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Many Houston residents believe that Texas legislators intentionally misrepresent critical race theory in order to further polarize the state. Recently, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed legislation restricting how current events and America’s history of racism can be taught in schools. House Bill 3979, dubbed the “critical race theory bill,” is the latest tactic to galvanize […]
By KTSU2 News Service One of Houston’s most dynamic gospel choir directors and Texas Southern University alumnus Darius Clay, along with his musical company, Intergenerational Chorale (IGC) will be hosting a groundbreaking musical Saturday, July 25 at 7p.m. at the Garden of Gethsemane church in Houston at 4715 Griggs Road. The event, dubbed 80s/90s Summer […]
By KTSU2News The sole finalist for Texas Southern University’s next President is Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young, a message posted on the University’s website said. A confirmation vote by the Board of Regents is scheduled for June 17. “Dr. Crumpton-Young is an experienced University leader and tireless advocate for students. Her impeccable credentials made her standout […]
The School of Communication and KTSU2 will host a virtual finals’ bash Friday, April 30 at noon on Zoom. The event is titled “Countdown to Finals” and is designed to give students that last big push before final exams, which are May 3 -7. “We know that our students have had a very challenging semester […]
The young and talented Jaelyn “JaeRene” Chapman was involved and killed in a fatal wrong-way car accident with a highly intoxicated driver on Westpark Tollway on April 7, 2021. The accident occurred just after 2 a.m. in the inbound lanes near Dunvale with three other individuals in the vehicle that are currently in critical condition. […]
By Dexter Maryland The mighty Texas Southern University Tigers steamed past the Mountaineers of Mount St. Mary’s University 60 to 52 in the first game of the NCAA Basketball Tournament today. TSU alumni, students, and Tiger fans, who watched the game outside of Sawyer auditorium, were thrilled with the win. Guard John Jones vlogs about […]
By Kennedi Robinson Texas Southern University’s very own, Megan (Pete) Thee Stallion, had a stellar and history making filled night at Sunday’s 63rd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony. The rapper took home three GRAMMY awards including: “Savage Remix” ft. Beyonce for Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance at the GRAMMYs, and Best New Artist. Megan is […]
By KTSU2 News Service Texas Southern University’s internationally noted debate team gave a rousing performance during a presidential pre-inaugural virtual event Tuesday designed to promote unity and celebrate the resiliency, culture and heroism of the Black community. The performance titled “Democracy Prevails” was pre-recorded and streamed live on bideninaugural.org/watch/ . The two-minute and six second […]
By KTSU2 News Service A Texas Southern University student said the mob violence at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday was unbelievable and that America needs to come together and not allow the divisive leadership of President Trump to further divide the nation. Deona Braxton said no one wins from violent confrontation. “I can’t believe that in […]
By KTSU2 News Service Violent protest erupted in Washington, D.C. Wednesday when pro-Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol Building attempting to stop lawmakers from certifying Electoral College votes declaring Joe Biden President-elect. Thousands of protestors poured onto the Capitol grounds, scaled the west wall, clashed with police, broke past barriers and stormed into the congressional […]
