Mental Health Matters: Why Many HBCU Students Aren’t Seeking Help
Dorm life, fitting in, and preparing for exams are all a part of college life. For many students, so…
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High School Graduation Rates Dip in DC: Trend or Temporary Setback?
Schools in the nation’s capital have seen a decrease in graduation rates. According to…
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The New College Hustle? Social Media Influencers Provide Opportunities, Options for College Students
Going into business for yourself has taken on a new meaning in the day of social media. Influencing…
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Nikole Hannah Jones’ “1619” Project Reframes History and Inspires Howard University Students
Renowned investigative journalist, Nikole Hannah-Jones shared her thoughts about her “1619”…
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Howard University Hosts “Reframing Our History: The 1619 Project With Nikole Hannah-Jones”
Howard University hosted award-winning New York Times journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones to speak about…
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First D.C. Statehood Meeting Held in 20 Years, and What It Means for the District
The average American has no idea that D.C. doesn’t have the same rights as the rest of the…
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The Globalization of Black People During the Vietnam War
My 12-year-old self was quite used to the smell of barbershops— the aroma of hairspray, the scent…
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My Imagined Ancestry
In creating an imagined family tree for the 1619 Project, I have selected a net of people I find to…
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Inventing While Black: Garrett Morgan, the Multi-Patented Innovator
Whether it is cultivating pecans and turning them into cash crops or creating the “miracle of sound”…
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Our Mango Tree Summers
I remember the days of ice cream mangoes and sunlight kissing my skin. Where the days would melt into…
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