Innovation
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: 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: 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 […]
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 […]
As a Texas Southern University (TSU) Grad, We Care Rx Pharmacy owner, Dr. Brandy Williams, understands the struggle of long days and nights studying, searching, pleading, and applying for funding to purchase reading materials and items needed to get through the pharmacology program. Recently contributing $100,000 to TSU’s pharmacy program, Williams’ plans to continue these […]
A team of Texas Southern University journalists travels to Washington, D.C., for the Democracy Summit at Howard University.
On Sunday, Aug. 21st, music Executive and CEO of Wreckshop Records & ASAP Bail Bonds, Derrick Dixon, partnered with Houston rappers, Erica Banks, Kirko Bangz, and DJ XO to take 3 students on a back-to-school shopping spree in The Galleria Mall. The 4th annual back-to-school shopping spree experience kicked off in June when Dixon and […]
By Kennedi Robinson Hundreds of students and community members gathered at Texas Southern University for the “First Day of Voting March to The Polls” rally held on Tuesday, Oct. 13 to encourage the community to hit the polls for early voting. The event began at 11:30a.m. near TSU’s University Towers and ended at the West […]
_______________________________________________________________ By Jonathan Madden KTSU2 The Voice, Texas Southern University’s student run multimedia station, is taking innovation to the next level by hosting a block party online tonight. The block party will be from 8p.m. to 10p.m. and will consist of a virtual dance party, costume contest, prize giveaways, Greek stroll off, and voter registration […]
By Jonathan Madden College has always been a place for higher learning and life changing social experiences, especially at HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), which have been the breeding ground for cultural shifts within the African-American community and the world. “The Yard” is full of #BlackGirlMagic and #BlackBoyJoy. There is innovative fashion, music, dance, […]
