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Outside the room where Power Readers mentors and students gather each week at Thomson Elementary School. (Photo: Faith Harper/HUNewsService.com)

Non-Profit Organization Addresses Literacy Gaps in D.C. Schools

Faith HarperandGrant RoundtreeandWill ArmsteadandRasiah Worthy
December 12, 2025
WASHINGTON (HUNS) — Every week during lunchtime at Thomson Elementary in Logan Circle, a line of students moves through the hallway on their way to a bright yellow room tucked beside the…
The founder of Move-In Day Mafia, Teej Mercer (L), and a scholar of the organization, Alexis Rodriguez (R), pose for a picture in Rodriguez’s newly decorated dorm room at Howard University. (Photo courtesy of LaTerra Wise)

Non-Profit Organization Helps Former Foster Care Youth Move-In to HBCUs 

December 11, 2025

From Awareness to Action: Nonprofits Empower Washingtonians With Tenant Law 

December 11, 2025

Supreme Court Revives Controversial Redistricting  Map in Texas

December 6, 2025
Diandra Blake (left) and Monica Maya (right) stand in front of the door of University Counseling Services. (Tatiana Allen/HUNewsService.com)

In the Midst of Senioritis: College Seniors Struggle to Access Timely Mental Health Support at Howard  

November 26, 2025
Community·Criminal Justice·Features·Video·Washington D.C.

Momma’s Safe Haven: Community Mindfulness in Uncertain Times

September 30, 2025
by Reinah McNeil
Crimes involving Black youth in the nation’s capital are often in the headlines. While figures from…
LGBTQ·National·News·Supreme Court

Supreme Court to Take Up Dispute Over Conversion Therapy Ban for Minors

September 30, 2025
by Briana Outlaw
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Tuesday in a case testing whether Colorado can…
Education·National·News·Politics

Educators Echo Urgent Call to Protect Public Schools and Democracy at CBC Weekend

September 30, 2025
by Belaynesh Shiferaw
WASHINGTON (HUNS) — In a convention hall illuminated by soft stage lights, educators and advocates gathered…
Studies show innocent Blacks are disproportionately convicted of crimes they did not commit.
Crime·Criminal Justice·Justice·Multimedia·National·News·Race·Video

CBC- Innocent and Exonerated Panel Tackles Issue of Race and Wrongful Conviction

September 30, 2025
by Jada White
A 2022 National Registry of Exonerations report shows that innocent Black people are seven times more…
Entertainment·Features·National·News·NewsVision·Uncategorized·Video

#blacktiktok Creators Talk Culture and Influence at Annual CBCF Legislative Conference

September 29, 2025
by Reinah McNeil
Social Media has changed the way Americans consume news. According to the Pew Research Center, over…
Entertainment·Features·National·News·Politics·Social Media·Video

CBC’s “Culture is Capital” Panel Shares How Black Influence Drives Culture

September 29, 2025
by Harmony Bailey
Panel During Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference Examines How Black Americans Influence Global Culture…
Business·Campus·Economic Development·Howard University·State & Local·Ward 1·Washington D.C.

Starbucks’ Closure at Howard Is Another Hit to Student Food Options

September 28, 2025
by Bamidele Aina
WASHINGTON (HUNS) – Howard University students swarmed into the campus Starbucks on Saturday to put in…
Business·Campus·Howard University·NewsVision·Video·Washington D.C.

Howard University Starbucks Announces Sudden Shutdown

September 27, 2025
by Jada White
Starbucks customers who frequented the Georgia Avenue location in the Shaw Howard community in Northwest Washington,…
Arts·Community·Music·Off-campus·State & Local·Washington D.C.

Local Creatives Shine in the ‘Art All Night’ Festival

September 17, 2025
by Kevin Vaughn Jr.
WASHINGTON (HUNS) – More than 100 artists transformed several neighborhoods into free public art galleries on…
Community·State & Local·Ward 5·Washington D.C.

Ward 5 Week Celebrates With Something New, Something Old

September 16, 2025
by Damenica Ellis
Ward 5 Week is here with activities ranging from sports to storytelling to celebrate the community’s…
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Outside the room where Power Readers mentors and students gather each week at Thomson Elementary School. (Photo: Faith Harper/HUNewsService.com)

Non-Profit Organization Addresses Literacy Gaps in D.C. Schools

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Policy Group Steps In as Cities Drown in Traffic Enforcement Debt 

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Anthony Antrum-Frank assisting his grandson at Prince George’s County Police Athletic League Connect Boxing practice. (Photo: Taylor Swinton/HUNewsService.com)

Police Athletic League Uses Sports to Reduce Juvenile Crime in Prince George’s County

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The founder of Move-In Day Mafia, Teej Mercer (L), and a scholar of the organization, Alexis Rodriguez (R), pose for a picture in Rodriguez’s newly decorated dorm room at Howard University. (Photo courtesy of LaTerra Wise)

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