https://hunewsservice.com Your Neighborhood. Your Nation. Your News! Thu, 02 Oct 2025 03:31:32 +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/news/biden-signs-executive-orders-on-gun-violence/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:01:58 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=17875 As his term nears its end, President Biden signed new executive orders on ghost guns, school drills and other efforts to reduce gun violence throughout the country on Thursday. Biden wants to establish a federal task force to combat emerging firearm threats and the production of 3D-printed guns and machine gun conversion devices. He also gave his cabinet 110 days to compile effective ways for schools to conduct active shooter drills, prioritizing students’ mental and emotional well-being along with their physical safety. “Whether you’re Democrat or Republican, independent, we all want our families to be safe,” Biden said. “Think about]]> https://hunewsservice.com/sports/biden-welcomes-boston-celtics-to-white-house-with-message-of-persistence-and-unity/ Sat, 23 Nov 2024 02:55:33 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=18504 By Jayden Armant Howard University News Service President Joe Biden welcomed the 2024 NBA champion Boston Celtics to the White House Thursday afternoon, congratulating them on winning their NBA-record 18th title. Boston became world champions after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in a 4-1 series victory. Their visit featured stars like Finals MVP Jaylen Brown, All-Star forward Jayson Tatum and veteran guard Jrue Holiday. The Celtics presented their championship trophy, preceded by a No. 46 Biden jersey they gifted to the president. Biden gave a typical spiel around championship winners, quoting former Celtics head coach and executive Red Auerbach, who was]]> https://hunewsservice.com/news/national/disappointed-but-not-surprised-harris-walz-supporters-mourn-during-the-vice-presidents-concession-speech/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:41:43 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=18378 By Jordyn Britton Howard University News Service Sobs could be heard throughout the crowd on the Yard at Howard University the day after the 2024 election determined that Donald J. Trump would become the 47th president of the United States.  Harris-Walz supporters had been fearing this outcome since campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond emerged at 12:45 a.m. Wednesday to address the discouraged crowd. Attendees at the rally had been following the results for nearly five hours after the first polls closed at 8 p.m. Tuesday. The look on Richmond’s face as he approached the podium was synonymous with disappointment. However, his]]> https://hunewsservice.com/multimedia/video/one-year-laterhow-the-supreme-courts-affirmative-action-ruling-is-impacting-diversity/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 17:09:04 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=17880 By Skyler Winston, NewsVision reporter It’s been a more than a year since the Supreme Court ruled to overturn the use of affirmative action in college admissions. In a vote of 6-3 the High Court ruled the measures violate the Constitution’s equal protection clause, which bars racial discrimination by government entities. The ruling has had a domino effect as diversity has declined at several universities. NewsVision reporter Skyler Winston visited universities in the Washington, DC area.]]> https://hunewsservice.com/politics/brunch-with-biden-president-celebrates-black-excellence-at-the-white-house/ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:06:40 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=17800 The White House South Lawn turned into a family-style celebration in honor of Black excellence. President Joe Biden welcomed more than 100 visitors mostly wearing all white to the inaugural event, held Friday, Sept. 13, during the Congressional Black Caucus’ 53rd Annual Legislative Conference. The celebration welcomed politicians, community leaders and famous faces, who gathered for music, food and camaraderie. NewsVision reporter Skyler Winston was there. (Video and Featured Image: Skyler Winston/HUNewsService.com) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Family Is ‘Everything,’ Biden Says By Jordyn Britton Howard University News Service What started as a small group of friends getting together at his mother’s house grew]]> https://hunewsservice.com/politics/kamala-harris-declared-winner-of-first-presidential-debate-with-trump/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 23:39:31 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=17677 By Jordyn Britton Howard University News Service Vice President Kamala Harris was declared the winner against former President Donald Trump on Tuesday in their first presidential debate — one of the most anticipated events of this year’s election cycle. Pundits, polls and leading news organizations such as the New York Times came out in favor of Harris. A CNN flash poll conducted immediately after the debate reported that 63% of registered voters felt that Harris was the clear victor. The debate, hosted on ABC and aired on all major networks, reached a viewership of about 57 million people. It didn’t]]> https://hunewsservice.com/elections/election-2024/unity-marks-for-the-people-theme-on-day-one-of-the-democratic-national-convention/ Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:10:19 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=17477 By Skyler Winston Howard University News Service CHICAGO (HUNS) — Long lines, large crowds and stringent security marked the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Yet, amid all the logistical challenges, the most notable takeaway was the passion from the people.   Enthusiastic chants of “We love Joe!” reverberated throughout the United Center, which was filled to its 23,500 capacity, as President Joe Biden delivered the keynote address Monday evening. Biden, who last month dropped out of the 2024 race for president, officially passed the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris in a late evening speech that]]> https://hunewsservice.com/news/national/biden-signs-executive-order-on-safe-secure-and-trustworthy-artificial-intelligence/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:42:25 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=16210 By Sabrina McCrear Howard University News Service  President Joe Biden took the first national action to regulate artificial intelligence Monday afternoon by signing an executive order known as The Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights to protect the public from security and safety risks. The proposed regulations are intended to ensure the safe, secure and trustworthy usage of artificial intelligence, Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris said in addressing the order’s coverage and implications. “Technology with global impact requires global action,” Vice President Harris said. With the United States leading the development of AI,  the government has a responsibility]]> https://hunewsservice.com/news/national/ushering-in-a-new-era/ Sat, 09 Apr 2022 23:02:16 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=13754 By Bria Scott, NewsVision reporter Referring to herself as the “first inheritor of the dream of liberty and justice for all,” newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, gave emotional remarks at the South Lawn of the White House. The DC Circuit Court judge’s family, friends and supporters were on hand to celebrate her confirmation, which becomes official in June when Justice Breyer retires. NewsVision’s Bria Scott was there.]]> https://hunewsservice.com/supreme-court/judge-ketanji-brown-jackson-breaks-through-concrete-ceiling-becoming-first-black-woman-to-sit-on-supreme-court/ Thu, 07 Apr 2022 20:41:41 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=13728   By Nyah Marshall  Howard University News Service Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is officially confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court with a historical vote that makes her the first Black woman to ever serve on the highest Court. The vote comes nearly a month after President Joe Biden’s announcement of his Supreme Court nominee and following four days of lengthy confirmation hearings, The vote was 53 to 47, limiting any debate on Jackson’s confirmation, with three Republicans — Senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Mitt Romney — joining all Democrats in the evenly divided Senate. The magnitude of this historic]]>