February 14, 2026

Education

Black History, Culture, Education, News, Texas

Know your history: African American folklorist J. Mason Brewer

When you think of “folklore,” an African American may not initially come to mind. We are about to change that. In this week’s “Know Your...

Education, HBCU, Local, News, Texas

TSU taps new’ Ocean of Soul’ band director

Texas Southern University has named Mr. Brian Simmons as the new Director of The Ocean of Soul Marching Band and an instructor in the Music...

Education, Local, News

Millard House tapped to lead HISD

After a lengthy process of gathering stakeholder input, a nationwide search that included a diverse pool of applicants, and a comprehensive interview process, the HISD...

Community, Education, HBCU, Local, News

Board confirms Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young as new TSU president

The Texas Southern University Board of Regents named Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young as the sole finalist for the position of President of Texas Southern University....

Education, Local, National, News

No, college is not the only way to be successful

While we definitely promote higher learning in the Black community, we need to stop telling our children that it’s the only way to go. There...

Columnists, Commentary, Community, Editorial, Education, HBCU, National, News, Opinion, Texas

Why aren’t more Black students attending HBCUs?

This past year put Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) on the map. The election of Howard University graduate Kamala Harris for the second highest...

Community, Education, HBCU, Local, News, Texas

Benjamin Crump Social Justice Endowed Scholarship at TSU

Benjamin Crump, renowned attorney, civil rights leader and author, presented Texas Southern University with a $20,000 check after serving as commencement speaker at the university’s...

Education, News, School

Was cutting Howard University’s Classics Department the right decision?

By: Neveah Richardson There are probably over a thousand reasons I chose to attend Howard University. Between the legendary alumni and prestigious name, my decision...

Community, Education, Featured, Local, News

Lone Star College named Outstanding Diverse Organization

Lone Star College received the 2021 Diversity in Business Award from the Houston Business Journal for promoting and advancing diversity. The award honors organizations and...