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Howard University Hosts Black Press Day 2026 Event in Honor of First Black Newspaper

March 16, 2026 marked the 199th anniversary of the publication of the first Black newspaper, Freedom’s Journal, setting a groundbreaking achievement in Black journalism.

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Howard Professor Examines Impacts of Marriage, Single Black Motherhood, and Racial Justice in Latest Book

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Howard University’s Office of Military and Veterans Affairs Receives Prestigious William Pearson Tolley Champion for Veterans in Higher Education Award

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Howard University Offers Free Tax Preparation, Supporting Working Families Across D.C.

The Hilltop Newspaper staff in 1946

Howard University Hosts Black Press Day 2026 Event in Honor of First Black Newspaper

Anika Simpson

Howard Professor Examines Impacts of Marriage, Single Black Motherhood, and Racial Justice in Latest Book

OVA Award

Howard University’s Office of Military and Veterans Affairs Receives Prestigious William Pearson Tolley Champion for Veterans in Higher Education Award

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Howard University Offers Free Tax Preparation, Supporting Working Families Across D.C.

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Howard University Marks 159th Charter Day with Call for 'Deeper Connection'

A group of seven howard students outside. Many of them are holding rakes. They are all wearing Howard-embossed sweatshirts and t-shirts.

Spring Break Bound: HU Alternative Spring Break 2026 is at it Again

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Inspired in High School, Howard University Students Now Lead Alternative Spring Break

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Howard Honors Regina Drake with the LaRue V. Barkwell Capstone Distinguished Service Award

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Ibram X. Kendi Reflects on Legacy of the ‘Father of Black History’ as Howard’s Inaugural Carter G. Woodson Endowed Chair in History

A group of seven howard students outside. Many of them are holding rakes. They are all wearing Howard-embossed sweatshirts and t-shirts.

WHUR Hosts Radiothon Fundraiser for Howard University’s 2026 Alternative Spring Break Program