VOLUME 70 | ISSUE 11 February 28, 2018
THE TSU HERALD
The New King Look
Nouveau Noir | Scout Troop 242 | TSU Riots of 1967 | The Black Panther
The New King Look | NBA All-Star Game
EDITOR’S LETTER
EDITORIAL STAFF Todd Travon Rogers EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Brandon Aninipot MANAGING EDITOR www.thetsuherald.com Terrance Turner NEWS EDITOR Tasha Poullard OPINIONS EDITOR
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Todd Travon Rogers, Editor-in-Chief
Greetings Tigers, First, I want to say that I was very taken aback by the backlash the TSU Herald staff received in regards to the cover of our “Leaders of the New School” issue. As a budding journalist, I truly believed that it was my job to engage the student body with not only intellectual topics, but social commentary and provocative storytelling that would eventually lead to a great discussion. Unfortunately, I did not do my job. Instead, I left our readers hanging by publishing an image without articulating the true message. As a journalist, it’s actually my job to lay out all of the facts for the reader to digest and come to their own conclusions based on said facts. The controversy came due to the lack of explanation behind the image. Again, my goal was to use the image of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a du-rag to symbolize the need for conversation and to bridge the gap between old school leadership styles and the mobilization of this generation’s youth. To me, the du-rag symbolizes more than a “thug look” or criminal lifestyle, as some readers suggest. When I view the image, I
Secondly, I’d like to address both the negative feedback we received, as well as, the support that was garnered due to the MLK issue. I find it wild that the TSU Herald staff had to decipher the mixed views from the administration. We received support from the VP of Student Services, Dr. Moffett, who said he stands behind what we’re doing with the paper, however other upper-level administration held their tongues in regards to the situation that unfolded. Although, we are working to collaborate on larger projects – the new Dean of the School of Communications – Dr. Odine was very disappointed in our level of judgement, but considers this a learning experience for everyone involved. At the end of the day, we made a mistake, and were learning from it. I also find it wild that our issues were temporarily pulled from the stands, based on social media commentary which stemmed from a negative post created by alumni from a rival university. Many of my professors and mentors chimed in on the conversation, very unapologetic and understanding to the purpose of our message. Lastly, I would like to thank all the students and faculty that submitted articles in response, as well as, held forums to discuss the issue. Moving forward, the TSU Herald is taking into consideration our readership. We understand that we made a clear divide and my hope is that this issue helps to rectify the situation. I am standing by my decision and reasoning for publishing the image in the first place. I’ve decided that I have to take risks in order to make change.
Todd Travon Rogers 70th Editor-in-Chief
Letters to the Editor Dr. King’s Image Response: Your efforts to bridge the gap between the “old-school” leadership style and the “newage” way of thinking when it comes to mobilizing large groups for a common goal was intriguing, however I do not agree with the image and your efforts for two key reasons. One, it’s contradicting. Dr. King once said, “We can’t change the world unless we change ourselves.” How can we expect to change the negative stereotype that all Black men are “thugs” with this image? Two, Dr. King was a non-violent leader. To place a du-rag on his head delineates a gang member which is perceived as violent. Rayna Williams
Concerning the Feb. 7th TSU Herald: I find the image of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a durag on as a bridge between the old and the young a disgrace. I would preferred a Black Lives Matter or HBCUs Matter t-shirt to be more better intellectually. Please educate yourself MORE!!! Clive Green
The New King Look! Please do not tear down our leader like that. That du-rag is not a good look. Its a thug look. Dr. Martin Luther King did not portray himself like this in any shape, form or manner, so why should you portray him in that manner? He was a leader to show our men what a leader is supposed to look like and it’s definitely not a man with a du-rag on…this is despicable and why do we always give other races reason to talk about us? Please take the picture of our leader down! Thank you. Sherine James
The New King Look
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NEWS
TSU Breaks Ground On the New Library Learning Center
By Kendrick Callis University Advancement
Texas Southern University (TSU) officials commemorated construction of its new Library Learning Center today in a special groundbreaking ceremony. The library will be located adjacent to the Barbara Jordan– Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs and the Thurgood Marshall School of Law. The state-of-the-art facility is slated to open in Fall 2019. TSU President Austin A. Lane, TSU’s Board of Regents, elected officials and representatives from Con-Real Construction, Turner Construction and MoodyNolan Architecture were in attendance. “This new Library Learning Center will serve as an intellectual hub not only for the university, but for the community at large. Students, academics and library patrons will have an array of re-
sources at their fingertips,” Dr. Lane said. “The library at Texas Southern will become a landmark on our campus and throughout the Third Ward.”
“The library at Texas Southern will become a landmark on our campus and throughout the Third Ward...” Construction of the $43 million building has a distinctive design and is expected to be completed in summer 2019. The library will span 137,000 squarefeet and stand five stories. The University’s distance and online education divisions, administrative offices, support services and a board room will be housed in the new center. The library will provide an array of resources for upperlevel, graduate and professional researchers. TSU freshmen will receive a range of dedicated academic services to bolster their first-year curriculum.
Library patrons will have high-tech access to materials and more efficient methods for data collection. “The influence this new Library Learning Center will have on the lives of Texas Southern University students will last for generations,” said Glenn O. Lewis, chairman, TSU Board of Regents.
“The influence this new Library Learning Center will have on the lives of Texas Southern University students will last for generations...”
“We look forward to a library that is efficient and dedicated to serving all aspects of higher learning from serving a freshman just stepping onto campus to a doctoral student doing research looking for that next breakthrough to serve society. We want this library to serve as a landmark for the entire Third Ward community and beyond.”
“We want this library to serve as a landmark for the entire Third Ward community and beyond...” TSU created a New Library Working Group that provided input to shape the design and contents of the facility. Multiple surveys, town-hall meetings and rating exercises were held over the last two years to determine what was needed in the new library.
