On February 21, 1965, Malcolm X was fatally wounded. This step into immortality has been retold countless times over the past 60 years in movies, books, and documentaries. The controversies that persist surrounding Malcolm X’s death continue to cast a shadow of suspicion over the leadership of the Nation of Islam (NOI) and our federal [...]
Camille Gibson, a faculty member at the College of Juvenile Justice at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU), says a deep-rooted history shapes these interactions.
Ashley Perez PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 14, 2025) - The Prairie View A&M University community is mourning the loss of Ashley Perez, a junior biology major, who passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Ashley, a Richmond, Texas native who grew up in Wallis, was known for her dedication to academics, passion for science, [...]
Resilience has long driven technological advancements and innovations that shape society throughout American history. While inventors like Garrett Morgan, Alice H. Walker, and Mark Dean had limited access to resources and opportunities, they persevered. As the founder of TechBesties, an organization with a mission to uplift women and allies in tech through inclusive programs, impactful [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (February 3, 2025) - Prairie View A&M University is proud to announce that a distinguished group of faculty members from various disciplines are available to provide expert insights and perspectives for news programs during Black History Month.
Ernest “Ernie” Mae Miller was born in 1927 in Austin, Texas. She was the granddaughter of the famous educator LC Anderson. He served as Prairie View A&M University’s principal before serving as the principal of LC Anderson High School which was later named after him.
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 27, 2025) – According to Census records, over 16 million people live in the Gulf of Mexico region, which includes counties in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and western Florida. At the same time, this area is home to multifaceted and complex challenges typically widely triggered by natural disasters. Enter the [...]
Dr. Marco Robinson, co-chair of the Ruth J. Simmons Center for Race and Justice at Prairie View A&M University, carries forward the institution’s legacy as a pillar of empowerment and advocacy.
With Inauguration Day and MLK Day coinciding this year, it is worth reflecting on what this means, how far we have come as a nation, and how far we have yet to go. In the circles I frequent, there is little to be optimistic about. After decades of struggle towards racial equality and the real [...]
The Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) National Holiday provides all Americans with an opportunity to reflect and refocus our energies on solving the issues profoundly impacting American society. Indeed, much uncertainty looms around American citizen’s social, economic, and political existences going into this new year. Although we are enduring global conflicts, plagues, and pestilence, we [...]
