Tougaloo Hosts Black Female Pioneer
On Wednesday, January 25th, Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), visited the home of Tougaloo College president, Beverly W. Hogan for an informal gathering with President Hogan, students and other guests.
Edelman was the first African American female admitted to the Mississippi Bar, and has since been the recipient of over one hundred honorary degrees and many awards, including the Robert F. Kennedy Lifetime Achievement Award. Edelman also served as counsel for the Poor People’s Campaign that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. began organizing before his death, and is credited as one of the many African Americans who helped bring the dream of civil rights into fruition. Her unquenchable thirst for justice and willingness to promote change solidifies her as a true pioneer in every sense of the word.. . read more
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Impeachments
Poor prioritizing led to a record number of impeachments within the Student Government Association. However, conflicting views and lack of direction within the SGA prevented the issue from being resolved in 2005, causing some to doubt the legitimacy of these impeachments.
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New Year Proves Prosperous
Thousands of dollars have been donated to help students defray the cost of tuition. Most students said they were surprised by the help.
“It was a blessing,” said Rashida Housen, 19 year-old political science major of Ruleville. . . read more
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Baseball Field Top Priority For Players
Tougaloo College’s new baseball field may be placed on hold. The baseball coach, Earl Sanders, along with team members, has been working to ensure the field’s completion in time for the Spring since February of 2005. However, a lack of funds and equipment has caused delays. . . read more
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