“The campus and surrounding community continues to express excitement about the new facility..” “The campus and surrounding community continues to express excitement about the new facility,” said Dr. Janice Peyton, executive director of University Libraries and Museums.
Students Petition to Honor Local Pastor in Naming of New Library
By Staff Writer
Anthony Collier, senior history and political science double major, is currently petitioning to honor local pastor in the naming of the new library. His petition letter reads as following: “This letter is intended to express our support in naming the new library in honor of Reverend William Lawson. Reve. Lawson is the Pastor Emeritus of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church.
Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church was established in the Lawson’s home in June of 1962. The congregation has since grown to over 12,000 members, with many outreach programs, and is very respected in the community. Reverend Lawson has received an honorary Doctorate degree from TSU, raised bail money for student who were arrested for desegregation sit-ins, and was instrumental in bringing the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to speak on campus.
He came to Houston after graduating from seminary to serve as director of the Baptist Student Union and Professor of Bible at the then 8-year-old Texas Southern University (TSU).
Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church was born on the campus of TSU and many current students and graduates regularly attend and support the church. We would like to honor Rev. Lawson by naming the new Library after him.”
He served in that position for ten years, also becoming director of Upward Bound, a pre-college program for high school students on the campus of TSU. During his years at TSU, a number of residents of the neighborhood persuaded the Lawson’s to establish a church near the university for TSU students and the surrounding community.
Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church is located at 3826 Wheeler Ave, 77004
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Members of the administration during the groundbreaking ceremony. Image courtesy of www.tsu.edu
NEWS Drs. Freeman and Henderson Are Recognized as ‘History Makers’ at Mayoral Event By University Advancement
SOC Professor Gears Up to Produce
Film Depicting Black Boy Scouting Troupe, Crowdfunding
Wheeler Avenue Boy Scout Troupe 242
The Wheeler Avenue Baptist
Church was home to Troop 242,
which at the time was a segregated
Boy Scouts Unit that gathered the most African-American Eagle Scouts
Dr. Thomas F. Freeman was the inaugural recipient of Mayor Sylvester Turner’s History Makers Awards–Living Legend. Freeman was feted on February 9 at the Houstonian Hotel at a luncheon hosted by Comcast.
in the nation with close to 200 members.
Founded in 1910, the Boy
Scouts of America didn’t come to rural cities until the 1940s and 1950s,
around the time that the Civil Rights
Movement began to pick up. These scouts still faced discrimination dur-
ing their time, as travel was one of
their difficulties with some hotels and restaurants being off limits.
Wheeler Avenue Scout Troupe 242 By Brandon Aninipot Managing Editor
Dr. Henderson (right) pictured with Mayor Sylvester Turner (middle).
Dr. Bobbie Henderson, longtime College of Education professor and founder of TSU’s Center on the Family, was honored for her years of volunteer work with the United Way of Greater Houston’s Bright Beginnings program which focuses on early childhood education. Dr. Freeman and Dr. Henderson were among eight other community leaders honored by Turner in celebration of Black History Month. Comcast donated $1,000 to the non-profit organization of their choice and is airing a 30-second public service announcement on the network throughout February. The event was designed to pay tribute to outstanding individuals committed to making a difference in Houston through volunteerism, mentorship, advocacy and civic engagement.
Dr. Tyrone Dixon, Radio, Television, and Film professor in the School of Communications, is honing in on his first featurelength film set to start production later this year. The film will be loosely based on the true story of the historic Boy Scouts Troop 242. Dixon is utilizing his hometown to tell the story of a Third Ward gem, as well as, provide opportunity for college students at the nearby Texas Southern University (TSU) which happens to be one of his alma maters. Dixon, also a Jack Yates High School alumnus, said he’s always wanted to film in his hometown of Houston, Texas.
“Being from Houston, I want to show a side of the city that hasn’t been shown before...” “Being from Houston, I’ve always wanted to show a side of the city that hasn’t been shown before,” Dixon said. He said the benefits of filming in Third Ward are the tax incentives, the opportunity to hire TSU students as actors and production interns, as well as, sticking to the authenticity of the film.
Image/anewdomain.net Dixon has had success in the film industry, winning multiple awards for the documentary “8 Wheels and Some Soul Brotha Music,” which inspired the Fox feature film “Roll Bounce” starring rapper Bow Wow and produced by Nick Cannon. With Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther, many are feeling the progression of commodified Black films in mainstream Hollywood. Dixon said that as a filmmaker of color, one of his main challenges is getting funding to tell better stories, as well as, getting his films picked up by distribution companies.
“One of the reasons I teach is to express to my students that you don’t always need to be a director or an actor to make an impact in the television and film industry....” “One of the main reasons I teach is to express to my students that you don’t always need to be a director or an actor to make an impact in the television and film industry,” Dixon said. “In some cases, it has been more beneficial to be an executive, where you can make the decision to pick up a Black film and run with it.” Dixon and his team have raised over a million dollars before they could begin filming.
The structure of the Scouts
is beneficial to many young men
and women, with the opportunity to learn about the outdoors, gain
leadership and teamwork skills while achieving way.
milestones
along
the
In an interview by the Hous-
ton Chronicle, Clarence Miller, the
first Eagle Scout from Wheeler in 1967 said, “Scout training helps you
not to panic, to think fast on your
feet and to use the resources you have.”
Statistics show that only 4
out of 100 Boy Scouts ever make
it to the highest ranking level of an Eagle Scout. Of all the nation’s leaders in business, religion and politics, 3 of 4 were Boy Scouts.
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HBCU BUZZ
How Should Black Small Business Owners Plan to Pass the Business to Next Generation?
Jeffrey McKinney Contributing Writer/ Black Enterprise
When Image One Facility Solutions franchise owner Eric Davis goes on vacation, he knows his business is in good hands. That’s because he turns business over to his son, Gregory Pratt. He has worked with his father for about nine years, including being a president-in-training. Now, Davis plans to have Pratt run the commercial cleaning business in Chicago as its owner by late this year. Davis has owned the franchise for about five years. But three years ago, when a succession plan was launched, he began giving his son more control over daily operations. “’He has worked hard and studied this industry,” Davis says. “He will make our family business into a great generational business.”
