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Black History: Dreadlocks

February 16, 2020 / By: aframnews

Dreadlocks -- the traditional, yet controversial hairstyle has been around for centuries. Despite the issues we’ve come across in European society, it’s important to understand the reasons and the impact the style has on one’s culture and spirituality.

Earn the sacrifice of your ancestors

February 16, 2020 / By: aframnews

Think about our ancestors, enslaved Africans who endured unimaginable torture and abuse, How do we repay their sacrifices? By sagging our pants, beefing on social media, throwing subliminal slugs in online memes and crying every five minutes that someone is “hating” on us?

Community steps up, pours out love for former Houston Oilers player

February 16, 2020 / By: aframnews

By: N.L. Preston HOUSTON - He thanks the good Lord up above, the community who's rushed in to help...

TSU hosts “Getting in the Trenches: Navigating Race Talk during Hostile Times”

February 16, 2020 / By: aframnews

Texas Southern University hosted the “Getting in the Trenches: Navigating Race Talk during Hostile Times" fireside chat with University of Houston-Downtown Center for Critical Race Studies (CCRS) Scholar-in-Resident Dr. Tina Harris and TSU Interim Dean of the School of Communications Dr. Rockell Brown-Burton.