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P R E S I D E N T ’ S M E S S A G EChange is inevitable; progress is intentional.Excellence is the result of our inspiration anddetermination to position Texas Southern University asa premier institution of urban programming in the 21stcentury.We continue to reach new heights that are indicativeof our growth into greatness. To this end, we are proudto publish the summer 2004 edition of Generations ofPride. As in the introductory issue last winter, this volumecovers numerous events and success stories thatcelebrate the rich and remarkable legacy of TSU—alegacy that includes a strong alumni network whoseunwavering support has contributed to the University’sdistinction.Undoubtedly, this distinction was exhibited during Texas SouthernUniversity’s inaugural Black and White Ball in February. More than 600guests commemorated Black History Month and seven extraordinaryindividuals—including TSU’s own professor Arbolina Jennings andRegent Willard Jackson Jr.—who through their service and endeavorselevate multiculturalism in our city and region.New traditions are created as we grow. Our first winter commencement,held December 13, 2003, featured keynote speaker the ReverendWilliam Lawson, pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church. Continuingour legacy of dynamic orators, the Honorable Harry E. Johnson Sr.,TSU regent and general president of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.,delivered a moving and inspiring message during the Charter Day 2004service in March.The pinnacle of this year’s observance of the University’s birth wasa news conference sponsored by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee,March 2, who announced TSU’s record receipt of more than $15 millionin grants for the College of Science and Technology and Collegeof Pharmacy and Health Sciences. This funding, as the congresswomandeclared, represents a significant milestone for the University as it is nowofficially integrated into the federal appropriations process.Enjoy this exciting summer release of Generations of Pride; as youwill discover, Texas Southern University’s progress is in full bloom.Priscilla D. Slade, Ph.D.President2 Summer 2004 • GENERATIONS OF PRIDE
CONTENTSVolume 1, Number 2Summer 2004Generations of Pride is a jointpublication of theOffice of Alumni Affairs and theOffice of Communications.Priscilla SladePresidentCharlene EvansExecutive Vice PresidentOffice of Alumni AffairsHannah Hall, Room 1293100 Cleburne St. ~ Houston, Texas77004Voice: (713) 313-6893Fax: (713) 313-6894Web: www.tsu.edu/alumniKevin AdamsAssistant Vice Presidentof Alumni AffairsTanya TircuitCoordinator of Alumni AffairsOffice of CommunicationsHannah Hall, Room 2113100 Cleburne St. ~ Houston, Texas77004Voice: (713) 313-1861Fax: (713) 313-4232Web: www.tsu.edu/mediaBronwen R. TaylorWriter/EditorMarc NewsomeDesign SpecialistEarlie HudnallPhotographerContributing Writers:Ashley ClarkP.C. DouglasLatrissa FlemingTrevor Mitchell45910Reader’s ResponseAlumni Chapter News & Tiger NotesHome AgainAlumni Features10 Agent of Humility: A Talk with TSU Alum Kevin Poston12 Up, Up & Away: NASA’s Debra Johnson Blasts Off14 Defying the Odds: Jacksonville Jaguar Cortez Hankton16202334373840Alumni in the NewsOut & About: Images of Our Alma MaterTSU News23 A Tigerwalk Paved in Gold: Federal Funding for 200424 Remembering Dr. Samuel M. Nabrit, TSU’s 2nd President25 Creating New Traditions with the First Winter Graduation26 TSU’s Life & Legacy: Charter Day 200427 An Affair to Remember: TSU’s Inagural Black&White Ball29 Politics of a New Generation: A Hip-Hop Look at Voting31 The Legacy of Brown vs. Board of Education33 “Thank You TSU”: Law School Grad to Houston Judge33 “Always Ask Questions”: A Visit from Texas’ Ex-GovenorAthletics34 Tiger Tidbits from the Athletics Department36 Tiger Touchdown: TSU & Superbowl XXXVIIIAccoladesNews & NotesCampus Features40 Marcus Garvey or Mahatma Ghandi: Student MissionaryUncovers African Culture41 Take Two & Call Me in the Morning: COPHS Unveils TwoNew Graduate Programs43 In MemoriamGENERATIONS OF PRIDE • Summer 2004 3
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