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By Janaya Britton My name is Janaya–with a Southern “juh-” , a charismatic “-nye” and a peaceful “-yuh” . My name emerged from my grandmother’s dream of a young Black girl preaching whose name was either Janai or Janaya. The origin is Hebrew and it means “God has answered” or “God’s gracious gift”. This […]
By: Januel Burton HOUSTON — Many Houstonians showed their way of honoring the many African-Americans who’ve lost their lives to police brutality by painting murals across the city. The artists who painted the murals wanted to keep the legacy of people like George Floyd alive. At the corner of La Branch St. and Alabama St, […]
Photo via National Association of Black Journalists By: Chandrelle Lazard Chandrelle wrote this story on August 11, 2020, African-American journalists said their cultural identity should be an asset and not a liability at a National Association of Black Journalists webinar held recently. The discussion was among a plethora of virtual conversations held during the four-day […]
By: Maiya Turner (Maiya Turner wrote this story on July 15, the day of the Instagram live discussion) HOUSTON – Andrew Rodriguez never imagined that he would be leading a protest to bring awareness about a 20-year-old Fort Hood soldier who was brutally murdered, dismembered and buried on a river bank 20 miles east of […]
By: Chandrelle Lazard (Chandrelle wrote this article on March 4, 2020, the 60th anniversary of the sit-in. Mr. Bland transitioned on July 9, 2020.) HOUSTON— The spirit of justice, passion and civil rights surrounded the illustrious Texas Southern University campus sixty years ago today. Even though the laws of Jim Crow stood in opposition and […]
By KTSU2News Wire Over 1,000 people streamed into Hermann Square at Houston city hall for a candle light vigil for #VanessaGuillen, a soldier stationed at Fort Hood who was brutally murdered. The crowd marched from Discovery Green to city hall on July 4 demanding the military be more forthright about what happened to Guillen who […]
By KTSU2News Wire Over 1,000 people chanted #NoMas on the steps of Houston’s city hall on July 4 as they demanded justice for #VanessaGuillen, a soldier stationed at Fort Hood who was brutally murdered. The crowd marched from Discovery Green to Hermann Square demanding the military be more forthright about what happened to Guillen who […]
By Isaiah Robinson HOUSTON—Against the odds, a positive and faith-driven African-American woman is throwing her name in the ring to run for 2020 president as an independent. Jade Simmons, a woman full of life, love and energy who is looking to bring a new light to the White House. A vibrant voice for truth on […]
Despite the decision to cancel the commencement ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas Southern University held a virtual commencement May 9, 2020 in replacement to celebrate the graduating seniors.
The KTSU2 Radio Drama debuts Friday, Oct. 4 at 2p.m. HOUSTON (September 30, 2019) The KTSU2 Radio Drama, a contemporary digital narrative that includes sound effects and original music, premieres live Friday, Oct. 4 at 2p.m. on Texas Southern University’s student run digital station, http://bit.ly/ktsu2_, and social media platforms. KTSU2 officially launched on February 19 […]
