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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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D.C. Peace Academy: Changing Lives, Healing Trauma

April 3, 2025

by Kai Blair

Peace for D.C. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to accelerate efforts to reduce shootings,…

Black Women·Features·NewsVision·Video·Washington D.C.·Wellness

District Motherhued is Helping DC Area Mothers Through Support and Sisterhood

April 3, 2025

by Kayla Farris

According to the Centers for Disease Control, each year there are more than 80% of pregnancy-related…

Features·Howard University·Off-campus·Video

Howard Students Give Back During Alternative Spring Break

April 3, 2025

by Anihya Clark

By Anihya Clark, NewsVision Howard University takes it motto of Excellence In Truth ad Service to…

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Beyond the Fandom: Black Girls in K-Pop and J-Pop Spaces

February 18, 2025

by Melanie Pullins

A BTS fan raises her “Army Bomb” light stick amongst the crowd. Photo courtesy of SibRapid/Shutterstock By…

Black Women·Career·Howard University

Order in the Court and the Comedy Stage: How a Howard Univ. Law School Grad Balances Two Passions

December 27, 2024

by Skyler Winston

By day, she’s a practicing attorney, putting her legal skills to work in the courtroom, but…

Features·Health·Mental Health·Wellness

90 Years of Life, Love and Resilience: Elizabeth Chillious’ Story

December 14, 2024

by Vida Poyner-Chillious

By Vida Poyner-Chillious Howard University News Service “A wish?” my 90-year-old grandmother, Elizabeth Chillious, asked on…

Features·Health·State & Local·Washington D.C.

DC Co-op “ReDelicious” Is Redefining Food for Thought

November 19, 2024

by Amya Henry

By Amya Henry, NewsVision reporter A Washington, DC Co-op is redefining and literally repurposing the idea…

Black Women·Election 2024·National·Race

Kamala Harris’ Historic Candidacy Brings Intersectionality Issues to the Forefront

November 6, 2024

by Mackenzie Williams

By Mackenzie Williams Howard University News Service WASHINGTON— During Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential campaign,…

Alumni·Features·Howard University

Love Radio Author, Alumna, Shares How Howard Inspired Her

May 12, 2024

by Jennifer Thomas

By Myahna Alston, NewsVision reporter Howard University alumna and esteemed publishing marketing professional- turned author —…

Features·Howard University·Video

Behind the Scenes With Howard University’s Bison Mascot

May 12, 2024

by Olivia Blevins

By Olivia Blevins, NewsVision reporter Mascots are the epitome of school spirit, and Howard University’s “Big…

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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

D.C. Peace Academy: Changing Lives, Healing Trauma

District Motherhued is Helping DC Area Mothers Through Support and Sisterhood

Howard Students Give Back During Alternative Spring Break

Beyond the Fandom: Black Girls in K-Pop and J-Pop Spaces

Order in the Court and the Comedy Stage: How a Howard Univ. Law School Grad Balances Two Passions

90 Years of Life, Love and Resilience: Elizabeth Chillious’ Story

DC Co-op “ReDelicious” Is Redefining Food for Thought

Kamala Harris’ Historic Candidacy Brings Intersectionality Issues to the Forefront

Love Radio Author, Alumna, Shares How Howard Inspired Her

Behind the Scenes With Howard University’s Bison Mascot

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