Homecoming is always a big deal for HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) and being one of the largest and most prestigious HBCUs in the country, Texas Southern University, lived this culture to the fullest as present students and alumni met, partied and united on the grounds of the university …
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Fashion, Music and Culture at Nigeria Day 2018 in Houston
The 2nd Nigerian Day held in Houston, TX, on Nigeria’s Independence Weekend. Sponsored by Rebtel, Hope for Us and Glazed Donuts, a 1000 scholarship was presented to a middle school student who created a project about Nigerian history, which was presented at the Nigerian Day on Sunday. There was food, …
Read More »Nigerians celebrate 58th Independence anniversary in Houston
The 2nd Annual Nigeria Cultural Parade and Arts Festival held September 29th at 1510 Polk near the Toyota Center, Houston TX. It was sponsored by Rebtel and Wazobia African Market and showcased colorful presentations filled with history, traditions and culture. Among the participants were His Royal Highness Eze and UgoEze Obichuku, the High Chief Priest Prince Baba Awo …
Read More »Pictures: World Owerri People’s Congress Dallas 2018
Pictures from the World Owerri Peoples’ Congress (WOPC) 2018 held at the Sheraton Dallas Galleria Hotel from July 19-22.
Read More »Pictures from 2018 Mezie Ihiagwa Convention, Picnic in Cleveland OH
Pictures from 2018 Mezie Ihiagwa Convention Gala, Cleveland OH
Pictures from Konnexted Africans 1st Anniversary Celebration in Houston
Konnexted Africans, a group dedicated to providing a platform for like-minded Africans, Caribbeans and people of the African diaspora to network, interact and participate in dialogue, events and trips recently celebrated the 1st anniversary in Houston, Tx. Below are pictures from the event…
Read More »#NABJNCAT18: A NIGERIAN’S EXPERIENCE
BY CHILEE AGUNANNA, TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY Saturday, March 17, was arguably my finest hour since arriving the United States a little less than two years ago. I was awarded the “Best Student Overall” at the 26th National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Multimedia Short Course at North Carolina Agricultural …
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