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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 deluge of domestic and imported martial arts movies. Audiences saw the white David Carradine wandering the Old West as a half-Chinese Shaolin monk in [...]

PVAMUā€™s Dr. Ali Fares cultivates climate change insights for national assessment

The authors of the Fifth U.S. National Climate Assessment (NCA5) PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 22, 2024) ā€“ In a groundbreaking revelation, the White House released the Fifth U.S. National Climate Assessment (NCA5), a dynamic exposĆ© designed to enlighten both the public and decision-makers about the evolving landscape of climate change. Dr. Ali Fares, [...]

Houston Chronicle: Prairie View A&M librarians curate Black History Month reading lists as book ban challenges continue

Poems by Maya Angelou. Classics by James Baldwin and Toni Morrison. Books about slavery, Black jazz artists and dance programs at historically Black Colleges and universities. Librarian ElizabethĀ Brumfield thought carefully about each title before she placed them on Prairie View A&M Universityā€™s 2024Ā Black History Month reading list. She wanted something for everyone, and she wound [...]

PVAMU’s Kimberly Gay on KPRC-TV: How libraries are bridging the literary gap and promoting cultural awareness

Kimberly M. Gay, Head of Reference & Information Services with Prairie View A&M University, shares how libraries serve as "great equalizers" in addressing the digital and information divides.

Mr. PVAMU makes University history as first to win Mister HBCU title

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 19, 2024) - The 20th Annual Mister HBCU Kingsā€™ Leadership Competition took place last month in St. Louis, Missouri, and for the first time in Prairie View A&M University history, Mr. PVAMU won the crown. Houston native Hunter Waldon first came to ā€œThe Hillā€ on a baseball scholarship with dreams of [...]

Opinion| PVAMU is home to a masterpiece by one of the greatest sculptors ever

Richard Hunt is one of Americaā€™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 abstract public sculptures, Hunt learned his craft at The Art Institute of Chicago. Richard Hunt is credited with more than 160 [...]

Empowering Innovation: PVAMU debuts Blackstone LaunchPad to support next generation of entrepreneurs, professionals

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 15, 2024) ā€“ On Feb. 12, Prairie View A&M University hosted a groundbreaking event to inaugurate the Blackstone LaunchPad on campus, marking a significant milestone in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among students and faculty. The event was the culmination of a $10 million commitment across Texas dedicated to entrepreneur success and [...]

WATCH: Couple of Panthers (The Sweats)

Over two decades of love is the air with the Sweats. Watch their love story as part of Prairie View A&M University's Couple of Panthers series.