Faith or attitudes about people based on external differences are known as racism. Most racism attacks people of a particular skin color or ethnic group. The occurrences of racism leads to discrimination and sometimes pugnacity. When racism results in hate crimes in a community, it tears the community apart. […]
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HBCU or PWI: It’s your choice
Dear white people, if only you loved us as much as you loved our culture. Let’s talk about race! Racism at PWIs (Predominantly White Institutions) is real too! I can only imagine that black students there have it worse, but do the students from a HBCU really feel for them? […]
Beacon Awards honor leaders in the community
Grambling University Foundation honored nine extraordinary individuals with awards at the Red River Classic Gala in Shreveport on Nov. 6. Mildred Gallot, professor and head emerita of history at Grambling State University, received the 2015 Outstanding Alumnus Award. The Beacon Award winners include Pam Atchison, arts and culture; Lamore Carter, […]
Foundation gives university $100,000
Grambling State University has received a $100,000 donation for student scholarships and university programs from Grambling University Foundation at the Red River Classic Gala on Nov. 6 in Shreveport. “I would like to thank the members of Grambling University Foundation for this generous donation,” said President Willie Larkin. “I am […]
CAMPUS BRIEFS
Favrot Student Union Board closes November activities The Favrot Student Union Board is wraping up its scheduled November events with the 48th Annual Miss Calendar Girl Scholarship Pageant Informational on Monday, Nov. 16 at 5 p.m. in the Black and Gold Room. A Mix an Mingle with your Major will […]
Piney Hill Ques Coalition to celebrate week
The Piney Hill Ques Coalition that includes the Gamma Gamma Chapter of Grambling State University, Alpha Delta Delta Chapter of Louisiana Tech University, and the Pi Tau Chapter of Grambling, Louisiana will present their Achievement Week 2015. The brothers would like to invite the student body and staff of area […]
Alum customizes, author new book
As a result of responding to a forwarded e-mail by associate professor, Dr. Elaine Foster, Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Grambling State University, Yolanda Barnes has her name on a textbook. Barnes, GSU and Bossier Parish Community College, Sociology/Psychology adjunct, captured the essence of the arts and sciences of […]
Black Dynasty creates ‘Mayhem’
Black Dynasty Modeling Troupe brought the student body back at Grambling State University to the “Mayhem” on Tuesday night. Giving a five-scene show, the organization kept the crowd very entertained with not only their moves on the catwalk but with just knowing how to have a great time. The show […]
Workshop empowers students
Grambling State University students were focused on the road to their successful career paths on November 11 as the Mass Communication Media Management graduate class organized a student workshop eitled “Empowering Students with Knowledge Regarding Their Future Career”. GLENN LEWIS/The Yearbook Students listen and take notes on career advice offered […]
Organization strives to take the lead
Making its way to Grambling State’s campus is a new organization called the Student Leadership Initiative. This organization is for incoming freshmen who have the qualities of a natural leader. Beverly Hills-Hercules, Title III executive director, and Dr. Vivian Larkin, the first lady of Grambling State and associate volunteer, are […]