January 8, 2023
GREATER HOUSTON EDITION
Vol. 27, Issue 51
African-American News&Issues
“Addressing Current & Historical Realities Affecting Our Community”
TSU and Brookhaven National Laboratory By: Afram News
Judge Katherine “Kat” Thomas
The Youngest Judge in Texas
By: Crystal LaShan
Knowledge, accountability, and trust will be the cornerstones of Judge Katherine “Kat” Thomas’s tenure at the 184th Criminal District Court. Thomas is committed to public service and restoring trust in our system. After earning a degree from Spelman College and an internship with President Barack Obama, she graduated from Howard Law and came back home to Houston. Thomas has made her career fighting to help others, and she’s working to make our communities safe. With a dare from a mentor, Thomas was given 24 hours to decide to run for judge. She was told, “Why Not You?” You have the credentials,
drive, passion, desire, and knowledge to be a Judge. Why allow your age to be a barrier to achieving this goal?” So, without allowing doubt to consume her, Thomas told her mentor, “I am going for it.” Once Thomas made up her mind, it was full speed ahead. Mobilizing family, friends, classmates, and volunteers to create a ground game that spanned all of Harris County to make people aware of who she is and what she stands for. She made a concerted effort to attend a diverse list of events representing all people from all walks of life and Judge cont. traveling throughout the county to on pg. 3
It is always good to invest in our youth, especially when it comes to education. Our youth is our future and investing in them is the best investment that we can make. Technology has advanced and education has evolved in just the last few years and when you combine the two, there is a lot that can be accomplished. Texas Southern University and Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA)—which manages Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy—have signed an agreement to advance research and innovation in the field of science, technology, and engineering research. “Brookhaven National Laboratory is one of the leading research institutions in America,” said TSU vice president for research and innovation Dr. Michelle Penn-Marshall. “We are excited about the opportunity to establish collaborations between TSU and BNL, which will lead to innovative and transformative research projects that will benefit both institutions and the world. Texas Southern University is committed to being an excellent partner, while providing the best opportunities for our students to learn and prepare for the careers of tomorrow and our faculty to have access to state-of-the-art For more visit research facilities.” aframnews.com