Grooming the Next Generation In the grooming process, Davis taught Pratt about matters such as working with the franchisor to receive ongoing support to keep the franchise running. Davis also instructed his son in the importance of customer service and treating employees well.
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“To see how he’s grown and helped us since starting has been incredible,” Davis says. Yet, that father is different than many of his peers when turning over a business to a newer generation. Some three in five small businesses do not have a business succession plan in place, a Nationwide Small Business Survey shows. An online Harris Poll survey that included 502 U.S. business owners with less than 300 employees also revealed that 47% don’t believe a succession plan is necessary.
Succession Planning Should Be High on Priority List for Black Small Business Owners But with the business being the No. 1 asset for many small business owners, succession planning should rank as important as finding new customers or strategically creating ways to keep growing, experts say. Succession planning should be a top concern because a company’s continuity can rely on it. Such planning is of particular importance for small black business owners as it is key in building generational wealth. Davis suggests entrepreneurs contemplating succession should form close relationships early with lawyers and accoun-
tants who can help with that process. “I have a team of people in my network who offer me professional services that I’ve been working with for a long time who will help him [Pratt] too.” Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs don’t contemplate succession planning until tragedy hits—a debilitating illness, permanent disability, or the death of a key employee.
Davis says franchisor Image One has been very dependable and provided the family business continued support, something he is confident will be ongoing. “You can get all the information to be a good business owner,” Davis says of the franchisor. “The main reason I’m not concerned is that I know when he needs help they’ll be there to provide it for him.” Davis has been involved in many ventures prior to becoming an Image One franchisee. He operated other cleaning companies for 10 years. He was a Chicago police officer for 27 years and ran two restaurants. In college, he was captain of the famous University of Houston “Phi Slama Jamma” team that included NBA Hall of Famers Clyde Drexler and Hakeem Olajuwon. His initial investment into Image One was about $15,000,
including purchasing equipment and acquiring an established customer base. The franchise makes most of its money by cleaning banks, sports venues, and small manufacturing facilities with Davis estimating 2017 revenues totaled about $250,000. That’s a long way from the $30,000 in revenue after the first full year of business.
“We’ve been able to grow revenues largely by retaining customers, attracting new ones, and referrals from existing clients.” “We’ve been able to grow revenues largely by retaining customers, attracting new ones, and referrals from existing clients.” Davis says the business has given him the flexibility to help his family and others. He plans to retire later this year to continue running The BASE, a nonprofit that uses sports and education to help at-risk Chicago youth grow academically. Meanwhile, Davis wants to keep the franchise in his family and create a legacy. He wants to pass the torch to his son. “It would be incredible if one day I saw my grandson running this business.”
HBCU BUZZ
THE ROOT: ‘Report Finds Some HBCUs Graduating Less Than 1 Out Of 5 Freshmen Within 6 Years’ “More low-income students—typically, have lower graduation rates. Why? Because low-income students don’t have access to the same college-prep opportunities and because they don’t have the financial safety nets of middle- and upper-income students,” Gasman explained. “Please note that institutions that have very few Pell Grant-eligible students typically have very, very high graduation rates.”
Anne Branigin Contributing Writer/ The Root
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, after analyzing federal data tracking graduation and retention rates for HBCUs, came across an alarming finding. At 20 HBCUs, six-year graduation rates were at 20 percent or lower in 2015. To frame it another way, only 1 in 5 enrolled freshmen ended up graduating within six years. For perspective, the 2015 national average for all colleges’ six-year graduation rates was 59 percent. According to the AJC, a “handful” of HBCUs are graduating half of their new freshmen within six years. Leading the list in terms of 2015 graduation rates was Spelman College, with a six-year graduation rate of 76 percent. This was considerably higher than Morehouse’s rate, at 51 percent, and neighboring Georgia State, where black students make up the largest share of the school’s population, with 58 percent. But Spelman fell behind the University of Georgia, which, at 86 percent, graduated about 4 out of 5 freshmen within six years. These numbers are not even in the same ballpark as some HBCUs’ graduation rates.
Among a sampling of the lowest are Arkansas Baptist College and Virginia State University, Lynchburg, each with a six-year graduation rate of 5 percent. Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis graduated only 7 percent of its freshmen within six years, while Southwestern Christian College in Texas and Concordia College Alabama graduated only 1 out of 10 freshmen within that time period. The AJC report comes ahead of an in-depth report on HBCUs later this week titled “HBCUs: A Threatened Heritage.” The three-part series will examine “the problems many of the schools face, the unique role they play in students’ lives, and the perils that lie ahead,” the AJC reports. Marybeth Gasman, an education professor at the University of Pennsylvania who directs the Penn Center for Minority Serving Institutions, wrote to the AJC about some of its findings. Gasman noted that some of the HBCUs with low graduation rates had begun turning those numbers around and stressed the relationship between graduation rates and the income levels of a school’s student population.
“More low-income students—typically, have lower graduation rates. Why? Because low-income students don’t have access to the same college-prep opportunities...”
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Complicating the issue further is that many states have either moved to or are considering moving to performance-based funding for public higher ed institutions. This means factors like a school’s graduation and retention rates could determine how much state funding an institution receives. With that in mind, cash-strapped HBCUs that have lower-than-average graduation rates could find themselves cut off from an important means of funding the sorts of resources that could make or break a student’s ability to graduate.
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These include, as Gasman writes, Summer Bridge programs, peer-to-peer mentoring and student success centers. Many academics and education experts have noted, as this Washington Post article has, that performance-based funding directly undercuts the “education to all” policies upon which many HBCUs were founded. Outcomebased funding also disproportionately punishes public HBCUs and fails to remedy the historic lack of funding and institutional support for these schools.
