Events
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 […]
“It is not about who you know but who knows you.” By Anthony Ogbo Honorable Martha Castex-Tatum, Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Houston, delivered the opening remarks on Monday, April 8, 2024, at the 42nd Intercultural and Communication Conference of the School of Communication at Texas Southern University (TSU) – Commweek. In her address, […]
By Joshua Molock On Aug. 27, Texas Southern University held its inaugural Fan Fest, introducing all 16 TSU teams. Fans had the opportunity to meet the student-athletes, get autographs, and interact with teams, which included the TSU Ocean of Soul, TSU Cheerleaders, and Tiger Sensations Dance Team. The event took place at the H&PE arena and had a special appearance by […]
By Bradley Clark Texas Southern University’s library rang with laughter, joy, and a sense of style as the Department of English, World Languages, and Philosophy hosted the 2023 LIT Fashion event. The showcase held on April 21 capped off the Text and Textile Two-Day Symposium and Fashion Show Transdisciplinary Event, which began on the day […]
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 […]
By Matthew J. Parker The Center for Journalism and Democracy (CJD) invited budding journalism students from seven Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tuesday, Nov. 15, to attend its inaugural Democracy Summit on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. Students and their professors sat alongside dozens of professional journalists and renowned members of […]