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Opinion| A once in-a-lifetime moment 60 years later
As I approach another birthday, I find myself spending more time staring in the mirror. It’s not vanity but rather a curious gaze. I see a few more frown lines and gray hair. But I’m curious as to what...
View ArticleOpinion| Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Belonging-nursing Principles for...
On Saturday, August 26, 2023, thousands of individuals gathered in Washington DC to commemorate the 60thanniversary of the March on Washington for Civil Rights and to recognize the famous “I Have a...
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Opinion| PVAMU-CAFNR’s Research and Academic Efforts in Addressing the 2023...
Like every year since the founding of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945, October 16 marks World Food Day. This year’s theme is ‘Water is life, water is food. Leave no one...
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Opinion| A Lesson in Democracy: Witnessing the removal of America’s Speaker...
Upon making the decision to participate in an internship with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, I did not realize that one fateful day, I would have the privilege of experiencing a pivotal...
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PV Grad Christianna Woodard: I am making my grandmother’s wish my reality
My name is Christianna Woodard. I’m from Sacramento, California, but I grew up in San Antonio, Texas. I’m finishing my first degree in management at Prairie View A&M University. Years ago, my...
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Opinion| The Transformative Power of Restorative History
In a world submerged with narratives often overshadowing the stories of resilience and courage, it’s time to shift the spotlight to little-known disrupters, historical information, artifacts, and...
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Opinion| PVAMU is home to a masterpiece by one of the greatest sculptors ever
Richard Hunt is one of America’s most renowned sculptors. He also so happened to be African American. This renowned sculptor died on December 16, 2023, at the age of 88. Known foremost for his...
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Opinion| Sitcoms from Weezy Jefferson to Captain Holt
In the 1970s, studios exploited two major trends to appeal to different racial demographics, or white viewers who were curious about them. First, a fascination with Far Eastern cultures created a...
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Opinion| Alumni Advocates: Supporting Mental Wellness at PVAMU
The Journal of Adolescent Health says one of the greatest barriers for students of color accessing mental health services on college campuses is the lack of culturally diverse counselors, psychologists...
View ArticleOpinion| Empowering Women in Law Enforcement
I have been in public service for over 30 years, and female representation in policing has been a topic of conversation since I engaged in the field. As one of the few women in the early and mid-2000s...
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Opinion| A nature-based solution approach can effectively support climate...
The global theme of Earth Day 2024 is Planet vs. Plastics. This theme clearly indicates that we should act quickly to reduce the use of plastic to protect the Earth before it is too late. However, it...
View ArticleOpinion| Securing Legacies: Strategies for Resolving Heirs’ Property Issues...
In January 2024, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas invested $2 million with nonprofits and banks to educate and assist clients with heirs’ property issues, and in Atlanta, the Federal Home Loan Bank...
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Opinion| National Library Week promoted access, empowered readers
A student holds a book National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting libraries’ vital role in our communities. From April 7 to April 13, many libraries nationwide opened their doors to...
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PV Grads: Jade Grant
On May 11, 2024, I will proudly walk across the stage, earning my Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, marking the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and unwavering determination....
View ArticleOpinion| Nurses Make a Difference!
May 6-12 is designated as Nurses Week, and it provides us an opportunity to celebrate the nurses who provide essential care not only when we are sick but also when we are well. The 4.3 million nurses...
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Opinion| An odyssey of music through African American Music Appreciation Month
John L. Cornelius II. DMA When considering the contributions of African Americans to the music industry and various musical genres in America, the sky’s the limit. We have made impressionable marks in...
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Opinion| Freedom to Be: Prairie View’s First Generation of Graduates and the...
Figure 1: Picture of Charles Joel Robinson, courtesy of the Williams Family General Gordon Granger formally decreeing slavery’s end in Galveston on June 19, 1865, was an epoch event that demolished the...
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Opinion| Weathering the Storm: Reflections and Preparations for the 2024...
As the 2024 hurricane season begins with concerns over projected activity, Tropical Storm Alberto swiftly impacted South Texas and Central Mexico. The storm’s early arrival underscores the...
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Opinion| The Killing of Sonya Massey
Sadly, here we go again. Another Black life was extinguished at the hands of someone who should not have been in law enforcement. On July 6, 2024, a 36-year-old mother of two, Ms. Sonya Massey, called...
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