Events
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: Briannah Dilworth On Friday, April 11, Texas Southern University’s School of Communication students rolled out the red carpet to conclude International Communication Week with the student-led Red Carpet Media Mixer. With over 200 attendees, the event aimed to connect students with professionals across media industries to help bridge the gap between classroom learning and […]
By: Paris Blaylock Texas Southern University’s Research Week featured Damola Idowu, CEO of Toyz Electronics, who took the stage to educate, advocate, and encourage diversity in technology and AI. Idowu, a Nigerian-American entrepreneur and engineer, implored the need to create pathways in STEM for minorities while sharing how he took the reigns himself. “In technology, […]
By: Imari Holmes On Thursday, February 12th, Texas Southern University (TSU) hosted its 2025 Black History Convocation, reminding attendees of the significant labor of African Americans and their lasting impact on society. The event began at approximately 12:10 p.m., with over 100 students, faculty, and alumni eager to learn and celebrate all aspects of Black […]
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 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: KTSU2 Reporter Erin Slaughter During a three-day writing boot camp organized by the Center for Journalism and Democracy (CJD), Texas Southern University (TSU) students seized the opportunity to refine their skills in preparation for the upcoming investigative reporting course. The goal of the writing boot camp was to enhance students’ skills and ensure their […]
By: Erin Slaughter On April 25, Texas Southern University (TSU) announced James Crawford III, a distinguished serviceman and trusted advisor to world leaders, as the sole finalist for its presidency, marking a pivotal moment in the university’s journey toward a new era of leadership. Following the announcement, Crawford, a retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral with […]
The School of Communication prepared me for this opportunity by getting me out of my shell. Without the School of Communication, I wouldn’t be who I am today. Jackie Edwards 2024-2025 Mister TSU On Sunday, April 21, in Granville Sawyer Auditorium, School of Communication scholars Jackie Edwards and Brianna Turner were crowned the next 23rd […]