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FEATURES
The History of Texas Southern University: 1927-PRESENT By Todd Travon Rogers www.aframnews.com
WILEY COLLEGE EXTENSION (1925-1927) On the night of September 11, Professor Robert R. Davenport of Wiley College developed a plan at the request of a group of Houston teachers to set up an extension class. Professor J.T. Fox, a teacher for the Wiley College Extension Class in Dallas, was assigned to direct the Extension Class in Houston. During the first year, between 1925-1926, the class met in “old Colored High School” located on San Felipe Street. The early classes offered a limited curriculum that included child psychology, French, rhetoric and composition, history and government. The School Board decided to place the Colored High School and its facilities at the disposal of the Extension School. Throughout the first year of the Extension School, there was a growing demand on the part of Prairie View (PVAMU) Alumni and others interested in connecting the school with PVAMU, as well as, Wiley College. An agreement was made between the schools to accept credits from the Extension School. The growth in enrollment during the second year between 19261927 called for an increase in faculty personnel and a new facility located in the new Jack Yates High School. The success of the Extension School proved conclusively that Dean Fox engaged and supported the community so well that the demand for larger facilities was made. A committee of city officials came together on early 1927 to plan for the founding of the Colored Junior College.
HOUSTON COLORED JUNIOR COLLEGE (1927-1934) In 1927, the Houston Public School Board agreed to fund the development of two junior colleges: one for Whites and one for 8
TSU Riot of 1967, Police pull students from their beds at Lanier Dormitory. Negroes. With a loan for $2,800, the Colored Junior College was born that summer under the supervisions of the Houston Public School district. The main provisions of the authorizations were that the college meet all instructional expenses from tuition fees collected from the enrolled students. The initial enrollment for the first summer was 300. The following semester enrollment dropped to 88 students. The Colored Junior College was established to provide an opportunity for Negroes to receive college training. The junior College began to progress so fast that by 1931, it had become a member of the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools proved by the Southern Association of Colleges.
mer of 1943 when the college formally added the graduate program. By the spring of 1945, the Houston Independent School District cut ties with the negro college, leaving the interested of the college with a separate Board of Regents. In 1946, the college operated out of Jack Yates High School with an enrollment of approximately 1,400 students. With the growing population, the college needed room to grow and with the help of local philanthropist Hugh Roy Cullen, obtained 53-acres in the Third Ward area of Houston. Mrs. T.M. Fairchild along with Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Dupree made large donations to construct the college’s first building on campus – the T.M. Fairchild Building. In the fall of 1946, the college moved from is location in the high school to its new home which still operates as an active building.
HOUSTON COLLEGE FOR NETEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERGROES (1934-1947) SITY FOR NEGROES (1947 During the summer of 1951) 1934, the Houston School Board changed the junior college to a four-year college along with a name change. Two years later, sixty-three individuals became the first graduating class of Houston College for Negroes. The college operated as a four-year institution until the sum-
Image/Houston Chronicle
In February 1946, Heman Marion Sweatt, a Houston mail carrier aspiring to enroll in law school at the University of Texas was denied admission to the school due to the segregation of the time. With support from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Swe-
Mr. Heman Marion Sweatt att filed a lawsuit against the University of Texas and the State of Texas. On March 3, 1947, Texas Legislature passed the Senate Bill 140 in response to Sweatt’s lawsuit which provided for the establishment of a Negro law school in Houston and the creation of a university. The bill was complemented by the House Bill 788, which approved $2,000,000 to purchase a site nears house to house the new college and support its operation. Lawmakers in Texas originally considered Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) as the location of the law school, but on June 14, 1947, it was decided that the Houston College for Negroes would make for the perfect location, with its new campus at the center of a large and fast growing Black population – Third Ward, Houston.
FEATURES
TSU RIOT OF 1967:
What Really Happened? By Todd Travon Rogers
Many of the current students
at Texas Southern University (TSU)
The New King Look Pictures by Darren Bias Models: Jordan, Larry, Al, and Alexie
are unaware of the social change that swept through Houston, Texas during the civil rights era. Nor are
they aware of the historic events that happened on our beloved cam-
pus. Events like the “TSU Riots of
1967” as it was affirmed through press coverage, shaped the university’s vast Black history.
Local
newspapers
of
the
time described the eventful night as a “riot” the night of May 17, 1967.
The Houston Chronicle published a
story stating Black TSU students ri-
oted, police officers responded, and as result, thousands of shots were
fired and nearly 500 students were arrested with injuries.
The facts are: there was no
riot, instead, TSU’s campus was invaded by the police during a protest
that was interrupted with “alleged throwing of debris at a police car,” which escalated quickly.
Tension between the stu-
dents and police had been at a high all-day during the protest. There were unreported altercations between
the
police
and
students
claiming to be “roughed up and intimidated.”
Reports confirmed that close
to 3,000 shots were fired by police
into Lanier Dormitory followed by a police raid. HPD arrested 488 male students that night.
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OPINIONS Meganomics: Let’s Talk By Megan Burnett-Morale
Let’s talk about what barely
anybody wants to talk about – hu-
Bridging the Gap? Do Better Black Millennials By Willie Jordan IV
Contributing Writer
man trafficking. Yeah, I’m going there. This topic is so toxic, and it
shouldn’t be because it’s happening around the world and even in the States.
Let’s talk about Houston, being one of the cities with the highest rates
of prostitution and human traffick-
ing. (“We have more brothels than we have Starbucks in our city,” says
Robert Sanborn, president and CEO of Houston nonprofit Children at Risk.)
On January 24, the FBI raid-
ed brothels in Southwest Houston, filled with girls young as 14, that
were beaten and drugged. Then after this incident, it was later told
that these trafficking acts were happening in plain sight and nobody was noticing that it was taking place.
That’s the problem: we have to say something.
