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Amazon Prime Video has a new documentary out that follows the evolution of black quarterbacks. It features and examines the careers of #GramFam legends James "Shack" Harris and Doug Williams. Shack Harris was the first black quarterback to start in and win a playoff game as a member of the LA Rams in 1974. Doug Williams was the first black quarterback to start in and win a Superbowl and he did it with the Washington Redskins (now Washington Commanders) in 1988. #gramspiritfriday #GSUHistory

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He is the President and Executive Vice President at b1BANK, an $8 billion asset publicly traded company. Jesse Jackson's 35-year career spans multiple leadership positions geared toward serving and expanding financial institutions. He is a 1997 Grambling State grad and a life member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Read more on his contributions and success at gram.edu/d10. #GramD10

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Meet the Head of Cybersecurity and Technology Controls for Home Lending and Auto at JP Morgan Chase. Shlondra Amacker received her bachelor's in Computer Information Systems from GSU and went on to get two master's degrees - an MBA and an MHA in Healthcare Informatics Management. In addition, Amacker is a lifetime member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and owns businesses in apparel and event management. Read more and buy tickets at gram.edu/d10. #GramD10

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Meet the Senior Executive of the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) and founder of Shepherd's Consulting. Dr. Quintrella Cahee started her journey with the CIA 33 years ago as a student intern and excelled to a position that very few African American females reach in their career. In addition, Dr. Cahee is a licensed and ordained minister and proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Read more on her success and get tickets to the D10 event at gram.edu/D10. #GramD10

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Meet us on Friday, October 18 at 9 a.m. in the Digital Library & Learning Commons for "A #GRAMFAM Conversation" about the future of dear ole Grambling State with President Martin Lemelle, Dr. Janet Barnes (Grambling University Foundation), Dr. Tammy Richardson (President of Grambling University National Alumni Assoc.), David Aubrey (Louisiana Board of Regents), and our moderator Charles Talbert (KGRM). Register at https://lnkd.in/eWQnCZ-2. #GRAMFAMHC

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The annual Lonnie B. Smith Fall Career Fair presented by the Center for Career and Professional Development will be held during Homecoming Week on October 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. Students can register at gram.edu/homecoming. Alumni can register at link.gram.edu/careerfair. #GRAMFAMHC

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We are less than two weeks out from Homecoming 2024 "Pursuing Excellence, Celebrating Legacy" and here's an event you don't want to miss. Our very own SGA President Morgan Patton will be moderator for this year's Candid Conversation Masterclass. The panel includes professionals who are all excelling in their various career paths and have wisdom to share. This event will take place in the Digital Library and Learning Commons on October 16 at 6 p.m. Reserve your spot at link.gram.edu/masterclass. #GRAMFAMHC

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She was the first African American President of both the Association of Accredited Public Health Programs (2018) and CEPH (2019) and the founding Chair of the Dept. of Public Health Education at Morehouse School of Medicine. Dr. Stephanie Miles-Richardson now serves as the Associate Dean of Graduate Education in Public Health and Director of the Master of Public Health at Morehouse. Additionally, she was an Associate Director of Minority Health and Health Disparities Policy at the CDC and it all started with a biology degree from GSU. Read more about this D10 honoree and buy tickets gram.edu/d10. #GramD10

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He is an executive vice president and practice leader at Circana, a market research and technology company. Meet Boris Oglesby, a 1984 GSU marketing grad and our fourth Distinguished 10 honoree for the 2024 cohort. Throughout much of his career Oglesby has held significant senior leadership roles in consumer-packaged good companies, helping them achieve positive organizational growth. Learn more about his success and purchase tickets to the D10 event at gram.edu/d10. #GramD10

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In 2012, she became the first female president of Central State University after years of working in multiple administrative roles in higher education. Cynthia Jackson-Hammond is our third D10 honoree. She is a native of Monroe, LA who graduated from GSU with a dual major in Communications and English and later an Education doctorate from Grambling State. She was also appointed to the Commission on Presidential Scholars by President Biden in 2022 after leading many initiatives. Find out more about her journey at gram.edu/d10.

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