https://hunewsservice.com Your Neighborhood. Your Nation. Your News! Mon, 02 Jun 2025 20:44:19 +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/howard-university/history-at-howard-capstone-journalists-cover-election-day-in-real-time/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:51:11 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=18424 Photos by Justin Hudson Photojournalist Justin Hudson documented Howard University NewsVision capstone broadcast journalists on November 5, 2024, as they produced a special Election Newscast at PBS station WHUT on campus. Following the live recording, the students joined hundreds of other journalists and on the Yard to document Vice President Harris’ Watch Party.  ]]> https://hunewsservice.com/news/national/somber-supporters-wait-to-hear-from-vp-harris-after-election-loss/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:18:18 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=18324 By Trinity Webster-Bass, NewsVision reporter Vice President Kamala Harris Speaks to supporters on the campus of her alma mater Howard University Wednesday afternoon, just hours after conceding the presidential race to her republican opponent Donald Trump. On the campus of Howard University, supporters, many somber and quiet, wait patiently. NewsVision reporter Trinity Webster Bass reports from Howard University as the Vice President approaches the podium.  ]]> https://hunewsservice.com/news/national/kamala-harris-historic-candidacy-brings-intersectionality-issues-to-the-forefront/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:26:35 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=18317 By Mackenzie Williams Howard University News Service WASHINGTON— During Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential campaign, she faced numerous criticisms regarding her identity and appearance— showing that systems of racism, colorism, and sexism continue to affect our perception of individuals. Attacks against Harris included commentary on her not being a biological mother and lacking “professional” experience. Even her authenticity as a Black woman was questioned. Harris is the first multiethnic woman of color to be nominated and run for the U.S. presidency. As for many other Black women in leadership roles, her identity, gender, and appearance played a crucial role]]> https://hunewsservice.com/elections/election-2024/from-debates-to-podcasts-the-changing-landscape-of-political-campaigning/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 23:51:12 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=18149 By Devon Mooring  Howard University News Service WASHINGTON— The 2024 presidential election campaign season has been noteworthy for many reasons. High-stakes issues like abortion, immigration and international conflicts have dominated public discourse. This has led to intense debates among politicians and celebrities over what’s at stake in this election. A notable addition to the list of differences this year is podcasts.  Both presidential candidates have appeared on numerous internet podcasts and live streams during their campaign’s final stretch. As social media and internet platforms become increasingly integral to our culture, political strategies used to connect with voters have evolved. In]]> https://hunewsservice.com/politics/voting-for-change-how-gun-violence-shapes-political-choices-in-black-communities/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:02:41 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=18486 By Serenity Armstrong Howard University News Service WASHINGTON– As voters prepare to cast their ballots, gun violence remains one of the most pressing issues for communities across the country. In Washington, D.C.– where Black residents are disproportionately affected– voters are weighing candidates’ opposing stances on gun policy. Since U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared gun violence a public health crisis in June, the issue has taken center stage in both national and local discussions. With Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign pushing for stronger gun control measures and Donald Trump’s embracing a pro-gun stance, the stakes are high for residents seeking]]> https://hunewsservice.com/politics/republicans-speak-out-harris-warns-of-trumps-danger-at-rally/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:27:15 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=17967 By Asia Alexander Howard University News Service WASHINGTON, D.C. – With just seven days remaining until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris energized a diverse 75,000 in the nation’s capital, urging them to unite for a final push in voter turnout. Her campaign’s bipartisan appeal has attracted unexpected support from Republicans, including Sugertown Strawberries Farm owners Bob and Kristina Lange, who shared their reasons for breaking away from their party. “We were fortunate enough to introduce Kamala Harris at Washington Crossing,” Bob Lange said. “We got to meet her. We got to talk with her. She’s the most charismatic politician]]> https://hunewsservice.com/news/national/election-2024-gen-z-may-hold-the-key/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:40:47 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=17953 by Jordan Pascal, NewsVision reporter The 2024 Presidential Election is expected to be a nail biter. While political pundits are watching the polls, they’re also paying attention to a vital demographic that might become the deciding factor. This year, members of Gen Z (ages 18-27) and millennials reportedly make up nearly half of the eligible voting population. NewVision reporter Jordan Pascal has the story.]]> https://hunewsservice.com/news/national/election-2024-weve-got-issues-and-its-still-the-economy/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:55:03 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=17938 By Juan Benn, NewsVision reporter When it comes to the top issues for voters in this year’s presidential election, the economy comes in as number one. According to the Pew Research Center, about eight-in-ten registered voters (81%) say the economy will be very important to their vote. NewsVision reporter Juan Benn takes a closer look.]]> https://hunewsservice.com/elections/election-2024/vice-president-kamala-harris-accepts-her-partys-nomination-for-president-with-a-speech-describing-her-vision-for-america/ Sat, 24 Aug 2024 22:05:18 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=17630 By Skyler Winston Howard University News Service CHICAGO (HUNS) — Vice President Harris officially accepted the Democratic presidential nomination, delivering a speech that brought the house down. Harris began her speech thanking her husband, Douglas Emhoff, as it was their 10th anniversary. She then extended her thanks to President Joe Biden and Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate and governor of Minnesota. She shared her middle-class roots, recounting her mother’s journey as an immigrant from India and her upbringing in Oakland, California.  Harris highlighted how her parents met during a civil rights protest, emphasizing the impact of those experiences]]> https://hunewsservice.com/news/national/voices-from-the-dnc-floor-kamala-harris-accepts-the-nomination/ Sat, 24 Aug 2024 19:54:37 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=17611 By Trinity Webster-Bass, Howard University New Service CHICAGO — On the final night of the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination. The room reverberated with cheers as she spoke about her personal history, her highlights of her political career, and what she plans to do if she wins the presidential race. She spoke of efforts to restore full access to abortion and other reproductive services, initiatives to slow down the climate crisis and protect clean energy jobs, and how she plans to tackle immigration including reinstating the bipartisan border security bill. Most notably, Harris addressed]]>