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Alumni·Election 2020·Howard University·Voting

Setting a Path Forward: Sen. Kamala Harris’ Historic VP Win Inspires, Motivates Women of Color

December 4, 2020

by Jennifer Thomas

The election of Howard University alumna Kamala Harris to the nation’s second highest office is a…

Election 2020·Elections·Voting

Election 101: The Continued Fight Against Voter Suppression

October 25, 2020

by Jennifer Thomas

During Jim Crow, African Americans were forced to count jellybeans in a jar, or take literacy…

Arts·Video

Hirshhorn’s ARTLAB: The Black Joy Experience

April 30, 2019

by Victoria Walker

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State & Local

Amid Declining Refugee Numbers, Nonprofit Organizations Are Providing Critical Resources

April 27, 2019

by Victoria Walker

For the fiscal year 2019, the refugee resettlement cap has been decreased to an all-time low…

Uncategorized

A Doctor Fighting for Reproductive Health Rights

April 25, 2019

by Victoria Walker

Her day is mostly spent running walking up and down the hallways of Medstar Pediatrics in…

Health

At Girls On The Run, D.C. Girls Learn How to Use ‘Star Power’

April 25, 2019

by Victoria Walker

Lap one, “B-E-A-U-T-Y.” Lap two, “I-S.” The girls run laps around the gym vigorously as they…

Business

A Pop-Up Shop Strives to Make Natural Products for Natural Haired Women

April 16, 2019

by Victoria Walker

Kenyetta Corbin runs around her pop-up shop as more and more women stride in through the…

Business·News·Off-campus

A Local Non-Profit Suits Women and Keeps Them Work Ready

April 15, 2019

by Victoria Walker

Suited for Change helps increase employment and job retention and is the leading non-profit for women…

Health

A Homeless Shelter In Ward 3 Making Strides to End Homelessness

March 20, 2019

by Victoria Walker

The goal of Friendship Place is to give people experiencing homelessness or those at risk of…

Business·Lifestyle·State & Local

In A Changing Neighborhood in D.C., A Flower Shop Still Thrives

February 20, 2019

by Victoria Walker

The pungent aroma of flowers fills the air with the sound of light chatter in the…