Author: Amber Land
By Amber Land Nearly 75 years ago, Juanita Hamilton made history as the first Miss Texas Southern University [TSU]—an achievement that became a turning point for the institution and its students. Hamilton enrolled at TSU in 1948, under its former name of Texas State University for Negroes. Determined to set a new precedent, TSU students petitioned […]
TSU Comm Week 2024: Campus leaders and media professionals urge students them to amplify their voices.
By Amber Land The Center for Journalism and Democracy’s [CJD] executive director visited Texas Southern University on April 11 to discuss partnering with the School of Communication. Dr. Kali-Ahset Amen talked to TSU students and faculty about the center’s vision to double down on journalism training. She said Historically Black Colleges and Universities [HBCUs] are […]
By Amber Land HOUSTON – Standing in front of the Martin Luther King building at Texas Southern University is an iconic sculpture called African Queen Mother. Many view it as a large fountain or a landmark for campus directions. However, the 12-foot sculpture has historical significance and dates back to early folktales passed down through […]
Atlanta rapper Clifford, T.I.,’ Harris made a surprise visit to Texas Southern University to announce his partnership with Moolah Wireless and provide free tablets for TSU students.
A team of Texas Southern University journalists travels to Washington, D.C., for the Democracy Summit at Howard University.
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