African-American women were subjected to sexual relations with their masters; they were the primary caretaker of their masters’ home and slaved in a cotton or tobacco field.Black women slaved all day for […]

The Louisiana Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted their annual State Wide meeting in Alexandria on March 5-7. State coordinator, Delores Smith, said the conference gives members of the sorority an opportunity to learn more about Delta and allows them to enjoy good Delta fellowship. Smith said members […]