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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 […]
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: Paris Blaylock On Sept. 9, campaign tables lined the Tiger Walk, decorated with snacks, pens, and sticky notes, as eager candidates reeled in their peers. The 2025–2026 school year has opened with a lively senate election season, as candidates and a newly created Health and Wellness Senator position draw students into campaigns focused on […]
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, […]
“You’ve got to just let it work, let time and trust the process.” Dr. Moore-Terrell At a young age, Dr. Adrienne Moore-Terrell knew she wanted to attend an HBCU. (Historical Black College or University) Now, she is putting the writing on the walls as a Professor at Texas Southern University, 2x HBCU alumna, and founder […]
