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May 31, 2025

Daily Update​s

THE BATTLE OVER VALUES

America is engaged in a spiritual battle over values: multicultural democratic values versus MAGA White Privilege values. Values dictate institutional structures as well as lifestyles. In 2024, America elected presidential leadership that has shown absolute disregard for established principles of law and order in governmental affairs. What an ungodly shame.

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TSU BOARD OF REGENTS AND PRESIDENT LOOK TO THE FUTURE

By: TSU Media One year ago today, Texas Southern University’s Board of Regents voted unanimously to appoint James W. Crawford III, Vice Admiral and Judge Advocate General of the Navy (Ret.), as TSU’s 14th President. “As we launched the search, leaders across Texas shared their affection for TSU as a

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CAN REPUBLICANS WIN A FAIR FIGHT?

By: Roy Douglas Malonson They say if you can’t win fairly, just move the goalposts. In the case of Texas’s 18th Congressional District—once a stronghold for Black political power—that’s exactly what’s happening. And the truth is more disturbing than many voters realize. Let’s not sugarcoat it: Republicans can’t win this

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Kirk Franklin Honored At The BET Awards 2025

The BET Awards 2025 was a night to remember, but one of the most memorable moments was when gospel legend Kirk Franklin was honored for his outstanding contributions to music and culture. Known for his dynamic presence and powerful music, Franklin’s recognition was a highlight of the event, celebrating his

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Janet Jackson AMA Icon Award 2025

Janet Jackson, the iconic pop and R&B superstar, has been announced as the recipient of the American Music Awards Icon Award in 2025. This prestigious honor is a testament to her enduring influence and contributions to the music industry over several decades. Known for her innovative style, powerful performances, and

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National News

By: Roy Douglas Malonson They say if you can’t win fairly, just move the goalposts. In the case of Texas’s 18th Congressional District—once a stronghold for Black political power—that’s exactly what’s happening. And the truth is more disturbing than many voters realize. Let’s not sugarcoat it: Republicans can’t win this district in a fair...

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Warda Binte Zahid attended Nimitz High School and began taking classes at LSC-North Harris as a dual credit student. After one semester on campus, she

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By Taalib Saber, attorney and owner of The Saber Firm   As Black History Month reminds us of our legacy of resilience and economic power,

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