In an effort to capture and preserve the African-American experience, the Library of Congress announced June 24 that it is now the home to The HistoryMakers collection of approximately 2,600 video interviews of African-American pioneers. The collection will join the archives of the Works Progress Administration Slaves Narratives, which were collected in the 1930’s and […]
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“Dear White People”, Hilarious Sundance Honoree to Debut on Big Screen in October
“Dear White People,” the independently-produced, crowd-funded hilarious movie which won the Jury Prize during this year’s Sundance Film Festival, will finally reach the big screen on Oct. 17. Produced and written by Justin Simien, the satirical film explores aspects of racial identity. The movie is told from the viewpoint of four Black students who each […]
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Middle School Program Exposes Underrepresented Students to STEM Entrepreneurship
Showcasing Young Tech Inventions at the Clearly Mobile Innovation Challenge Competition Students from Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science were given the opportunity to showcase their entrepreneurial ideas to a panel of judges and live audience at the second annual Clearly Mobile Innovation Challenge June 3 at Howard University. Howard University Middle School […]
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D.C. Club Owner Seeks Resolution to Bankruptcy Debacle
A series of unfortunate events conspired to shutter the doors of Love, a Northeast D.C. nightclub, in 2013. The bad timing of the event allegedly without proper authorization, just ahead of Howard University’s homecoming, made it worse, plunging the business into bankruptcy and the property into foreclosure. Then there was a sale. Dean Smothers – […]
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Morgan’s Publicist Confirms Stable Condition and Canceled Shows While he Recovers
Just days after a multi-car crash on the New Jersey Turnpike that left actor and comedian Tracy Morgan seriously injured, Morgan’s spokesman, Lewis Kay, confirmed he was more responsive after having surgery on his broken leg. According to Kay, Morgan is expected to remain in the hospital for several weeks. Morgan is reported to have […]
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Baltimore’s Rev. Jamal Bryant Defends Controversial Use of “Hoes” Word
The Rev. Jamal Bryant of Baltimore’s Empowerment Temple AME Church is no stranger to public scrutiny, and sparked another round of outrage over a recent sermon in which he quoted a popular Chris Brown song which refers to women as “hoes.” According to multiple media reports, in his June 1 sermon “I’m My Enemies Worst […]
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Morgan State University Reelects Mfume as Chairman
Morgan State’s Kweisi Mfume has been reelected chairman of Morgan State University’s Board of Regents. Mfume, an alumnus of the university and a longtime board member, served as a member of the Baltimore City Council, John Hopkins University Board of Trustees, a five term member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and is a past […]
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Pep Rally for Peace in the Streets Celebrates Past, Present and Future History Makers
Black history-makers, local community leaders and emerging pacesetters were fêted May 31 during a celebratory ceremony held in Washington, D.C., across from the Howard Theatre on the 600 block of T St. NW. Live music, a cornucopia of enticing foods and a plethora of retail wares served as a backdrop to the ceremony, during which […]
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Michelle Obama Assails House GOP Attempt to Skirt School Meals Mandate
First lady Michelle Obama opposes a proposal advanced by House Republicans that would exempt some school districts from following federal mandated nutrition guidelines passed in 2010. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 which the first lady championed during its legislative path through Congress, calls for a reduction in sodium, fat, calories, and sugar, but […]
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U.S. Attorney for D.C.’s Office Explains Policy on Marijuana Decriminalization
As Congress weighs a Washington, D.C. law that decriminalizes possession of a small amount of marijuana, the office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia has released a statement explaining its policy on the issue. According to the statement, under the D.C. bill signed by Mayor Vincent Gray in March. smoking marijuana in […]
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Dr. Sean Combs: ‘You Will Change the World’
Howard University’s class of 2014 got a lot livelier and excited on May 10 when superstar music mogul and entrepreneur Sean Combs delivered the 146th commencement address. Combs, who received an honorary doctorate in humanities, shared insights about his time at Howard and moved the crowd in a heartfelt speech about the numerous possibilities that […]
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United Medical Center Improves Its Services to Wards 7 and 8
United Medical Center (UMC) is taking major strides in sprucing up the Southeast part of the District by improving services and recruiting more doctors and nurses. In the last 12 months alone, UMC has added 19 new physicians and has already started recruiting specialists and primary care physicians specializing in cardiology, oncology, general surgery and […]