Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023

TSU ​​makes bold legislative request, nearly $1billion

Texas Southern University (TSU) requests nearly a billion dollars from state lawmakers during the 2023 legislative session.

Jackson Lee adding Tyre Nichols to George Floyd Act

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) has reintroduced the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, adding a “Tyre Nichols Duty to […]

Ron DeSantis and the miseducation of America

After constant pressure from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other right-wing conservatives, the College Board kicked off Black History Month […]

E’lasia Yarbrough helps Wheatley stay atop District 21

If you are a basketball fan but have yet to hear the name “E’lasia Yarbrough,” get ready to hear her […]

Gov. Abbott issues new TSU Board of Regents appointments

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Richard A. Johnson, III, Ed.D. and Brandon Simmons and reappointed James Benham to the Texas […]

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