Meet Samantha N. Thompson

The Creator of "The Color of Knowledge":


Samantha N. Thompson: Hello! I am currently a senior Broadcast Journalism Student at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas. I am a native of Southern California and I love all of the opportunities that Texas has to offer.

As a California student at an HBCU, I am constantly being asked "Why?" "Why Texas? Why a black school? Why would you ever leave California?" To your surprise, these variations of "Why's" were not coming from Californians or whites, these questions were being asked by Texans, peers at TSU, faculty, and random encounters with individuals off the street that are BLACK. I'm always careful when answering peoples' questions, especially those who aren't affiliated with my university, because I might be the first person they have encountered from TSU (so I want to represent ). At first I never really knew how to give a straight answer to these questions, so the first question I would respond with would be "Why not?" I was excited to be accepted into a university and leave California and meet new people, I thought that me attending any college/university was naturally a positive thing, so I honestly wanted to know.


Some people say that they don't understand why I would leave California to attend a black school, insinuating that it was a downgrade or step back in my life. Is that true? I fail to believe that assertion, but many beg to differ. Here at Texas Southern University I have been overwhelmed by the amount of knowledge and opportunities that I have not only received, but SOUGHT OUT and found, with hard work and aggression.

This is why I am starting this project, I feel like all education has an equal worth, the STUDENT is the factor that determines the strength of their education by going over and beyond what is asked of them in a class syllabus or society.





Brief Resume:
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Samantha Noel Thompson                                               

Objective            To utilize more than three years of journalism, media, and broadcast training within an established or developing media company to learn and contribute my skills and excel as an intern or entry level employee.

Summary             Proficient in generating and writing radio, print, and broadcast news.  Can handle fast paced work environments, and meet required deadlines with high quality work. Quick learner that enjoys collaborating with others.  Able to handle a professional environment and properly manage time.

Education         Texas Southern University, Houston, TX             B.A Degree Communication

                             Major, Broadcast Journalism                               Expected Graduation 12/10

                             Dean’s List and Honor Roll                                   2006-2009                        

                                                                                           

Employment Experience

October 2008-Present                       Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas

·       Event staff /security, auditorium personnel

May 2008-August 2008                   JcPenney’s, Chino, California

·       Sales associate

January 2008-April 2008                Jamba Juice, Houston, Texas

·       Barista, sales person for health food and beverages

May 2007-August 2007                   Macy’s, Rancho Cucamonga, California

·       Lead floor recovery associate, micromanage recovery associates

Volunteer Experience

January 2009 – Present                  Intern Anchor, Producer, Reporter, Writer 90.9FM KTSU NEWS

·       Generate, interview, and write campus, local, and world news

·       Anchor, produce newscast, generate wraps and readers

August 2009- January 2010           Contributing Writer, Houston Community News, Houston, Texas

·       Generate, interview, and write campus and local news stories

·       Campus activities reporter

November 2008 -November 2009   Black Entertainment Television Network (BET)

·       Auditioned winner for 2008 and 2009  Black College Tour  for Texas Southern University

·       BET on-air commercial and special (talent)

March 2007-March 2010               Hard Body and Eye Candy Fashion Show Host

·       Interview models and judges, DVD host

January 2007-December 2009      Host of “Talk on da Walk” Community, and Music News

·       Generate and host campus, local, world, and music news stories

·       Interview music artist and viewers

October 2006 – April 2007            Kidz Jamz 90.9 FM-KTSU Hip-Hop Show

·       Radio Personality, generate stories, talk to callers, Scott system, producer, Adobe audition

Training            Developed Web 2.0 News Stories, blogger ,Twitter, YouTube, HTML/Dreamweaver,  Photoshop

References available upon request

Contact Samantha N. Thompson:


*Email: Samanthathompson1908@gmail.com


*Twitter: @Hollywood_samii