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A story worthy of a king’s crown – KTSU2

Houston, TX— He spoke with remarkable assurance, composure, and conviction as he reflected on pivotal moments, character-building challenges, and life lessons that formed him into today’s man.

On one occasion, the session turned more conversational as senior Montgomery Morris expressed his parents’ philosophy of challenging society’s views of what it means to be a student-athlete throughout his high school years.

Extensively engaged in his high school’s Business Professionals of America chapte
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Megan Thee Stallion makes one Houston teen’s dream a reality

Women in hip-hop have had an unprecedented run over the last few years, with the debut of numerous new artists breaking new ground, most notably the Houston Hottie— Megan Pete.

Known by her stage name Megan Thee Stallion, she rose in popularity after recordings of her freestyling became popular on several social media platforms, including Twitter.

Since then, the Houston native has won three Grammy Awards, six BET Awards, four American Music Awards, charted two singles on the US Billboard Hot1

TSU students troubled by Sen. Cruz’s visit to campus – KTSU2

Houston, TX— Texas Southern University Student Government Association representatives were united in opposition to U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s visit to the university on Tuesday, Feb. 22, despite the Republican leader’s assertion that he was there to assist the university during a meeting with the school’s new President and hand-selected students.

In a letter posted Monday ahead of the senator’s visit, the SGA referenced the country’s current political climate and other grounds to boycott the meeting.
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Houston’s Mo’ Better Brews reimagines vegan cuisine

HOUSTON, TX – The delectable, flavorful dishes that are a staple of traditional soul food have been accepted as a thing of the past by most transitioning to a vegan lifestyle.

For many Houstonians who helped celebrate The Breakfast Klub’s 20th anniversary in the city, the prospect of a vegan alternative to Southern breakfast and brunch staples such as chicken and waffles or shrimp and grits is novel.

However, one local couple is reimagining vegan food perceptions one dish at a time with their
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Napoleon Johnson: Pioneering journalist returns to 2, station where his storied career began

Wearing a monochromatic ensemble, the seasoned storyteller quips that he has received all three of his vaccination shots before removing his mask to admire the renovations at his old stomping ground.

When Napoleon Johnson began his storied career at KPRC 2 in 1971, he was the fourth African American television broadcast journalist in Houston—providing a platform for an entirely new generation of Black journalists to embark on and forge their paths.

“It’s totally new and beautiful, and I really

Despite recent cases, residents celebrate MLK Jr. Day – KTSU2

Houston, TX— Houstonians turned out in force to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with two parades honoring the Civil Rights icon on January 17.

This year marked the 43rd anniversary of the Houston Black Heritage Society’s Original Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, which was forced to go virtual the previous year due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

As COVID-19 instances continue to climb in Harris County, Major Sylvester Turner assuaged people’s concerns early this month by stating that this year

A young woman’s empowering journey toward service to others, and more – KTSU2

Houston, TX— Even through a Zoom video chat, senior Mariah Campbell exudes an air of poise and assurance in her movements and speech. The conversation touched on a variety of subjects, with some poignant moments relating to her life inspirations, the daily obstacles faced by young Black women, and what motivates her to continue reaching new heights as she embarks on a journey that will empower her to contribute toward the solutions to the many problems she intends to tackle.

While Campbell is w

You may now refer to her as Megan Thee Graduate – KTSU2

Houston, Texas— Megan Thee Stallion added another title to her stage persona as she graduated from Texas Southern University with a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration on Dec. 11 as a member of the 2021 winter graduating class.

To commemorate Megan’s approaching graduation, Twitter Music has launched a new set of emojis with the hashtags # HottieGraduation, # MeganTheeGraduate, and many others, urging all Hotties to “turn up HTX style” this weekend.

Megan was one of 843 graduates who

Forging one’s legacy, this young man’s journey – KTSU2

Coming from a family of Black women educated at Historically Black Colleges or Universities, senior D’Angelo Colter was certain he would attend an HBCU.

His sister is a graduate of the esteemed Howard University, and his aunt is a graduate of the illustrious Texas Southern University in Houston.

While some may consider it fate for Colter to find himself on the same Tiger Walk as his aunt, he does not.

