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By Erin Slaughter “We are not stupid; we know what we are up against,” said Sandy Close, executive director of ACom (American Community Media). Sandy Close The media round table hosted on May 8th, by Houston Community Media, brought together nonprofit and community groups focused on helping individuals eligible for U.S. citizenship navigate the naturalization […]
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 Amber Land Nearly 75 years ago, Juanita Hamilton made history as the first Miss Texas Southern University (TSU)—an achievement that became a turning point for the institution and its students. Yet, the path to this moment came with challenges. Hamilton enrolled at TSU in 1948, when it was still known as Texas State University […]
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 […]
