By Maya Pottinger The Omicron variant of the coronavirus has hit society like a ton of bricks this winter and HBCUs are no exception. Howard University pushed back the start of the Spring 2022 semester by more than a week, hoping to combat the uptick in on-campus cases following the holiday season. And they were […]
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A Resurrection: Designing New Life Into Michigan’s Only HBCU
By Nyah Marshall, Howard University News Service The future of HBCUs seemed worrisome with five Historically Black Colleges and Universities having closed in the last two decades and many others open in name only after losing accreditation. Today, enrollment is up at several HBCUs, donations are flowing and the Lewis College of Business in Detroit […]
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Brothers lean on “granny,” aunt, one another after covid-19 loss
By Ahnayah Hughes, Howard University News Service Black and Brown families have been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic. So have their children. According to the National Institutes of Health, tens of thousands of children have lost at least one parent or caregiver to COVID-19. Half of them are Black or Brown. This is […]
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Finding strength to continue when the “Rock” is no longer there
Black and Brown families have been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic. So have their children. According to the National Institutes of Health, tens of thousands of children have lost at least one parent or caregiver to COVID-19. Half of them are Black or Brown. This is one of a three-part series looking at […]
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Holding together after “The Glue” that bounded them dies
Black and Brown families have been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic. So have their children. According to the National Institutes of Health, tens of thousands of children have/ lost at least one parent or caregiver to COVID-19. Half of them are Black or Brown. This is one of a three-part series looking at […]
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What happened to millions of NBA All-Star Stephen Curry’s money? You might be surprised
By Gregory Smith, Howard University News Service WASHINGTON – They are a diverse bunch. Some are just eligible to vote. Many are not old enough to legally drink, while others are full-grown adults working on graduate degrees. Their hometowns and backgrounds are a microcosm of America and beyond — East Lansing, Michigan; Chesapeake, Virginia; York, […]
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Howard University students end month-long protest
By Ahnayah Hughes, Howard University New Service WASHINGTON — After 34 days of protest and 20 days of negotiations, students at Howard University, one of the nation’s leading historically Black universities, and the school’s administration Monday announced they come to an agreement, officially ending the occupation of the Armour J. Blackburn University Center. The protest, […]
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Issues in the Black Community: Food deserts create barriers for Southeast DC’s Black families
By Micah Washington, NewsVision reporter The nation’s capital is home to the world’s most powerful government. But Washington, DC also carries a dubious distinction of being home to numerous food deserts. These geographic areas are often marked by socioeconomic challenges which limit its residents to access to healthy food. NewsVision reporter Micah Washington met one […]
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Bison Men’s Basketball battle against Regent, winning at home
By Alexis Williams, NewsVision reporter The Howard University Bison Men’s Basketball team improved to 2-0 on the season after defeating the Regent Royals inside Burr Gymnasium on Wednesday, November 10. This is the best start of the season for the men since 2018. NewsVision reporter Alex Williams was there. Help us Continue to tell OUR […]
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Issues in the Black Community: Black women and breast cancer
By Ariana Cobb, NewsVision reporter According to the CDC, Black women have a 41% higher mortality rate than White women when it comes to breast cancer. NewsVision’s Ariana Cobb took to the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, which aims to help educate African American women about this disease. Help us Continue […]
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Issues in the Black Community: DC makes moves on homeless encampments
By Alex Williams, NewsVision Reporter Washington, DC is changing its plans of how it moves homeless residents from tents and encampments around the city, after a homeless resident was accidentally moved while inside of a structure. Officials say the plans came as a result of concern for the health and public safety of those living […]
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Honoring America’s Veterans: WWII, Korean War veteran recalls his times of service
By Jaylen Williams, NewsVision reporter Veterans Day began as a celebration of the end of WWI. Today, Americans honor all military veterans — those who’ve paid the ultimate sacrifice and those who are still able to share their stories. NewsVision reporter Jaylen Williams met one such veteran in Michigan, who has vivid memories of serving […]