In his mind, Howard was the “mecca” of HBCUs, as he put it. Referring to it as his former “d
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TSU students’ reactions to the AstroWorld Festival tragedy – KTSU2

Numerous lawsuits have been filed against Houston artist Travis Scott and concert organizers in the aftermath of the AstroWorld Festival tragedy, which claimed nine lives and injured many more.

The father of 9-year-old Ezra Blount filed a lawsuit in Harris County Tuesday accusing the rapper, along with entertainment company Live Nation and Scott’s Cactus Jack Production, of “negligent and grossly negligent conduct” following his son being trampled at the festival Friday night.

The lawsuit seek
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Breaking: Chaos erupts at Astroworld Festival, claiming lives and injuring many – KTSU2

Officials in Houston confirm at least eight fatalities and numerous injuries during Friday night’s opening show of artist Travis Scott’s AstroWorld Festival.

The deaths and injuries happened when the crowd of 50-thousand started to surge towards the stage; however, the cause of deaths and injuries have not been confirmed, said Houston Police Chief Troy Finner.

Along with the verified deaths, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Fire Department Chief Samuel Peña revealed that 11 of the
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Ocean of Soul welcomes Houston rapper Don Toliver – KTSU2

Texas Southern University’s “Ocean of Soul” marching band performed two of rapper Don Toliver’s songs during his “surprise” homecoming reception at the corner of Attucks St. and Wheeler Ave on Thursday, Oct 21.

The Houston rapper, who was in town for his Bayou Music Center performances on Wednesday and Thursday, was greeted by several fans as he descended a slab—an old-school American car with candy paint and Texan Wire Wheels ’83s® or ’84s® Elbow® known as Swangas®—procession taking pictures a

Miss TSU, Mariah Campbell, says use social media for good, and take control of your narrative – KTSU2

There is no doubt that the rise of social media has enabled individuals to network and reconnect with one another at a much faster rate than ever before.

At the time, Facebook’s capacity to connect people from all over the world was revolutionary. Instagram allowed users to create an online photo album and share it with their friends. Users could share their fleeting thoughts with their followers via Twitter. However, it is the addictive nature of these platforms’ likes, comments, and newsfeed
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After an hours-long outage, Facebook and Instagram are back online – KTSU2

Facebook appeared to have resolved networking issues that caused the company’s flagship app to be unavailable for more than six hours on Monday.

According to monitoring service DownDetector, users of Facebook’s sister applications, Instagram and WhatsApp, reported an increase in account access issues around 11:35 a.m. ET Monday—rendering all three applications inoperable.

The company, which has come under fire for allegedly putting profit over safety, acknowledged the outage in a tweet but did
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“N’Credible” surprise for HBCU students – KTSU2

Nick Cannon, host of “The Masked Singer” and “Wild ‘N Out,” debuted his daytime talk show this week, featuring celebrity guests and a special surprise for deserving students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUS).

D’Angelo Colter, President of the Student Government Association (SGA) at Texas Southern University, joined Cannon and six other undergraduates to discuss the factors that influenced their decision to attend an HBCU and the debt accumulated on that journey.

“I was
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Pac-12 and SWAC announce educational and basketball partnership – KTSU2

The Southwestern Athletics and Pac-12 conferences recently announced a new basketball educational and scheduling partnership to pioneer an annual home-and-home men’s and women’s basketball series between member institutions.

The partnership aims to establish not only a venue for competition, but also a platform for the promotion of anti-racism and social justice. It is expected to begin the following season, the 2022-23 season, and continue through the 2025-26 season.

Kevin Granger, Vice Presi
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A Houston high school sets a new standard – KTSU2

The vibrant history of the historic Third Ward district is frequently overshadowed by the community’s lingering inequalities— Jack Yates High School is a part of that vibrant thread.

The high school, named for Rev John Henry “Jack” Yates, a former slave and minister, has seen a number of graduates fall victim to the community’s systemic obstacles.

Notable is the May 2020 death in Minneapolis, Minnesota, of George Floyd, a Jack Yates alumnus and native Houstonian. An injustice that sparked nati
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Critical Race Theory in the lone star state – KTSU2

Numerous Houston residents believe that Texas legislators intentionally misrepresent critical race theory in order to further polarize the state.

Recently, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed legislation restricting how current events and America’s history of racism can be taught in schools. House Bill 3979, dubbed the “critical race theory bill,” is the latest tactic to galvanize the Republican base to oppose recent reexaminations of the role of slavery and segregation in American history, as we