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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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Brown Girl, Brown Girl, What Do You See?

February 5, 2015

by Rachel Kersey

Children’s Book Fair at Sankofa WASHINGTON — Ask Aliyah DeVille about what books were her favorite…

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Food and Friends Helps HIV/AIDS Patients

December 10, 2014

by Kofo Lasaki

Cooking Tasty Food for the People They Love Food and Friends Helps HIV/AIDS Patients Don’t…

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Howard Student Touches Lives through Tutoring

April 14, 2014

by Lauren Buchanan

Tutoring is an important way that adults can help young people learn. On the surface, Howard…

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DC Eateries Join Cherry Blossom Festival

April 5, 2014

by Tiffani DuPree

Cherry Picks Program Offers Deals, Special Meals For D.C., the popular Cherry Blossom Festival is back…

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Howard Hosts Conference on Women

March 16, 2014

by Adam Wynn

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Dance Place Renovations Set for Summer

April 12, 2013

by Sydney Farrar

Brookland DC Dance Center Expansion Begins in August Dance Place has launched its Moving Forward…

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Arts Showcase Returns to DC Area

May 10, 2012

by Alyson Pierce

Artomatic Kicks Off May 18 in Crystal City The Artomatic event showcase is returning to…

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A Flower That Rises from the Thorn

April 26, 2012

by Odochi Ibe - ReDonah Anderson

A Homeless Teen Night Shares His Poetic Thoughts Christopher Feaster is a graduating senior at the…

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Occupy Youth Program in the Works at Montgomery College

April 22, 2012

by Brittni Guevara

From peace protests to police intervention, the occupy movements in a number of major cities across…

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The Root DC Editor Opens Up on Being Black and a Journalist

April 10, 2012

by Lauren McEwen - Stacy-Ann Ellis

“What they used to try to do with black folks in particular, is say ‘Are you…

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Features - Page 13

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

Brown Girl, Brown Girl, What Do You See?

Food and Friends Helps HIV/AIDS Patients

Howard Student Touches Lives through Tutoring

DC Eateries Join Cherry Blossom Festival

Howard Hosts Conference on Women

Dance Place Renovations Set for Summer

Arts Showcase Returns to DC Area

A Flower That Rises from the Thorn

Occupy Youth Program in the Works at Montgomery College

The Root DC Editor Opens Up on Being Black and a Journalist

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