FVSU Blog

One of the greatest gifts I received from a friend about 10 years ago was the development of an interest in world affairs and politics. My interest was fueled by Rush Limbaugh, the local radio station AM 940 and a subscription to Time Magazine, which I have devoured over the years. I guess I am [...]

Yesterday, I got a rare chance to speak to a parent. Ms. Ameta Cartwright was delightful, excited. She and her son, Eric Goodall recently visited Fort Valley State University for the first time during last Friday’s Summer Orientation.
 Cartwright and her son were impressed by the warmth of faculty and staff members at FVSU. They had visited some of [...]

I know there are thousands, if not millions of people all over the world who claim to be Michael Jackson’s biggest fan, but believe me when I tell you that NOBODY loved Michael Joseph Jackson the way that I did and always will. Now I’m no extremist. I would have never stalked him, nor do [...]

Michael was one of my earliest crushes.  I heard him on the radio throughout my childhood when he performed with the Jackson Five and his Off-the-Wall album. But as a preteen, I first saw Michael when my best friend Karen brought Thriller to school. During our lunchtime recess, she bragged, “Look how cute he is.” [...]

He was an idol to many and recognized worldwide. He was and is the best thing that ever happened to the music industry. He was a role model. He taught us our ABC’s and 123’s and that it didn’t matter whether you were black or white. For decades, he proved to be a great [...]