Earlier in February, Housto-
nians had to become responsible for
noticing sex trafficking victims and reporting it, but why is this still going on? Deputies from Harris Coun-
ty Sheriff’s Officers arrested more than 100 sex buyers in January that
passed dozens of law enforcement
agencies which took part in a nationwide prostitution sting that was leading up to the Super Bowl.
During Valentine’s Day, there
was a press conference that was
held when the announcement of the
operation was made. “This should
be a notice for sex buyers out there that you just may find your mugshot on the 5 o’clock news,” Capt. Jesse Inocencio said.
“Know that we are getting tough
on enforcement and getting tough on prosecution.” How? Human trafficking and prostitution in Texas has
risen drastically; it’s because of immigration and the large economy.
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There’s a broad gap between those deemed as millennials and the generation of those who have an intimate experience of Jim Crow, segregation, sit-ins, and colored-only signs. This gap continues to grow wider each year as we drift further into the 21st century. I’ve never felt surer of this until now, as I starred at the site of one of this nation’s most remarkable individuals, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., being defamed in a photo that was published on the front cover of the TSU Herald student newspaper. The photo was altered so that King is pictured wearing durag, watering down Black America’s most esteemed individual to resembling that “one uncle at family gatherings who physically aged, but mentally lives as if he never left his 20’s so he sports baggy pants, flashy and cheap jewelry, as his conversations never exceed beyond sports, and a sensationalized lifestyle to impress his young adult nephews who generally laugh at him and not with him all while he smokes a cigarette and drinks a beer still wrapped in the brown paper bag”.
Trying to comprehend the reasoning for the photo is impossible for me to fathom, being that there were more appropriate ways start a conversation concerning our leaders in the Black community. This is definitely a very revealing moment that uncovers the lack of reverence millennials have for the patriarchs of our culture. A culture and a people that struggled for centuries to be seen as an equal and respected as human beings, contrary to the incompetent, lazy and heathen stereotypes. “The publishing of this photo exposed the deep discord we
have in the African-American community concerning how we represent ourselves...” The publishing of this photo exposed the deep discord we have in the African-American community concerning how we represent ourselves and each other. The generation of the moment, millennials, are just that, children of the moment clearly disregarding the residual effects of their actions. What do they value? Is there anything sacred anymore? These are the questions I ask myself as I see the selfishness expressed through the publication to this photograph as a pure indi-
cation that the answer is clearly nothing and no. What millennials don’t see is the danger of enabling our pioneers to be mocked by people who have no intention of seeing us advance and prosper. This photo is just as offensive as placing an African-American boy in a hoodie the reads “coolest monkey in the jungle” – there is no difference. If we hold industries and large companies accountable for how they present us to the public then why should we expect anything less of ourselves. Can you imagine the outcry if this was published in The Rice Thrasher? I’m fearful of what the futures holds for the legacy of our pioneers once placed solely in the hands of the millennials due to their lack of care and concern of their history. Black America is rich in history, but it seems to have taken a backseat to contemporary artistry. Our history has been stripped from us as we traveled across the waters of the Atlantic Ocean in chains, skewed and hidden from us in books, and now we see it blatantly insulted. It’s sad that we still have to fight for our dignity decades after King gave his life, only to be mocked. We have to be better millennials.
OPINIONS
BRIDGING GENERATIONS: MLK Jr. in a Du-rag By Teelia Gooden
Contributing Writer
Last week the front-page of Texas Southern University’s Herald newspaper displayed an image of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., causing a controversy throughout campus grounds. Editor-in-Chief Todd Rogers, senior journalism major, broke down walls when he published an issue of The TSU Herald displaying Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wearing a du-rag. While, this may have been offense to some, the younger generation had mixed views. There were arguments on both sides of the validation of the image. Because, February marks the commemoration of Black History Month and having celebrated the birthday of the monumental figure in January, Dr. Martin Luther King’s depiction of “Today’s Generation of Leaders,” in the February issue of the TSU Herald, allegedly, appeared as a mockery to his legacy. Without a sound background of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one can only imagine how an image of him wearing a du-rag
would divide generations on a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). As a journalist, I’ve come to realize that we must choose our battles carefully.
“As a journalist, I’ve come to realize that we must choose our battles carefully...” In fact, displaying an image of a historical figure from the Civil Rights Era and placing a piece of garment that today’s generation can identify with comes with a risk. First, you risk the idea of losing your audience’s attention because the older generation would view it as you’re stripping a legacy away from one solid image. On the other hand, the millennials would be on the fence with their understanding of the image because they don’t resonate with the historical figure. Professor Serbino Sandifer- Walker held an open decision session with her Intro to Reporting class shortly after the paper was published. Allowing the editor to hear from his audience gave some insight for a follow up story. Meanwhile, 14-year-old Joshua Thomas of Davis High School sat in on the class and of-
fered his view on the controversial image of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“My generation would understand the image if it were Tupac in the picture, because of the music we listen to...” “My generation would understand the image if it were Tupac in the picture, because of the music we listen to, “said Thomas. Thomas showed courage standing in front of a room full of collegiate students. Voicing his opinion opened up the floor for more discussion as Todd Rogers listened in. As you can see, something simple as an image can open up a can of “Let’s Talk About It.” Furthermore, college can challenge you to open doors to discussions some aren’t quite ready for.
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In the media, human traffick-
ing in Texas is shown as Mexican immigrants, forced into being laborers, become trafficked across borders.
On the site “Human Traffick-
ing Search” Michelle Lillie explains “Houston is home to almost 6,000
runaway minors and an estimated 1
in 3 runaways are lured in sex traf-
ficking within 48 hours of running away from home...The largest population of youths at risk of being trafficked is centered in Houston, Texas”. (Just think how any young girl that could be walking down the sidewalk in Houston could be taken at any moment — it’s very scary.) Lillie ended her article stating, “The human trafficking epidemic has reached global proportions, with the United States being one of the top destination countries for human trafficking victims”.
