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Homelessness in the DMV: Underserved and Underfunded

Ella GilbertandIsrael JohnsonandAniyah GenamaandElle Sawyer

October 10, 2026

John has been unhoused for nearly 13 years. A Maryland resident who has been no stranger to law enforcement, he prefers a few nights in jail instead of risking a night in…

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

Unemployment Fuels ‘Black Suffering,’ Ayanna Pressley Says at CBC Panel

September 26, 2026

Rev. Judy Fentress-Williams speaks to the Howard community during a sermon titled “Think Small”, which aims to offer encouragement to young people to focus on their God-given assignments. (Tatiana Allen/HU News Service)

Baptist Minister Says Black Church Champions for Civil Rights to Reign but Hesitates to Let Black Women Lead

September 9, 2026

NBA all-star Stephen Curry, fourth from left, is surrounded by members of the program he created during the university’s fundraiser at the famous Pebble Beach Golf Course. From the left, Otis Ferguson, the former Howard student who asked Curry to fund a program, golfers Morgan Taylor, Everett Whiten, Curry, Kendel Abrams, Richard Jones Jr., Edrine Okong and team Coach Sam Puryear.

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What Happened to Millions of NBA All-Star Stephen Curry’s Money? You Might Be Surprised

December 1, 2021

by Gregory Smith

By Gregory Smith, Howard University News Service WASHINGTON – They are a diverse bunch. Some…

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New Street Named at Howard University In Honor of Lucy Diggs Slowe

October 25, 2021

by Micah Washington

Howard University welcomed Homecoming 2021 weekend with a tribute that many say was long overdue. Howard…

Haitian Ladies Network founder Nadine Duplessy Kearns, center with the steering committee, wanted to empower women to address "the triple crises facing Haiti and centuries of escalating turmoil." (Photo Credit: Haitian Ladies Network)

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From Border Crisis to Quakes, Women of Haiti Gather to Ignite Their Collective Power

October 12, 2021

by Gregory Smith

By Gregory Smith, Howard University News Service WASHINGTON – White House correspondent Yamiche Alcindor was…

Virginia Ali, who opened Ben's Chili Bowl in 1958 with her husband, Ben, credits her children and family with keeping the business open during the toughest parts of the pandemic. Courtesy photo.

Business·COVID-19·Features·Health·National·News·Off-campus·State & Local

Black Businesses Continue to Face Down the Pandemic

September 21, 2021

by Gregory Smith

During the pandemic, Black businesses have faced challenges. Some were forced to close or nearly shut…

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Shamara Spencer: Accountant By Day, Choreographer For The Stars By Night

April 26, 2021

by Trevonae Williams

In many traditional societies, there are certain paths that young people are expected to follow. This…

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A Warrior Of A Woman: Nia Weeks, Orleans Parish Advocate

April 26, 2021

by HU News Service

Darreonna Davis, Howard University News Service Nia Weeks is a New Orleans native, family and criminal…

Features·News·Science & Technology·Technology

From “Oppy” to “Percy” : The Mars Rover Family’s Role in Space Exploration

April 22, 2021

by Mark Beckford

Greer Jackson, Howard University News Service When the Mars rover Opportunity was retired by the National…

Features·Film·News·Off-campus·State & Local

‘Pritty Not Pretty’ Animation Film Hopes To Answer Diversity Call

April 22, 2021

by Arielle Wiliams

As the entertainment industry calls for an increase of diverse and nuanced content, Terrance Daye, director…

Education·Features·News·Off-campus

South Jersey Native Inspires Communities With Nonprofit

April 19, 2021

by HU News Service

Nyah Marshall, Howard University News Service A message that Brenda Phillips, the founder of the South…

Arts·Features·Film·News·Politics

The Sisterhood Behind When We Gather

February 9, 2021

by Tia Lowe

Despite their prominent roles, women have been hidden in the shadows of the most groundbreaking moments…

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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

Unemployment Fuels ‘Black Suffering,’ Ayanna Pressley Says at CBC Panel

Baptist Minister Says Black Church Champions for Civil Rights to Reign but Hesitates to Let Black Women Lead

What Happened to Millions of NBA All-Star Stephen Curry’s Money? You Might Be Surprised

New Street Named at Howard University In Honor of Lucy Diggs Slowe

From Border Crisis to Quakes, Women of Haiti Gather to Ignite Their Collective Power

Black Businesses Continue to Face Down the Pandemic

Shamara Spencer: Accountant By Day, Choreographer For The Stars By Night

A Warrior Of A Woman: Nia Weeks, Orleans Parish Advocate

From “Oppy” to “Percy” : The Mars Rover Family’s Role in Space Exploration

‘Pritty Not Pretty’ Animation Film Hopes To Answer Diversity Call

South Jersey Native Inspires Communities With Nonprofit

The Sisterhood Behind When We Gather

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