Author: Erin Slaughter
By KTSU2 Reporter Erin Slaughter https://www.instagram.com/charliekirk1776?igsh=dXgwMmpudG9sMXJu Photo by Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk unleashed a wave of passionate dialogue and intense debate among students at Texas Southern University (TSU). Kirk was fatally shot on Sept. 10 during a public debate at Utah Valley University. The […]
By KTSU2 Reporter Erin Slaughter HOUSTON, Texas — With over 360,000 Houston residents eligible for U.S. citizenship, Emgage Texas is committed to guiding them through the naturalization process and promoting full civic participation. Part of Emgage USA, a national nonprofit founded in 2006, Emgage Texas empowers Muslim Americans through civic engagement, leadership development, and political […]
By KTSU2 Reporter Erin Slaughter “I don’t have a son, so I can’t speak to what it’s like to have a star football or basketball player,” she said, her voice steady with pride. “But my star is in the band.” — Dr. Kwanza Oliver, Band Mother On a golden August morning, Oliver set out from Atlanta, […]
By Erin Slaughter “We are not stupid; we know what we are up against,” said Sandy Close, executive director of ACom (American Community Media). Sandy Close The media round table hosted on May 8th, by Houston Community Media, brought together nonprofit and community groups focused on helping individuals eligible for U.S. citizenship navigate the naturalization […]
By Erin Slaughter, KTSU2 multimedia journalist and director Texas Southern University (TSU) kicked off its Women’s History Month celebration on March 19 by honoring trailblazing women who have helped shape not only the legacy of the university but also the cultural and civic fabric of the greater Houston area. The President’s Lounge in the Sterling […]
By: Erin Slaughter On March 19, Houston Community Media, formerly known as Houston Ethnic Media, hosted a roundtable with nonprofits and media outlets to discuss legislative proposals that could restrict voting rights in Texas and educate communities on how to safeguard their right to vote. The discussion featured a diverse group of experts, including Emily […]
By: Erin Slaughter In the heart of the Third Ward, she sat in her living room, golden sunlight spilling across the floor. Her patience was as thick as the black-and-gray dreadlocks woven intricately down her back. Her music students were running late for practice, leaving her a brief moment of stillness to reflect on the […]
By: Erin Slaughter The warm rays of sunshine beat down on Cristal Martinez’s face as she took in the moment, appreciating her surroundings at Texas Southern University (TSU). It was a brief moment of peace before the demands of her busy day took over. But even in these quiet moments, she said her mind often […]
By: Erin Slaughter Vibrant colors, curls, and bold Black girl hairstyles adorn the Tiger Walk at Texas Southern University (TSU) as the new semester kicks off. At TSU, young Black women proudly wear their hair as a powerful declaration of individuality, comfortability, and identity. Dayja Saures, a recent graduate of the Thurgood Marshall School of […]
As I stood on the far left of the stage, less than 100 feet from where the Vice President soon took the platform, my heart races with anticipation. I held my camera in one hand and my phone in the other, determined not to miss a single, pivotal moment. Nearby, a rally staff member urged me […]
