Tia Pitts

Tia Pitts is a Howard University senior broadcast journalism major, political science minor from Chicago, Illinois. She is a NewsVision reporter for HUNewsService.com.

The founder of Move-In Day Mafia, Teej Mercer (L), and a scholar of the organization, Alexis Rodriguez (R), pose for a picture in Rodriguez’s newly decorated dorm room at Howard University. (Photo courtesy of LaTerra Wise)

In Focus: The Longform Project·News·Solutions Journalism

Non-Profit Organization Helps Former Foster Care Youth Move-In to HBCUs

December 11, 2025

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WASHINGTON (HUNS) — At just nine years old, the bruises on Taeyana Davis’ body marked the first disruption in her education journey. Growing up,…

LGBTQ·State & Local·Video·Washington D.C.

And Justice for All? Donald Trump and the Fight for LGBTQ Rights

February 26, 2025

by Tia Pitts

By Tia Pitts, NewsVision reporter Since President Trump took the oath of office, he has ushered…