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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

Business·Features·Washington D.C.

Living Black History: WHUR Mural Featured Outside Ben’s Chili Bowl

March 4, 2022

by Ravyn Hardwick

U Street in Washington, DC, once boasted of being home to the largest urban African…

COVID-19·Education·Features·Homelessness·Howard University·Mental Health·NewsVision Newscast·State & Local·Ward 7·Ward 8

Addressing Issues In the Black Community

December 17, 2021

by Jennifer Thomas

By NewsVision “Frontline Nine” Journalists The “Frontline Nine” capstone broadcast journalism class at Howard University covered…

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.

Features·News·Sports

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…

Education·Features·NewsVision

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)

Features·International·National·News·Politics·State & Local

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…

Entertainment·Features·International·Lifestyle·News·Off-campus

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…

Features·News·Off-campus·Politics

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…

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Features - Page 7

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

Living Black History: WHUR Mural Featured Outside Ben’s Chili Bowl

Addressing Issues In the Black Community

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

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