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World Famed Tiger Marching Band to Lead 57th African American Day Parade in Harlem
GRAMBLING, La. — Grambling State University’s World Famed Tiger Marching Band will return to Harlem this fall to lead the…
GSU Summer Cybersecurity Programs Prepare Students and Teachers for Digital Future
GRAMBLING, La. – Grambling State University’s Department of Computer Science and Digital Technologies expanded its cybersecurity education and workforce development efforts this summer through a…
Area organizations Host ‘Back to School’ event
By Joice M. Dunn Several area organizations came together at Grambling’s City Park on Saturday, August 8, to celebrate “Back To School” Fun and Fellowship.…
Grambling State Selected for 3rd Annual Chris Paul HBCU Classic
The Chris Paul HBCU Classic is rolling into Washington, D.C., and CareFirst Arena is about to feel like the epicenter of Black college basketball for…
Big Week, Big Fun In The Big “G”!
By: Lena Wilson Claybon & Joice M. Dunn The Grambling Juneteenth Heritage Festival featured a large-scale, two-week celebration, which culminated in the highly anticipated Grambling…
Juneteenth Pageant : Crowned In Culture
By Joice M. Dunn As Miss Juneteenth Pageant got underway Friday, June 12, the theme: “Crowned in Culture: The Magic Within” showed up in all…
GSU and Southern University Law Center Sign Agreement to Establish Accelerated Law Program
BATON ROUGE, La. — June 25, 2026 — Following approval by the Louisiana Board of Regents, Grambling State University and Southern University Law Center signed…
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Opinion
Good Habits and Rituals: The Foundation for Success
Every morning across Northeast Louisiana, people head to work, students prepare for school, business owners unlock their doors, and families begin another day. While our jobs, responsibilities, and dreams may be different, we all have…
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Not Just a Southern Issue: SCOTUS Voting Rights Decision Has Already Started to Reshape Black Political Power
By Edward Henderson, California Black Media U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37), a member of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) whose district spans parts of Los Angeles County, joined fellow CBC member U.S. Rep. Troy Carter…
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Be a Lighthouse, Not a Spotlight
Every day, we are faced with a choice: Do we want to be a spotlight or a lighthouse? A spotlight shines on itself. It seeks attention. It wants everyone to notice its accomplishments, popularity, and…
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Notable Grambling High Graduates
Walter Kevin Dean Walter Kevin Dean (born June 1, 1968) is a former professional football…
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From Grambling Lab School to Lincoln Prep: Continuing the Legacy of 125 Years of Education in Grambling
By Lena W. Claybon Recently, Grambling State was honored at the State Capitol for its…
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Michelle Obama To Open 2026 Essence Festival in New Orleans
By Jae Newton Former First Lady Michelle Obama will headline the opening night of the…
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