What can we do? First, we need to talk about it. Houston is a very populated city with one of the highest human trafficking and we barely do anything about it. Yes, the FBI raided a brothel, but there is a plethora of others that should be cracked down in Houston alone. We should start a club or join a community group that could get involved in antimodern-day slavery to put an end to this. It’s the 21st century — this shouldn’t be happening.
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EDITORIAL
ARE WE FINISHED, OR ARE WE DONE? The Case of MKL’s DuRag By Tasha Poullard Opinions Editor
A few weeks ago, the TSU Herald circulated our latest edition for all to see. And the cover itself was quite controversial – which lead to some very mixed reviews, followed by some severe criticism. The situation spiraled out of control, and we found ourselves on the receiving end of some serious personal (emotional) attacks. Our editor had to release a statement that read:
swiftly to the backlash with both positive and negative stances: “King probably wore a stocking cap back in the day but I wonder if it was Malcolm would you have been up in arms. Instead of criticism you should take an active leadership role in the community and join the youth and support them, that’s what King would have done. The same guy you hold in such high moral esteem was an adulterer and a few other things and the fact that you posted this in a negative fashion gives it more light,” Rashad AL-Amin said. “I have a better question for those who are deeply offended by the photoshopped image, and I posed it in the form of one of my recent editorials in my weekly column in the Forward Times. It is called: “What Have You Done Since MLK’s Birthday”. A lot of folks claim they’re down with Dr. King but wouldn’t dare do
“A lot of folks claim they’re down with Dr. King, but wouldn’t dare do what he did or say what he said...”
what he did or say what he said. I wonder how many folks who are offended by this image, watched the Super Bowl or any games this season? Would Dr. King have boycotted the NFL or supported Colin Kaepernick? This faux-cheerleading of Dr. King and treatment of him as if he is a holy deity doesn’t mean a damn thing if you don’t live like he lived and do what he did and talk like he talked, in my opinion,” Jeffery L Boney responded. “I like the idea! Dr. King wears a du-rag well. It does not This was definably a teaching moment for us all, since we’re all learning the ins and outs of this thing called journalism. For starters, before I even get on my soapbox, I want to make it clear that we did not Photoshop this pic ourselves. This pic has been in circulation via the Internet (or for PV Folks “the Interwebs”) for quite some time now, and it was actually pulled from the Internet by one of our designers. So, it should not have come as a shocker when it was posted to our front cover, because I’m sure most of you have seen the pic already. But many people responded 12
“I like the idea! Dr. King wears a du-rag well. It does not reflect upon his character. Neither does it deflect from his strong principles...”
reflect upon his character. Neither does it deflect from his strong principles. Many eyes were wide open the first time Dr. King wore overalls when he was leading a march. He knew how to relate to all levels. I think it is not what is on the head but what’s in the head that matters. Go Tigers! Stay on top,” Facebook user Manson B Johnson said. “Absolutely horrible. What gap is this trying to bridge? I doubt
“Absolutely horrible. What gap is this trying to bridge...”
The TSU Herald staff published this image (above) of Martin Luther King Jr. wearing a du-rag on the cover of the “Leaders of the New School” issue. Dr. King would have ever been caught in public with a du-rag on his head. We’ve got to do better,” Monique Collins added. What really got me was when some Negro – who shall remain nameless (because I don’t even respect him enough to reference his name) who hails from Chicago (not even a Texan) and attended Prairie View A&M decided to pull a “neverlutionary move” and give his take on the cover. In which we understood that people were not all in agreement with our choice, but the very fact that this Negro attempted to make a name for himself off our controversy and bring awareness to his lukewarm platform by blasting our newspaper ran me 360 degrees white hot! It’s bad enough that we faced ‘heat’ from faculty and staff over the issue, but someone from PV had the nerve to add their $00.02 into the mix? Really, Negro? He made the statement, “Shout out to TSU, for putting a du-rag on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for the cover of their Feb. 7th TSU Herald. In true TSU fash-
ion, I wouldn’t expect nothing short of them other than to feed their constant need for attention and to always be urban (nice way of saying ghetto). What a great way to kick off Black History Month and y’all wonder why I give them a hard time. I’m curious to see how Alumni defend this one. For one, who does this clown think he is? God? No one owes this lame an explanation for why we chose to go with this cover. I had to tighten up him really quick, with some real game – because it’s obvious that he doesn’t understand how serious we at the Herald get about our Tiger Pride. As a member of the TSU Herald staff (the Publications and Promotions Manager), I would like to address this issue directly to both him (because I know he’s lurking in the bushes reading this edition) and anyone else who takes issue with this cover when I say calm down. It’s not that serious!! It’s only an issue because we make it one. Our people are
EDITORIAL
often at times like “liming’s” i.e. we’re quick to jump on the first thing smoking. Meaning we’ll be “that guy” who’ll unthinkingly joins a mass movement – as long as group thought is the driving force behind its mission statement. We’re so ready to fight one another over the slightest disagreement that we tend to find it very difficult to think for ourselves, outside the metaphorical box of limited thinking. As Big Mama used to say, “We can’t see the forest for the trees,” because we fail to allow ourselves the emotional and mental flexibility to see things from a variant of perspectives. In his greeting, the Editorin-chief Todd Travon Rogers writes that “[staff members] decided to [feature] Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., sporting a du-rag” in an effort to “[bridge] the gap between ‘oldschool’ leadership styles and the ‘new-age’ way of thinking when it comes to mobilizing large groups for a common goal.” We didn’t print the pic as a means of being ‘ghetto’ as we were called; the idea of this issue’s cover was to generate conversation in relation to bridging the gap between the old and new school of activism and Revolutionary Black thought. Let me make this very clear (and I hope this brother reads this issue like he did the last): everyone on our staff (and its contributors) are very much proud of our heritage and very active in the Black community. In which I find it interesting that with all the other issues we’ve released, some of you chose this issue to lurk and murk with disapproval. Really? I’d personally like to know were where some of you when we wrote about the history of police brutality and how its linked to the reincarnation of slave catching? Better yet, why didn’t some of you respond when we wrote about the manner in which Black men view and disrespect Black women (calling for the behavior to cease)? We never really get good feedback when we’re positive in nature, but when we post something that’s already been out there for all to see for years, now everyone wants to become an activist.
