https://hunewsservice.com Your Neighborhood. Your Nation. Your News! Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:54:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://hunewsservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cropped-407787_352128264798897_1461219382_n-1-32x32.jpg https://hunewsservice.com 32 32 https://hunewsservice.com/variety/entertainment/is-this-smize-giving-me-the-crazy-eye/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:06:00 +0000 https://hunewsservice.com/?p=23080 A new "America's Next Top Model" docuseries? Time to run back trauma!]]> https://hunewsservice.com/news/educators-echo-urgent-call-to-protect-public-schools-and-democracy-at-cbc-weekend/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:12:03 +0000 https://hunewsservice.com/?p=21675 WASHINGTON (HUNS) — In a convention hall illuminated by soft stage lights, educators and advocates gathered with purpose and resolve to close out the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 54th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC). Together, they outlined a vision that extended beyond classrooms — a vision grounded in truth, fairness and shared responsibility. In a united front, they called to reclaim schools and public education as beacons of hope and the bedrock of American democracy. Princess Moss, vice president of the National Education Association (NEA), which sponsored the session, opened the conversation with a pointed warning. “Every day, our educators are]]> https://hunewsservice.com/uncategorized/blacktiktok-creators-talk-culture-and-influence-at-annual-cbcf-legislative-conference/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:31:43 +0000 https://hunewsservice.com/?p=21664 Social Media has changed the way Americans consume news. According to the Pew Research Center, over half of U.S. adults get their news from a social media platform. Just over half of TikTok users say they get their news from the platform. At this fall’s Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference, Black TikTok creators shared how they influence culture. They shared insightful advice and tips for users and consumers. NewsVision reporter Reinah McNeil has the story.]]> https://hunewsservice.com/news/cbcs-culture-is-capital-panel-shares-how-black-influence-drives-culture/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:23:37 +0000 https://hunewsservice.com/?p=21658 Panel During Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference Examines How Black Americans Influence Global Culture At this year’s Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference, conversations went beyond politics. One panel, “Culture is Capital,” focused on how Black influence drives global culture — and what it takes to turn that influence into ownership and equity. Howard University NewsVision reporter Harmony Bailey has the story.]]> https://hunewsservice.com/features/beyond-the-fandom-black-girls-in-k-pop-and-j-pop-spaces/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:00:06 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=19015 A BTS fan raises her “Army Bomb” light stick amongst the crowd. Photo courtesy of SibRapid/Shutterstock By Melanie Pullins Howard University News Service  WASHINGTON — Many Black girls have found a sense of belonging and empowerment in Asian pop culture, engaging through music, concerts, fan art and dance covers to connect with a global community. Reinah McNeil, a longtime K-pop fan, said immersing herself in the genre helped her discover her true self. “As I have gotten older, my relationship with K-pop has gotten more nuanced,” said McNeil.”I have found self-expression in K-pop. That’s something I will never regret.” McNeil’s experience]]> https://hunewsservice.com/politics/hip-hop-politics-cbc-panel-underscores-importance-to-black-community/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:35:46 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=15916 Aya Furin-Campbell, NewsVision reporter Hip-hop has historically been a powerful catalyst for the fight for liberation for the Black community. At the 2023 Congressional Black Caucus’ panel “Hip Hop and Politics: Activism, Culture, Revolution, and Entrepreneurship,” panelists spoke about the importance of taking action against injustice and utilizing the power of hip-hop to strengthen the Black community. News Vision reporter Aya Furin-Campbell has the story.]]> https://hunewsservice.com/multimedia/video/the-pandemic-alters-but-wont-halt-kwanzaa-celebrations/ Sun, 26 Dec 2021 17:59:42 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=13079 Kwanzaa, celebrated from December 26 to January 1, is a holiday for Black people to gather and celebrate their history, culture, and accomplishments. Typically, families or communities come together; but the pandemic has forced in-person programs to be reformatted virtually. Members of the DC Kwanzaa planning committee reflect on the first year they planned virtual events and anticipate a successful virtual program this year. NewsVision’s Hadiyah Presswood has the story.]]> https://hunewsservice.com/features/the-rising-of-ankhlejohn/ Mon, 27 Nov 2017 09:53:20 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/uncategorized/the-rising-of-ankhlejohn/ As “Veni Vedi Vici” begins to play, the eerie but hardcore beat is followed by ANKHLEJOHN’s gritty sound on his newest project “The Red Room.” The 24-year old MC from Capitol Hill has created a following for himself as he continues to push out content in the forms of music and visuals for his projects. Aside from his creativity, the name ANKHLEJOHN alone attracts listeners to want to know more. “During high school, it came to a point where I started to find knowledge itself… I started to study ancient civilizations of my people. And I was very big on]]> https://hunewsservice.com/features/arts-market-reflects-old-new-shaw/ Thu, 12 Feb 2015 12:19:50 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/uncategorized/arts-market-reflects-old-new-shaw/