The Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum has debuted its exhibition “A Bold and Beautiful Vision”, which focuses on the local educators and institutions that shaped Black artists from 1900 to 2000, and includes 85 archival photos and artifacts, exclusive video footage, art and interactive displays.
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U.S. experts sound alarm on climate health crisis in new report
By Sabrina McCrearHoward University News Service Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change released ahead of COP 28 The climate crisis is a health crisis, experts emphasized on Nov. 15 during the release of the 2023 Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change policy brief. “Protecting human health and health equity must be a central […]
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‘Hattie’s Come Home’: The Academy replaces Hattie McDaniel’s missing Oscar at Howard event
By Ebenezer Nkunda, Howard University News Service Hattie McDaniel’s Academy Award has returned to its forever home at Howard University. McDaniel became the first Black actor to win an Academy Award in 1940 for her memorable role as “Mammy” in the 1939 film “Gone With the Wind.” In her last will and testament, McDaniel expressed […]
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Mount Holyoke College appoints Danielle Ren Holley as first Black female president to lead institution
By Howard News Staff Danielle Ren Holley, noted legal educator and social justice scholar, will become the twentieth president of Mount Holyoke College on July 1, 2023. The Board unanimously elected Holley following a thorough and inclusive search process. President-elect Holley is the first Black woman in the 186-year history of Mount Holyoke College to […]
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade returns to D.C.
By MeKayla Pierre, Howard University News Service A seemingly endless trail of people drove, marched and danced down Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in Southeast D.C. on Jan. 16 to celebrate the life and legacy of the civil rights leader. They were also celebrating the return of the annual King parade for the first time […]
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Education department announces new actions on Student Loan Relief
By Julius Washington, Howard University News Service Department of Education officials recently announced an overhaul of the federal government’s income-driven repayment plan to provide relief to Americans who have taken out federal student loans to pay for college. The announcement comes after months of legal challenges against the department’s plan to forgive up to $20,000 […]
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Singer Mary J Blige Joins White House in Fight Against Cancer
By Kendall Lanier, NewsVision reporter First Lady Jill Biden recently hosted a national roundtable at the White House to bring awareness to the fight against cervical and breast cancer. Music superstar Mary J. Blige, whose family has been impacted by the disease, took part in the event, which was co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society. […]
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Experts Offer Tips to Aid with Mental Health
By Quam Odunsi, NewsVision reporter An estimated 615 million around the world people live with a mental health condition, and more than 20% of Americans. In the Black Community, addressing these disparities is challenging, but help is available. NewsVision reporter Quam Odunsi examines the issue. Help us Continue to tell OUR Story and join the […]
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Warnock continues runoff tour over coffee and eggs
By Toni Odejimi, Howard University News Service It was all about early voting again for Sen. Raphael Warnock who spoke at Omni Coffee and Eggs in Atlanta on Wednesday as a part of his “One More Time” runoff campaign. This is especially true on the cusp of his lawsuit win against Georgia state officials. Warnock […]
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Howard University Law School hosts a missing Black women panel honoring Tamika Huston
By Alana Matthew, Howard University News Service Experts from all over the country recently assembled at Howard University for a panel and frank discussion about missing Black women and the lack of media coverage. Actress Ericka Alexander moderated the panel, which included Tiffany Cross, former host of MSNBC’s “Cross Connection,” Derrica and Natalie Wilson, founders […]
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How the Black community feels about Thanksgiving
By Zsana Hoskins, Howard University News Service Thanksgiving has a tragic history, yet many Black people across the nation still choose to celebrate it in their own way. Some reframe it as a day to spend time with family, while others shop. In an informal poll for this article, 45 percent of Black respondents, ages […]
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More Than A Game: Freshman Football Standout Eden James Creates His Own Legacy at Howard University
By Kendall Lanier, NewsVision reporter He may just be a freshman, but a Howard Bison football player is proving he has winning moves. NewsVision reporter Kendall Lanier speaks to Eden James about creating his own legacy at “the Mecca.”