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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 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: 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 […]
On March 4, 1960, several students from Texas Southern University held the first sit-in in Houston at a Weingarten’s grocery store lunch counter, which ultimately played a role in ending segregation across the city.
Texas’ first Black ski club is breaking barriers in the Lone Star state and beyond.
By Amber Land HOUSTON – Standing in front of the Martin Luther King building at Texas Southern University is an iconic sculpture called African Queen Mother. Many view it as a large fountain or a landmark for campus directions. However, the 12-foot sculpture has historical significance and dates back to early folktales passed down through […]
“Graduating students must be prepared to reconcile or strike a balance between their values and the culture of the organizations they aspire to. Some corporate cultures require a certain look or presentation to suit specific expectations.” These are one of the few takeaways when the founder and the Chief Executive Officer of the Houston-based AIX […]
The computer screens of dozens of young men and women were illuminated with a feeling of optimism and change, as students from all over had a discussion for the ages. On Jan. 26, the Department for Urban and Housing Department’s Secretary Marcia Fudge spoke with HBCU students across the nation on a virtual platform. She […]
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