Our Editor, one of our Se-
nior Production Managers, and I went back and forward for quite some time - trying to decide if we should even print this issue. We were not seeking attention as previously accused. Honestly if anyone is seeking attention, it’s obviously the brother who wrote the rebuttal as a means of promoting his own platform.
tion. Thus, we chose this pic because:
Dude doesn’t even attend Texas Southern University, and most importantly, he’s not even alumni! So, I’m still scratching my head trying to understand what made him think we need to explain anything to him, period? The only reason why I even commented on the thread is due to the fact that many of my fellow staff were overwhelmed with emotions as a result of the negativity and insults being hurled in our direction. and i do not play when it comes to protecting and standing up for my fellow Tigers.
B. Many of our young men (some of your fellow students and alumni) today walk around with du-rags and young women with bonnets and pajama bottoms in public. So it’s not an issue when you’re in class wearing said headpiece, or shopping at Wal-Mart dressed as such; it’s only an issue with it when you see a pic of an iconic leader wearing it (a pic that, again, has been around for years)?
We made a decision for our students and we’ll address the issue with our students. He had to nerve to refer to our back and forth via Facebook as a “battle”, in which I had to correct him because we here at the TSU Herald don’t fight with people who refuse to elevate to our level of class and respect for fellow men and African Americans. His methods of addressing this entire situation was a cry for attention on their behalf - not ours. We don’t even know how dude copped an issue of the paper because again he’s not even enrolled in Texas Southern! His entire approach was tasteless, rude and crass. He stared off attacking us by calling us ghetto simply because he didn’t agree with our choice in cover. Which is no different than individuals from a PWI attacking a HBCU. It’s Negroes like him (and those who’re in agreement with him) that serve as major contributing factors to the complex issues we experience as a people with our breakdown in communications. We fail to talk with one another (or to one another) in the spirit of humility and respect, because we’re too busy talking “at” (or down) to one another with anger, resentment, judgment and hostility. The intention of the issue was to generate conversation (in which it has) in relation to how the younger generation defines revolu-
A. It’s been in circulation for quite some time now. Several years, to be exact. Thus, most of you have possibly already seen this image on several occasions and never really gave it much thought until now.
We didn’t ask for anyone’s attention. The issue was for our students only, but I see we have a stalker in the bushes from PV. The problem I see with “black folks” is that we look for anything and any reason to fight amongst ourselves vs. taking the time to humbly discuss the real deeper and divisive issues that digress our advancement. Brothers and sisters such as the one mentioned aren’t here to heal; they’re here to promote their own agenda. They’re seeking social media likes and self-aggrandizement at the expense of people who’re truly genuine about dealing with the issues that affect our people. And I’m honestly angry with myself for even giving him and the other Negroes the attention needed to respond, but I was asked by my fellow peers to do so. And I was honestly sick of hearing about the matter. As a people, we have no problem with the various lyrics in most modern-day (diluted) rap/ hip hop songs that promote misogynistic lyrics and support rape culture, drug dealing, pimping, pushing, banging and hustling — and many of us support female recording artist who boast of risky sexual behavior, mistaking it for female empowerment — but we have a problem with a pic that’s AGAIN been in circulation for a while now? So now is not the time to act brand new simply because you saw it on the cover of the TSU Herald. I can bet you one month’s rent if we go through the brother who wrote the post (and the people who responded in disgust) phones, iPods/iPads, com-
puters and personal digital devices we’ll find pics, streaming video, gifs, movies and music that are far more offensive than King in a durag, getting his waves right. And my response to him (as well as many others) has nothing to do with any misconstrued attempts at discrediting his thoughts on the matter (because that’s all it really is); he thought I was attacking him due to faulty emotions. Which is almost always the default response many men give women who call them on their BS (i.e. “Oh, she’s being emotional”). Instead it was more so a matter of conducting the research required to engage in conversation and see the matter from a variety of perspectives (which is something he and many others failed to do). And should you find you have any more questions, concerns or comments about the issue in question DO NOT contact us about it. We’ve moved on, so please drop it. What’s done is done; now let’s move forward to bigger and better things. Don’t be like “that guy” from PV stalking our latest issue, looking for something to complain about.
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From Texas Southern to Hollywood: Kenneth Ware Jr. Follows His Passion In the City of Angels By Tiara Toran, Jasmine Gershanov, Courtney Hansford and Paul Hypolite Contributing Writers
Ware’s story is a testament to self-determination; when you invest in yourself, you will receive the greatest return, especially in his fast-paced lifestyle with high demands. Ware believes it is important to enjoy the simpler things in life, he has found solace in traveling around the world and experiencing different cultures.
Kenneth Ware Jr., a successful Texas Southern University (TSU) alumnus who currently lives in Los Angeles, CA, working on a branded content team for Warner Bros. studios, visited the university and shared his personal experience with aspiring journalists, regarding the sacrifices and dedication necessary to see his dreams manifested.
He also reads as a way to decompress, Ware loves to grab a book and head to the beach, one of the many perks of living on the west coast. From Houston to Los Angeles, Kenneth Ware Jr. showed that by staying in your lane, and becoming your own competition, it is possible for anyone to achieve his or her dreams.
A native Houstonian, Ware understood the importance of creativity from an early age. At the age of 5-years-old, Ware dressed as Ray Charles and performed for an auditorium that was packed with people; that would be the first, but not the last time, he would be recognized for his raw talent and natural charismatic personality. When in college, Ware stood out from his peers as a result of his tenacity and determination.
