7-3-26 Issue
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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…
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…
Notable Grambling High Graduates
Walter Kevin Dean Walter Kevin Dean (born June 1, 1968) is a former professional football player who was a running back for the Green Bay…
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 125-year legacy of education. Grambling High School / Alma J.…
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 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture on July 3, 2026, at…
Juneteenth Festival Coming Soon
The upcoming 2026 Juneteenth Heritage Festival theme, “Celebrate Freedom. Celebrate Every Mind,” reflects the festival’s commitment to honoring not only our shared history, but also…
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Opinion
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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When Politicians Choose Who Votes, Democracy Dies
By Prentiss Smith For decades, I have watched America present itself as the world’s great experiment in democracy — imperfect, often hypocritical, but forever moving toward a more inclusive union. As a political chronicler and…
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Fawn Weaver’s message to GSU’s Class of 2026: “Don’t lose hope, keep moving forward”
By Jae Newton GRAMBLING, La. — Nearly 500 graduates at Grambling State University’s Spring 2026…
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Landry Recall Efforts Underway
An effort to recall Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry (R) began on May 4, 2026. Supporters…
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As The World Turns
By Rusty Potter We’ve all heard the phrase, “As the world turns.” For most of…
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