Miss Texas Southern University, Mariah Campbell, Featured on Oprah Daily Tonight!
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on July 08, 2021 Rising senior and current Miss Texas Southern University Mariah Campbell is participating in an exclusive live interview with media mogul and legendary journalist Oprah Winfrey on the Oprah Daily website and Facebook page. The journalism major from Longview, Texas, is one of three young journalists chosen to sit down with Winfrey after her article on Juneteenth was featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine as part of "Project Tell Me: Lift Every Voice." "It was really huge because Oprah is someone I have admired for so many years," said Campbell. "To see her take this opportunity to reach back and help other journalists and highlight their experiences is one of the most memorable experiences for me." Like Winfrey, Campbell was equally impressed by the three women she interviewed for her story. They included Grammy award-winning singer and actress Dionne Warwick, Clarice Freeman, wife of legendary TSU Debate Team Coach the late Dr. Thomas F. Freeman, and Opal Lee, the 94-year-old activist from Texas who has campaigned for decades to make Juneteenth a U.S. holiday. "As a Black journalist, to be able to share stories from our past from Black elders that are still in our community today is probably a moment that helped me to realized I can do something impactful," said Campbell. As a student in the Thomas F. Freeman Honors College on the campus of Texas Southern University, Campbell has a special connection to Freeman. She says she remembers talking with Dr. Freeman and how he raved about his wife as they spoke of life and purpose. "Well, Mrs. Freeman is actually someone that I nominated. She was the first person I thought of for the project," said Campbell. "For Ms. Warwick and Ms. Lee…WHEW! All of these women are powerhouses! They've all had success in different ways and their stories are beyond inspirational. From each interview, Campbell says she learned life lessons she will carry with her for the rest of her life. Through the narrative of these legendary Black women, Campbell now understands the importance of mentoring and why it's necessary to advocate for social change and that resilience is the key to success. She hopes others will take the aspirational messages from her articles and interviews and incorporate them into their lives. "These women are more than entertainers, wives and activists. They are powerful and learning from their experiences is something that I'll cherish forever." Watch her interview with Oprah and other special guests tonight, July 8th, at 7 p.m. EST, on the Oprah Daily website and the Oprah Daily Facebook page. Register now at http://www.oprahdaily.com/lifteveryvoiceli... ### ABOUT TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY Texas Southern University (TSU) honors our designation as a special-purpose institution for urban programming and research. TSU is a comprehensive university providing higher education access to the nation’s underserved communities. TSU’s academic and research programs address critical urban issues, and prepares its diverse student population to become a force for positive change in a global society. TSU offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs and concentrations – bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and professional degrees – organized into 10 colleges and schools on a 150-acre campus nestled in the heart of Houston’s historic Third Ward. Texas Southern has been a distinguished educational pioneer since 1927, and the University has become one of the most diverse and respected institutions in Texas. TSU has positioned itself as a proactive leader in educating underserved students and many who are the first in their family to attend college. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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