The Texas Southern debate team is world renown. After the passing of its founding coach, Dr. Thomas F. Freeman, the torch has been passed to Dr. Gloria Batiste-Roberts. As the new head coach of the debate team, Batiste-Roberts has done nothing but lead the team to more victories and successes. Gloria is an amazing coach and mentor to myself and multiple current and former students,” Nahab Fahnbulleh, debate team president said. AdBatiste-Roberts said the iconic founder of the TSU debate team, Dr. Thomas Freeman, prepared her well to pick up the mantle and continue his legacy of excellence.