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Crime·NewsVision·Off-campus·Video·Ward 7·Ward 8

Mounting Gun Violence Claims Young Victims in the Nation’s Capital

December 27, 2021

by Jennifer Thomas

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an uptick in gun violence nationwide.…

Lifestyle·Video·Washington D.C.

The Pandemic Alters, But Won’t Halt Kwanzaa Celebrations

December 26, 2021

by Jennifer Thomas

Kwanzaa, celebrated from December 26 to January 1, is a holiday for Black people to gather…

HBCU·Howard University·Sports

Lucky 13: Howard Volleyball Wins MEAC Championship Title

November 22, 2021

by Jennifer Thomas

Howard University women’s volleyball team defeated the Delaware State Hornets in 3-1 sets in Burr Gymnasium…

Education·State & Local·Ward 7·Ward 8·Washington D.C.

‘At-Risk’ Families Seek Hope in New Policy

November 17, 2021

by Micah Washington

Washington, D.C. students considered “at-risk” At-Risk’ will be offered admission to eleven charter schools in the…

Campus·Howard University·NewsVision

After 34 Days, Howard University Blackburn Takeover Ends

November 16, 2021

by Jennifer Thomas

After a tenuous 34 days, a group of Howard University students reached a confidential agreement with…

Howard University·Sports·Washington D.C.

Bison Men’s Basketball Battle Against Regent, Winning at Home

November 11, 2021

by Jennifer Thomas

By Alexis Williams, NewsVision reporter The Howard University Bison Men’s Basketball team improved to 2-0 on…

Health·Race·State & Local·Washington D.C.

Issues in the Black Community: So Some Might Eat Healthier

November 8, 2021

by Micah Washington

The nation’s capital is home to the world’s most powerful government. But Washington, DC also carries…

NewsVision·State & Local

Issues In the Black Community: Black Women and Breast Cancer

November 5, 2021

by Jennifer Thomas

According to the CDC, Black women have a 41% higher mortality rate than White women when…

COVID-19·Homelessness·Housing·NewsVision·State & Local

Issues in the Black Community: Mobile Showers Assist DC’s Homeless

November 5, 2021

by Jennifer Thomas

Homelessness has been on the rise in Washington, D.C., disproportionately affecting Black communities. Mayor Muriel Bowser,…

Faith·NewsVision·State & Local

Issues in the Black Community– Praise In A Pandemic

November 5, 2021

by Jennifer Thomas

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a seismic shift in the way people do everyday things, such as…

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