PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 14, 2023) – In the honorable echoes of “The Hill,” a legendary chapter has drawn to a close as Julius W. Becton, Jr., a revered Army lieutenant general and distinguished national leader, passed away at the age of 97. Lt. Gen. Becton lived by the rule, “Leadership and ethics are inseparable.” [...]
Earlier this week, Houston farmers Ivy Walls and Jeremy Peaches won a whopping $200,000 prize on Bet on Black, an investment competition hosted by Revolt. "It's like a Black Shark Tank," Peaches laughed. He and Walls competed against 13 other Black entrepreneurs from across the country. In the season finale, Houston icon Bun B, singer-entrepreneur Ray J and a panel [...]
The multi-talented 27-year-old is also a licensed nurse. He earned his degree from Prairie View A&M University in 2019, one year after he won the National Golden Gloves in the 201-pound division.
There aren't a lot of boxers who can say they have a nursing degree like Darius Fulghum. Perhaps just as few have a knockout streak as long as the 27-year-old Prairie View A&M graduate. Fulghum (9-0, 9 KOs) showed off his college credentials by wearing his Prairie View A&M cap and gown to the ring, then made [...]
Three Prairie View A&M University alumni have come together to provide animal care for the Third Ward community. CAWLM (4902 San Jacinto St) offers a wide range of services, from grooming and dentistry to surgery and radiology. The doctors sat down with the Forward Times to discuss their clinic, lives, and careers.
On a Sunday evening, as many Houstonians are getting ready for the week, Varion Howard, also known as Se7en the Poet, prepares for his gig at a downtown nightclub, much as he's done for more than 20 years. A middle-school counselor by day, Howard hosts Poetry Lounge Houston, which he founded in 2000 to spotlight Houston's [...]
During World War I, Black soldiers like David Brewer’s grandfather were not allowed in combat. Instead, they lugged cargo, dug trenches and buried the dead for the U.S. Army. But as the Western Front continued to churn out the dead, France welcomed a group of Black Americans in 1918 to fight under their country’s banner.
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 9, 2023) - Set it out! Set it out! Set it out! A great time was had by all who attended Prairie View A&M University's 2023 Homecoming festivities. From Gospel Fest and various academic events, to Super Hump Day and a "Bridgerton"-themed Kings and Queens Coronation, [...]
Endowed professors hold a distinctive and revered position within the academic landscape of Prairie View A&M University. These distinguished faculty members embody excellence in teaching, research and service. These endowed positions serve as a testament to the University’s dedication to intellectual growth, cutting-edge research and the cultivation of exceptional talent. Indeed, endowed professors embody the [...]
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 moment in American politics. Kevin McCarthy's ousting from his position as Speaker of the House was an event that offered me profound insights [...]
