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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

Economic Development·Economy·Education·Health·International·Race·Science & Technology·Technology

African Leaders Discuss U.S. Ties, Foreign Aid — and the Distorted Map

September 26, 2026

by Amen Debretsion

WASHINGTON (HUNS) — African leaders came together to discuss U.S.-Africa relations and reductions in foreign assistance…

Black Women·Business·Economic Development·Economy·News·Race

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

September 26, 2026

by Aaliyah Clarke

WASHINGTON (HUNS) — U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., announced federal job guarantee legislation on Friday as…

U.S. Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock moderates a panel on the importance of Black fatherhood in the context of maternal mortality at the 55th Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference. (Photo: Myla S. Roundy/HU News Service)

State & Local·Washington D.C.

U.S. Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock Moderates Panel on Black Fatherhood and Maternal Mortality

September 22, 2026

by Myla S. Roundy

WASHINGTON (HUNS) – On day two of the 55th Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference,…

Hip Hop legend Doug E. Fresh performs on stage during CBCF Annual Legislative Conference

Multimedia·National·News·NewsVision·Politics·Uncategorized·Video

Young, Gifted & Black Panel Uses Music to Bridge Gap Between Generations

September 21, 2026

by Amyah Wright

Hip Hop is a billion-dollar industry that has influenced not just the nation, but the world.…

CBC panelists seated on stage with U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar during the 55th Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, DC

International·Multimedia·National·News·NewsVision·Politics·Video

Congressional Black Caucus Panel Explores “Our Africa, Our Future”

September 21, 2026

by Beverly Robertson

The rich culture of the African continent was one of the highlights of the Congressional Black…

Election 2026·Elections·News·Politics·State & Local·Ward 5·Washington D.C.

D.C. Democratic Mayoral Candidate Listens to Concerns of Ward 5 Residents

September 15, 2026

by Myla S. Roundy

WASHINGTON (HUNS) – As Washington, D.C. residents prepare for the November midterm election, Democratic mayoral candidate…

National·News

Reflections on 9/11, 25 Years Later

September 11, 2026

Kisa DupeandTorrie Walker

What seemed to be a typical workday for former airline employee Cathy Leggett on Sept. 11,…

Education·Prince George's County·Safety·State & Local

Prince George’s Says Bus Backlog Is Cleared, but Students Still Face Problems Getting to School

September 9, 2026

by La Tetra Metts-Owens

One mother was relieved that her daughter had finally received a bus assignment from Prince George’s…

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)

Black Women·Howard University·State & Local·Washington D.C.

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

September 9, 2026

by Tatiana Allen

WASHINGTON (HUNS) – On the second Sunday service of the semester at the Andrew Rankin Memorial…

America 250·News·State & Local·Washington D.C.

Some DC Residents Say 250th Anniversary Celebrations Are More of a Disruption

September 1, 2026

by Myla S. Roundy

WASHINGTON (HUNS) — Some D.C. residents say they have come to expect disruptions to their daily…

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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?

African Leaders Discuss U.S. Ties, Foreign Aid — and the Distorted Map

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

U.S. Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock Moderates Panel on Black Fatherhood and Maternal Mortality

Young, Gifted & Black Panel Uses Music to Bridge Gap Between Generations

Congressional Black Caucus Panel Explores “Our Africa, Our Future”

D.C. Democratic Mayoral Candidate Listens to Concerns of Ward 5 Residents

Reflections on 9/11, 25 Years Later

Prince George’s Says Bus Backlog Is Cleared, but Students Still Face Problems Getting to School

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

Some DC Residents Say 250th Anniversary Celebrations Are More of a Disruption

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