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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
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More Churches Reflect Society

April 5, 2004
by Charlene Carter
While there are diversity initiatives aimed at making school andwork environments had better reflect America, churches…
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Music Piracy: A Closer Look into the Industry

April 5, 2004
by Stephanie Crouch
“I download music all the time, and I don’t understand howand why so many people are…
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Celibacy Promotes Good Health and Self-Respect

April 5, 2004
by Tiffany A. Bolden
At a time when Sexually Transmitted Diseases are rampant amongyouth, it seems more precautions need to…
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NCAA Panel Tackles Low Numbers of Black Division I Coaches

April 2, 2004
by Black College Wire - Tamika L. Jefferson
Not counting historically black colleges and universities, NCAADivision I schools responding to a survey reported that…
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Georgetown U. Says No to “N Word”

April 2, 2004
by Black College Wire - Charlene Carter
Outraged by an e-mail filled with hate speech, hundreds ofstudents converged on GeorgetownUniversity’s Healy Circle topresent…
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Sanctions Won’t Halt Post-Season for Tennessee State

April 2, 2004
by Black College Wire - Tamika L. Jefferson
Tennessee State University’s men’s basketball program will beallowed to participate in post-season games despite sanctionsimposed last…
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“Historically Black” Leaves Room for Diversity

April 2, 2004
by Black College Wire - Shaka Lias
Historically black colleges are not all black. Dr. Wilma Roscoe,interim president and CEO of the National…
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Lack of Funds Could Ground Hampton Flight Team during National Competition

April 2, 2004
by Black College Wire - David Paulk
HamptonUniversity’s Flight Team could be grounded for a thirdconsecutive year, unable to fly in a contest…
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Grambling Picks New President

April 2, 2004
by Black College Wire - Eric M. Henry
Dr. Horace Judson, former president of Plattsburgh StateUniversity in upstate New York, has been named presidentof…
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“Throwback” Jerseys Honor HBCU Players

April 2, 2004
by Black College Wire - Dorian Mills
North Carolina Central University Hall of Famer Harold Hunterhelped lead to victory the basketball team…
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