Love is a powerful word and can be expressed in many ways. Couples may express love to each other by saying, “I love you,” and friends may show their love for one another by being there in a time of need. As we all know the ultimate form of expressing […]

There is no question that African Americans are at the top of the charts in music, movies, and even modeling. Yet, there should be questions behind the reasons African American are making the top of medical charts. Unfortunately, the statistics are showing these charts are not yielding positive information. The […]

I was reading The Panther the other day and came across the article, “FAMU, Howard students aid in tsunami relief.” I am saddened by the tragedy that occurred more than a month ago, but what amazes me most is the fact that Prairie View has done completely nothing (or if […]

At the time this letter is being read it will be the beginning of Black History Month. I would like to issue a challenge to every person here on this “hill” we call Prairie View. The challenge is to go the whole month without using the word “nigger.” Unfortunately, I […]

This season College Hill returns to BET at a new university, and eight new cast members, with outrageous personalities. Last season the show took place at Southern University in Louisiana, this season they will film the show at Langston University in the plains of Oklahoma.This season will be a lot […]

The National Black Theatre Festival is held on alternating years (odd years) in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The festival is intended for professional involvement and performance.Early in 2001, two members of the festival board attended a play performed in Dallas by the Charles Gilpin Players (Gilpins) entitled, “To Be Young, Gifted, […]

On March 11, 1878 eight young Negro men became the first of their race to enroll in a state supported college in the state of Texas. Establishing a strong tradition in excellence as well as pioneering, that college has evolved into one of the most prestigious Historically Black Colleges (HBC) […]

This may seem like I’m subjecting to stereotypes, but African-Americans are the greatest athletes on the planet, and that’s the bottom line. We are naturally made for competitive and physical play. No matter the degree of difficulty or scale of competition, we excel. Just look at the past century, we […]