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By Bradley Clark A Texas-size thunderstorm didn’t stop Texas Southern University students from voting on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which, some said, was the most consequential election of their lives. For TSU Herald reporter Jamarion Owens, the opportunity to use his voice in this year’s election as a first-time voter was especially meaningful. “Being a first-time […]
By Paris Blaylock Chants of “Tigers vote! Tigers vote!” echoed down the Tiger Walk as Texas Southern University’s sorority and fraternity members marched to the polls at the Recreation Center on Election Day. Signs decorated with “Vote” dotted the herd of the students who made their way to the polls with TSU’s Greek life at […]
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 […]
By Shaneece Flax Community members and candidates for office amassed on Saturday, Oct. 12 at the University of Houston in Sugar Land for the Fort Bend Candidate Forum hosted by Emgage and Baker Ripley, and a host of partner organizations, to participate in a non- partisan discussion before the election season. Candidates ranged from the […]
By: Paris Blaylock Lassoes, cowboy hats and saddles were mounted next to three leather couches on the stage in Sawyer Auditorium. Moments later those seats would be filled with legends from the realm of Black cowboys. From bull riders to stock contractors, professionals shared insights on the challenges of race and gender in the realm […]
By Jayhlin Rodgers The 2024 Center for Journalism and Democracy (CJD) summit was filled with the distinct chatter of eager HBCU students. Curiousness drove discussions on how Black journalists can dictate their voices within political reporting. “HBCUs must cover political issues because, in this country, being Black is political,” said Nikole Hannah-Jones, founder of the […]
By: Jada B. Terry On Wednesday, October 8, The Center for Journalism and Democracy (CJD) hosted several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) at its annual summit on the campus of Howard University (HU) in Washington, D.C. Before the summit, in preparation for the discussions, an “INDABA” Student Press Leadership and Innovation Conference was held for HBCU news […]
By: Jayhlin Rodgers Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris reached millions in their first face-to-face presidential debate. “The debate was very intense,” said Andrea Taylor, junior Radio, Television and Film (RTF) major. The debate, live broadcasted, reached 57.7 million homes and touched on topics revolving abortion, immigration, the economy, and foreign policy. […]
By: Jayhlin Rodgers The glaring lights of Texas Southern University’s dressing rooms shined brightly on the 2024-25 Mister and Miss Residential Life and Housing (RLH) pageant. “Yeah, the lighting in here is great,” said an excited Artist Tyson, a junior political science major and newly crowned Mister RLH. This was Tyson’s first time competing in […]
By: Shaneece Flax The initial presidential debate unfolded, and students from Texas Southern University (TSU) gathered for a viewing party at the Ensemble Theatre in Houston, Texas, on Sep. 10, 8 pm. Students who attended the watch party expressed significant concerns about the responses given by both candidates to the questions posed. “Clearly Harris answered […]
