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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: 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 […]
As I stood on the far left of the stage, less than 100 feet from where the Vice President soon took the platform, my heart races with anticipation. I held my camera in one hand and my phone in the other, determined not to miss a single, pivotal moment. Nearby, a rally staff member urged me […]
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 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: Jayhlin Rodgers Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris reached millions in their first face-to-face presidential debate. “The debate was very intense,” said Andrea Taylor, junior Radio, Television and Film (RTF) major. The debate, live broadcasted, reached 57.7 million homes and touched on topics revolving abortion, immigration, the economy, and foreign policy. […]
