The Houston Association of Black Journalists is gearing up for its 2025 Sneaker Ball Gala, set for Saturday, October 25. The annual event, known for blending formal attire with sneakers, celebrates students pursuing journalism and communications careers while bringing together media professionals, community leaders, and mentors for a night of networking, recognition, and fun. The […]

By: Paris Blaylock On HBCU campuses, there is only one place to go on Hump Day: The Yard. It is a spot where students, organizations, and even faculty gather to celebrate the halfway point to the weekend. Last Wednesday, ESSENCE Girls United and AT&T brought the excitement to Texas Southern University for the inaugural stop […]

By: Paris Blaylock Texas Southern University’s auditorium came to life as students poured in for the Essence Girls United Yard Tour. The campus became more than a meeting ground for a few hours; it transformed into a realm of possibility. In partnership with AT&T, the tour’s stop at TSU highlighted the future of technology and […]

By: Erin Slaughter Melanie Lawson, one of Houston’s most respected journalists, will retire from ABC13 in January 2026 after a career spanning more than 40 years. The station, along with local news outlets, confirmed her retirement, marking the end of an era for viewers who have relied on her reporting for decades. Lawson grew up […]

By: KTSU2 reporter Erin Slaughter On Oct. 31, Texas Southern University (TSU) students marched from campus to Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, a historic institution in Houston’s Third Ward, determined to lead the charge for change and encourage civic engagement among their peers.  The march was organized by TSU student Chardai Victorian, who said she wanted […]