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The Nation’s Oldest Black Collegiate Newspaper, Est. 1924 @HowardU. Co-founded by Zora Neale Hurston. https://t.co/9OlUQuYMQL
Washington, DC
Joined May 2009
This week on The HillTalks: a tribute to civil rights attorney Fred Gray, a tour of the renovated Myrtilla Miner Building, and a deep dive into the impact of “flooding the zone.”
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Howard alumna and Empify CEO Ashley M. Fox has garnered notable attention for her investment in financial education inside marginalized communities.
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For decades, the U.S. neglected Africa, allowing China to dominate. Biden’s Angola visit signals a shift, with Washington reclaiming influence as Africa becomes a key geopolitical battleground.
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With the Super Bowl quickly approaching, The Hilltop’s sports staff gave their predictions on who will win in football’s biggest showdown.
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The “Battle of the Real H.U.” rivalry has Bison divided on its significance following a one-point loss in overtime to Hampton University’s men basketball team.
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The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery’s third annual Day of Action shined a light on the work of Fred Gray and his legacy of transformative civil rights litigation.
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Some teachers warn that cuts to the Department of Education funding could worsen existing challenges in resource-strapped classrooms, potentially increasing educational disparities for D.C.’s most vulnerable students.
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The Trump Administration’s Jan. 20 executive order calls for an end to antisemitism, threatening to cancel student visas and deport pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
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Bestselling author and historian Ibram X. Kendi will leave his role at Boston University to oversee a new research center at Howard.
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A soon-to-be Howard Law professor was among the 67 victims of last week’s plane crash, of which EMS Chief John Donnelly confirmed no survivors were expected. She dedicated her life to people and justice.
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This week on HillTalks: We remember Kiah Duggins, unpack the federal spending halt and reversal, discuss a Howard alumni lawsuit, and celebrate a $25K scholarship win. Tune in!
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Rookie Blake Harper has found unprecedented success in his first year, vying for his spot in the NBA amongst competitors.
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After over a year of war, a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas went into effect this month.
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President Donald Trump has issued sweeping executive orders during his first days of office proving his commitment to “restoring America.”
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This week on the HillTalks Podcast, we dive into the ongoing investigation of a robbery involving two students, discuss the brief TikTok ban that caused a stir on social media, and reflect on the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
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Following recent renovations in the Myrtilla Miner Building, students express a new found sense of motivation.
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After a three-year long legal battle between the university and 10 alumni, judges decided that the case should be settled in D.C. Superior Court.
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RaMell Ross shares the behind-the-scenes process of capturing a moment in Black history with first-person storytelling in his critically acclaimed adaptation film “Nickel Boys.”
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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels excites fans as he ushers in a new era of winning and success for the team.
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Following recent wildfires in Los Angeles County, Howard students from California are making an effort to give back to those impacted and rebuild their lives back home.
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