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Valerie Brandes, founder of Jacaranda Books, pictured against a collage of the publisher’s titles. (Photo illustration: La Tetra Metts-Owens/HUNewsService.com; book cover images courtesy of Jacaranda Books)

Valerie Brandes Made Her Own Way Into Publishing. Now She’s Opening the Gate.

by La Tetra Metts-Owens

November 1, 2026

The Jacaranda Books founder looks to HBCUs to help develop the next generation of Black publishing professionals.…

Hoop Dreams at Howard: NBA Day Celebrates Sports, Culture, Community

October 22, 2026

Homelessness in the DMV: Underserved and Underfunded

October 10, 2026

Why Free Press Matters: The Capstone Perspective | HU NewsVision

October 7, 2026

Bison Bound for the World: Inside Howard University’s Free Passport Party

September 26, 2026

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Mental Health In The African American Community During The Trump Era

April 24, 2018

by Mark Beckford

Kayla Irby, Howard University News Service Washington D.C.– Starting on March 2, 2018, a series of…

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African-American Concert Pianist Composes Music for Dogs

March 9, 2018

by Dawn Richard

Concert pianist Karen Walwyn is now composing and selling music especially for dogs. Photo courtesy of…

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The Rising of ‘ANKHLEJOHN’

November 27, 2017

by Gabrielle Holland

As “Veni Vedi Vici” begins to play, the eerie but hardcore beat is followed by ANKHLEJOHN’s…

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FNV Live With First Lady Michelle Obama

November 24, 2015

by Cheriss May

NORFOLK, VA. — First Lady Michelle Obama joined Ashanti, Estelle, Gabrielle Union, Jessica Alba, Jordin Sparks,…

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Effort to Halt Prison Revolving Door Loses Funding

November 5, 2015

by Briahnna Brown

Graduates of the Public Safety Compact throw up their caps in celebration of their graduation. Photos by…

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HBCUs, Others Play for Pay in the NCAA

September 28, 2015

by Briahnna Brown

From Howard's 76-0 loss to Boston College on Sept. 12, 2015 WASHINGTON – Like many teams…

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Helping Babies By Lifting Up Mothers

September 28, 2015

by Diandra Bolton

Healthy Babies Project Helps Children, Parents The Healthy Babies Project empowers parents so they can better…

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New Film Reveals Untold Black, Jewish Story

September 10, 2015

by Tiamoyo Harris

Rosenwald children standing with Rosenwald WASHINGTON –Few people in America have ever heard of Julius Rosenwald,…

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College Students Help Others Get Scholarships

March 12, 2015

by Justin Faust

The “Black Genius Project” "Black Genius Project by HUNewsService.com – Hear the world’s sounds" Explore…

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Arts Market Reflects Old, New Shaw

February 12, 2015

by Sarafina Wright

Artist at the Shaw Arts,Crafts & Fashion Market sits with his original piece of DC legend…

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Features - Page 12

Valerie Brandes Made Her Own Way Into Publishing. Now She’s Opening the Gate.

Hoop Dreams at Howard: NBA Day Celebrates Sports, Culture, Community

Homelessness in the DMV: Underserved and Underfunded

Why Free Press Matters: The Capstone Perspective | HU NewsVision

Bison Bound for the World: Inside Howard University’s Free Passport Party

Mental Health In The African American Community During The Trump Era

African-American Concert Pianist Composes Music for Dogs

The Rising of ‘ANKHLEJOHN’

FNV Live With First Lady Michelle Obama

Effort to Halt Prison Revolving Door Loses Funding

HBCUs, Others Play for Pay in the NCAA

Helping Babies By Lifting Up Mothers

New Film Reveals Untold Black, Jewish Story

College Students Help Others Get Scholarships

Arts Market Reflects Old, New Shaw

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