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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: 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 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 “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, 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: Paris Blaylock Still adorned in her white lab coat, her class had just ended. Though winded from the energy required to teach, she maintained a calm and professional composure. Hailing from Dayton, Ohio, she earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from Alabama A&M University. Sha’awn Gilbert is pursuing her master’s in Biology at Texas […]
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: KTSU2 Reporter Jourdan Mathis Texas Southern University (TSU) students demystified the underlying messages behind Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 Super Bowl halftime performance, unpacking its powerful messaging and cultural significance. Lamar, known for his conscious raps and activism through performance, took the stage to deliver a performance that centered around elements of American symbolism and patriotic […]
