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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

October 23, 2026

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

October 22, 2026

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

Black Women·Features·National·Sports

Mieshael Henry Makes History as the First Black Woman Drag Racer in California

April 24, 2025

by Christion Billy

Mieshael Henry made history in 2023 as the first Black woman drag racer in California when…

Dr. Bahiyyah Muhammad sits in her office at Howard University (Photo: Lauren Nutall/HU News Service)

Criminal Justice·Justice·National·News·Police·Safety·Washington D.C.

Redefining Protect and Serve: How One Howard Professor Is Bridging the Trust Gap Between D.C. Residents and Police

April 22, 2025

by Lauren Nutall

Howard University News Service WASHINGTON – In 2018, Dr. Bahiyyah Muhammad at Howard University created a…

Community members engage with HIPS staff and volunteers during an outreach event close to their H Street Office. (Photo: Cyndee Clay)

Black Women's Health·Health·Housing·LGBTQ·National·State & Local·Ward 6·Washington D.C.

How Local Nonprofit Organizations Provide Housing and Healthcare Interventions for Sex Workers

April 21, 2025

by Trinity Webster-Bass

WASHINGTON – For Honoring Individual Power & Strength, or HIPS, Thursday afternoons means bringing sexual health…

Community farm and wellness center, The Well at Oxon Run, is preparing to harvest fresh produce. (Photo: Morghan Manuel)

Community·Health·Health·State & Local·Ward 8·Washington D.C.

How Produce Rx Is Prescribing Wellness from the Roots in Washington, D.C.

April 21, 2025

by Morghan Manuel

Howard University News Service WASHINGTON— In Ward 8, where grocery options are scarce and health challenges…

Howard-affiliates and D.C. community members gather on The Yard at Revolutionary Youth Community’s rally with a Howard contract worker of over 19 years taking the stage. (Myla S. Roundy/HUNewsService.com)

Alumni·Campus·HBCU·Howard University·News·Politics·State & Local·Washington D.C.

Howard University Students and Alumni Disagree on the Status of Campus Protest Culture

April 20, 2025

by Myla S. Roundy

WASHINGTON — Some members of the Howard student body say their classmates are not politically active…

Jazzmyne Townsend pauses for a photo in her office at Stanton Elementary School (Photo: Monet Heath/HUNewsService)

Alumni·Community·Education·HBCU·Howard University·News·State & Local·Ward 8·Washington D.C.

Howard University Alumna Named Finalist for National Teacher of the Year Award

April 19, 2025

by Monet Heath

WASHINGTON—Instructional coach at Stanton Elementary School in Ward 8, Jazzmyne Townsend is a finalist for the 2025…

Jackie Carter at the Anacostia Arts Center in Southeast D.C., seated in a room honoring Frederick Douglass. (Photo: Lamaria Washington/ HU News Service)

Features·State & Local·Ward 8·Washington D.C.

A Local Theater Founder’s Commitment to Black History and Youth Empowerment

April 19, 2025

by Lamaria Washington

WASHINGTON — In the back of the New Image Community Baptist Church in Ward 8 tucked…

Community·News·State & Local·Ward 1·Washington D.C.

Neighborhood Library Closure Disrupts Support Services in Ward 1

April 19, 2025

by Myla S. Roundy

WASHINGTON — The Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library (MTP), a popular public space in Ward 1, is…

Miriam Lynch (center left) works with children at a Diversity in Aquatics swim event.

Community·Solutions Journalism·State & Local·Washington D.C.

From Loss to Leadership: Miriam Lynch’s Dedication to Water Safety

April 18, 2025

by Brandon Byrd

The journey to becoming a six-time Howard University swimming record holder, a board member of the…

State & Local

D.C. Emancipation Day Brings Community Members Together

April 17, 2025

by Jordan Jarrett

Washingtonians packed the streets around Freedom Plaza on Sunday to commemorate D.C. Emancipation Day. The citywide…

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News - Page 13

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?

Mieshael Henry Makes History as the First Black Woman Drag Racer in California

Redefining Protect and Serve: How One Howard Professor Is Bridging the Trust Gap Between D.C. Residents and Police

How Local Nonprofit Organizations Provide Housing and Healthcare Interventions for Sex Workers

How Produce Rx Is Prescribing Wellness from the Roots in Washington, D.C.

Howard University Students and Alumni Disagree on the Status of Campus Protest Culture

Howard University Alumna Named Finalist for National Teacher of the Year Award

A Local Theater Founder’s Commitment to Black History and Youth Empowerment

Neighborhood Library Closure Disrupts Support Services in Ward 1

From Loss to Leadership: Miriam Lynch’s Dedication to Water Safety

D.C. Emancipation Day Brings Community Members Together

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