GRAMBLING, Louisiana -- Wale, a musician from Washington, D.C., pledged to help Grambling State’s football team with new uniforms and equipment during a Nov. 7 homecoming concert.In the midst of his performance, he announced to students and fans he wanted to help the historically black university.
Wale’s donation comes after the football team received national media attention for refusing to attend practices and forfeiting a football game against Jackson State during JSU’s homecoming weekend in October.
The team argued that athletic facilities were inadequate and pushed for the return of their head football coach, Doug Williams, who was relieved of duty on Sept. 11.
Debra Johnson, interim associate vice president for institutional advancement and director of alumni affairs, said Wale is the first celebrity to ...
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