Author: Texasgirlwrites

  • Age of Information: Recognizing Oppression

    Age of Information: Recognizing Oppression

    We will never have true civilization until we have learned to recognize the rights of others Will Rogers As technology has advanced over the past three decades both younger and older generations have developed a dependency on cellphone usage. As an important and vital factor of modern communication and community, we rely on our phones…

  • Houston Elections Analysis:What to consider as a voter

    Houston Elections Analysis:What to consider as a voter

    Only if we address all of the mutually reinforcing constraints on opportunity we can expect real progress in any one factor Ravi K. Perry Special thanks to Dr. William T. Hoston for teaching the importance of urban politics and government. I recommend reading one of his most recent books, The Fight for Black Liberation. Sheila Jackson Lee and John Whitmire…

  • Students vs University of Wisconsin-Madison: Mary Fadele

    Students vs University of Wisconsin-Madison: Mary Fadele

    There is never time in the future in which we will work out our salvation. The challenge is in the moment; the time is always now James Baldwin 1. How do you feel about Dr.LaVar J. Charleston (Vice Provost and Chief Diversity Officer statement? (https://news.wisc.edu/condemning-racism-and-hate-choosing-community-and-belonging/ ) *link to statement* Personally, I felt that his statement was not for…

  • Texas to Wisconsin: A call to end racial harrassment

    Texas to Wisconsin: A call to end racial harrassment

    If we do not know how to meaningfully talk about racism, our actions will move in misleading directions Angela Davis Introduction On May 3,2023 students of the University of Wisconsin-Madison staged a familiar tradition of protesting against the discriminatory treatment of black students. University of Wisconsin-Madison is known for its prestigious and thought provoking alum. …

  • What’s next for Panthers: The Texas ban on Diversity Equity and Inclusion

    What’s next for Panthers: The Texas ban on Diversity Equity and Inclusion

    Not everything that is faced can be changed; but nothing can be changed until it is faced James Baldwin Welcome back, Panthers On August 21, 2023, Prairie View A&M University students returned to “The Hill” to begin another productive fall semester. Over the summer, administration and student leaders implemented some noticeable changes around campus while…