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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.…

PHOTOS: The Return of the Howard Homecoming Gospel Concert

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Angie Nixon, Bernie Sanders Rally at ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ Tour Stop in Tallahassee.

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Protecting the Press: Inside Howard University’s 2026 Democracy Summit

October 22, 2026

Hire Me, Not the Bot: Is AI Taking Over Graduates’ Jobs?

October 22, 2026

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Image Created to Condemn Racism Sparks Outrage After UMD Tennis Club Flips Intent

October 18, 2026

by La Tetra Metts-Owens

“Wow, this is never going to end.” That was Shawn Mitchell Yon’s reaction to the persistence…

Rhonda Hamilton, the independent candidate for D.C. mayor, talks with a mother and daughter in Ward 5 near Catholic University of America about sports and athletics — the girl enjoys the breaststroke when she swims. (Photo: Myla S. Roundy/HU News Service)

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Independent D.C. Mayoral Candidate Hits the Streets Before Election Day

October 15, 2026

by Myla S. Roundy

WASHINGTON (HUNS) – “You want change, vote change,” some D.C. residents heard the morning of Oct.…

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5 Reflections From the Democracy Summit

October 12, 2026

La Tetra Metts-OwensandMyla S. Roundy

WASHINGTON (HUNS) — Preparation for covering the midterm election is key, Leroy Chapman Jr., editor-in-chief of…

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Homelessness in the DMV: Underserved and Underfunded

October 10, 2026

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John has been unhoused for nearly 13 years. A Maryland resident who has been no stranger…

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From Tarague Beach to the Supreme Court, Guam Waste Fight Tests When Federal Action Becomes Final

October 9, 2026

by La Tetra Metts-Owens

WASHINGTON (HUNS) — Outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday morning, demonstrators chanted behind barricades, then…

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At Arena Stage, Theatre Week Invites Visitors to Take Part

October 8, 2026

by La Tetra Metts-Owens

The alarm goes off. Snooze. Coffee. A rush to catch the Metro before another day of…

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Why Free Press Matters: The Capstone Perspective | HU NewsVision

October 7, 2026

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In this special NewsVision talk-show segment, two senior capstone broadcast journalism majors, Beverly Robertson and Amyah…

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African American Civil War Museum Reopens With Expanded Spaces and New Exhibits

October 4, 2026

by La Tetra Metts-Owens

WASHINGTON — The African American Civil War Museum reopened Wednesday with expanded exhibition spaces and more…

John Burroughs Elementary School, located in the Brookland neighborhood of Ward 5, is undergoing a modernization that is scheduled to be completed in 2027. (Photo: Myla S. Roundy/HU News Service)

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Ward 5 Parents Raise Concerns About Education as New Board Representatives Vie for Office

September 28, 2026

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WASHINGTON (HUNS) – While the election for Ward 5 representative on the D.C. State Board of…

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From Ma Rainey to AI: New Technology Amplifies an Old Fight Over Artist Control

September 28, 2026

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In August Wilson’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” Ma Rainey fights to control what happens to her…

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

PHOTOS: The Return of the Howard Homecoming Gospel Concert

Angie Nixon, Bernie Sanders Rally at ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ Tour Stop in Tallahassee.

Protecting the Press: Inside Howard University’s 2026 Democracy Summit

Hire Me, Not the Bot: Is AI Taking Over Graduates’ Jobs?

Image Created to Condemn Racism Sparks Outrage After UMD Tennis Club Flips Intent

Independent D.C. Mayoral Candidate Hits the Streets Before Election Day

5 Reflections From the Democracy Summit

Homelessness in the DMV: Underserved and Underfunded

From Tarague Beach to the Supreme Court, Guam Waste Fight Tests When Federal Action Becomes Final

At Arena Stage, Theatre Week Invites Visitors to Take Part

Why Free Press Matters: The Capstone Perspective | HU NewsVision

African American Civil War Museum Reopens With Expanded Spaces and New Exhibits

Ward 5 Parents Raise Concerns About Education as New Board Representatives Vie for Office

From Ma Rainey to AI: New Technology Amplifies an Old Fight Over Artist Control

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