Ronald Harris

Ron Shade, seen in the photo next to NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo and former President Barack Obama, said that he is giving his clients the best information possible and leaving it up to them to take the vaccine.

COVID-19·National·News·Sports

Pro Players, Sports Agent Talk About Athletes COVID-19 Decisions

October 11, 2021

by Gregory Smith

WASHINGTON – In professional sports locker rooms across America, in the NBA, the NFL, the NHL…

Virginia Ali, who opened Ben's Chili Bowl in 1958 with her husband, Ben, credits her children and family with keeping the business open during the toughest parts of the pandemic. Courtesy photo.

Business·COVID-19·Features·Health·National·News·Off-campus·State & Local

Black Businesses Continue to Face Down the Pandemic

September 21, 2021

by Gregory Smith

During the pandemic, Black businesses have faced challenges. Some were forced to close or nearly shut…

While TSA security checks can be frustrating and intrusive, last year, the agency took more than 3,000 guns from passengers and their bags. Eighty-three percent of guns were loaded. Photo courtesy TSA

National·News·Off-campus·Politics

Remembering 9/11: How the Terrorist Attacks Changed Air Travel

September 11, 2021

by Gregory Smith

By Gregory Smith, Howard University News Service WASHINGTON – Yolanda Williams, a Transportation Security Administration (TSA)…

Vaccine outreach teams from the College of Medicine at Howard University and Rodham Institute at George Washington University educate residents about the vaccine and offer vaccinations.

Why Many Black People Say They Won’t Take the Vaccine

September 1, 2021

by Gregory Smith

By Gregory Smith, Howard University News Service WASHINGTON — Bonnie Harris, a vaccination outreach worker in…