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Ware with Professor Serbino Sandifer-Walker’s Journalism 132 class. Image courtesy of @kennethwarejr/ Instagram said: “People are quick to turn on you. If you make a simple mistake, that could be the end of your reputation.”
“I work for Warner Broth“As my classmates were do- ers, but I have to protect my ing last call for alcohol, I was brand,” Ware said. last call for these notes...” The concept of building “As my classmates were your own brand was threaded doing last call for alcohol, I was last throughout Ware’s message, from call for these notes,” Ware said. your work ethic to your moral behavior, all of your actions will have This showcased his deter- an effect on your success. mination and focus to perfect his assignments, later as a result his “I love entertainment as a work would be published in The whole...which has been my TSU Herald. strength. I can work behind He expanded his writing skills and education by interning with multiple notable media organizations such as, the Houston Chronicle, KHOU-TV, MTV, BET, The New York Times, and The Washington Post.
“People are quick to turn on you. if you make a simple mistake, that could be the end of your reputation.” In addition to internships, Ware emphasized the importance of exceptional writing skills, he 14
the camera or hop in front...”
“I love entertainment as a whole,” Ware said, “which has been my strength. I can work behind the camera or hop in front.” His genuine love for entertainment has lead him to perform in a film and become a published writer at the young age of 27. “What can you bring to the table? How much you make is based on your skill set,” said Ware.
Ware highlighted the im-
portance of honing one’s multimedia skills in the communication field; versatility is key, he suggested being able to make gifs, YouTube videos, tweets, Facebook posts and more, in a way that is capable of captivating the general public. He credits his versatility and forward thinking to his success as a publicist, which he never thought he would be, as he pitched an idea for the show Riverdale, which involved using Snapchat. Due to his natural ability to be witty and personable, he has been afforded the opportunity to work on the shows Queen Sugar, Black Lightning, Supergirl, Supernatural, Big Bang Theory, and more. The communication field is ever changing, which has caused his short-term goals to adapt to the industry, this has complimented his ability to be a forward thinker. As a man who has pursued bold career aspirations, his ultimate goal is to wake up and be happy, he advised the importance of taking time for yourself.
1. Meet with your academic advisor and career counselor to develop an plan.
2. Your freshman year should be dedicated to acclimating yourself to college life and getting your GPA to, at least, a 2.8.
3. Internships are critical to career
success. Start researching your freshman year what areas of industry are a good fit for you.
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brains. You don’t want to leave anything to chance.
6. It’s a good strategy to participate in an internship starting
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your chosen field. By utilizing this strategy you put yourself in a “win-win” situation.
It’s a good strategy to partici-
SPORTS Social Media Reacts to Singer Fergie’s NBA
Team LeBron Wins 148-145 During All-Star Game
All-Star Rendition of
the National Anthem
Fergie is sorry that some people didn’t love her rendition of the National Anthem.
The singer released a state-
ment Monday after the uproar over
her performance at Sunday night’s NBA All-Star Game.
According to People maga-
zine, the Black Eyed Peas star said
she’s “been honored and proud to perform the national anthem and
last night I wanted to try something special for the NBA.”
By Jabari Sherman Sports Editor
“I’m a risk taker artistical-
ly, but clearly this rendition didn’t
strike the intended tone,” she said.
“I love this country and honestly tried my best.”
The singer was dragged on
social media for her version of the
“Star Spangled Banner,” even by those who acknowledged that it
can be an incredibly difficult song to sing.
Image courtesy of www.espn.com
Some theorized that with
her sultry rendition, Fergie was at-
tempting to emulate an iconic AllStar national anthem that was better received.
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This past weekend in Los Angeles, the NBA All-Star shenanigans were superb; there were just as many bigs in the skills competition as guards, celebrities were the judges of the slam dunk competition, and there was a new winner for the three-point shootout. Over the years, there have been some changes and some readjustments on how they choose teams for the Rising Stars Challenge and for the All-Star game. What used to be called the Rookie and Sophomore Challenge is now called the Rising Stars Challenge. Now, not only are rookies and sophomores are playing with each other on the same team with each other, but the teams are divided by nationalities as well. The teams are now Team USA vs. Team World. One of the most publicized rookies, Lonzo Ball, was unable to play the game due to a minor knee injury. A player to watch from Team USA was Dallas Mavericks rookie Dennis Smith Jr. It’s been a long time since the Mavericks had a player of his caliber. Ben Simmons, the big 6’10” point guard recorded a double-double in his outing, but
it would be the player from Serbia, Bogdan Bogdanovic who recorded 26 points with a game-high of 7 three-pointers. Team World would win it 155-124. This year skills competition didn’t just have guards; it had bigs as well, having Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis, Joel Embiid, and Lauri Markkanen.
win off of him doing a 360 windmill dunk wearing a Vince Carter Toronto Raptors jersey. This year’s All-Star game was run by one of the most recognized NBA players, Stephen Curry and LeBron James.
Unusual to have forwards and centers in this competition, considering it’s supposed to be dedicated to league’s best-rising ball handlers, but since the game has evolved some over the years things have changed. Guards that were in the lineup were Jamal Murray, Lou Williams, Donovan Mitchell, and Spencer Dinwiddie. Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie won the challenge and took home the crown. Two former three-point shootout champions participated in the event again this year, however, Devin Booker for the Phoenix Suns would hold this year’s crown. Playing in his third year averaging 24.2 ppg and shooting 38.3 from three, he’s proven he can put the ball in the bucket. Donovan Mitchell was the winner of the main event, which is the Slam Dunk competition. His runner-up was Larry Nance Jr. Nance Jr.’s father won the dunk contest back in 84’ he wore his jersey as he did the famous cradle dunk. Mitchell would
Courtesy of slamonline.com Both had their own teams; instead of it being East and West, it was Team Stephen and Team LeBron. The goal was to make the game more competitive, which it was; it wasn’t as high-scoring as the previous ones and not all teammates played with each other. Team LeBron would win 148-145.
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