Angela T. Sanders My journey to earning a Doctor of Philosophy at Prairie View A&M University is a testimony of faith, resilience, and purpose. I was literally born and raised in public housing in Marianna, Arkansas, the sixth of nine children. My mother, Rosie Lee Sanders, a woman of extraordinary courage, returned to
Growing up in Houston, Texas, I always knew I wanted to work in the healthcare field. I once imagined becoming a doctor, but as I entered college, my vision shifted toward nursing, a change that felt natural. During my nursing coursework, one class in particular—Obstetrics and Pediatrics, ignited a passion I did not yet know
"Prairie View A&M offers a model for how students can channel their idealism and determination into action. Their initial battle centered on restrictive residency requirements and targeted questionnaires in Waller County, Tex."
On September 25, Black activists were cloaked in sadness by the news that Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Army leader Assata Shakur had died in Havana, Cuba. Shakur was considered a living legend due to her contributions to the Black liberation movement and her fugitive status after escaping the confines of an American prison.
There is a popular saying that “the more things change, the more they stay the same.” Scholars and supporters seeking to ensure the continuance of African American Studies programs in America as it approaches its Golden Jubilee celebration surely have a feeling of Deja’ Vu for the following reason. Due to shifting political winds occurring
Courtesy: @USCGHeartland on X Between July 4 and 7, 2025, the Texas Hill Country experienced a sudden and destructive flood that rivaled the devastation of many hurricanes despite being triggered not by a landfalling storm, but by the remnants of Tropical Storm Barry. In hours, rainfall exceeding 11 inches fell over the region,
Image of Hurricane Milton from NOAA's GOES-16 satellite on Oct. 8, 2024. (Image credit: NOAA) In the quiet before the next hurricane, scientists at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) are hard at work not boarding up windows or stacking sandbags but running models, studying satellite imagery, and building early warning systems that could
This year’s African American Music Appreciation Month highlights the resurgence of vinyl recordings and their renewed, soaring popularity. Once considered a relic of the past, vinyl records are experiencing a cultural revival, embraced by both new generations and long-time enthusiasts. As Mark Seagraves from NBC4 Washington reported from Joes Record Paradise, before the internet, there
Graduate education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is not just evolving—it is erupting with purpose. From the heart of tradition and the fire of resistance, a new wave of graduate programs in higher education administration is emerging—bold, equity-centered, and unapologetically Black.
Wendell Paris Wendell Paris was just 16 when he was arrested for trespassing—simply for driving through a state park in Alabama. At the time, Black people were not allowed there. He and his lifelong friend Sammy Younge were both taken into custody. Paris grew up in Tuskegee, where he became a leader in