*Community

A place where we forge our common bonds and empower each person to be their full and authentic selves

Legacy and Lineage

From Howard University to the International Stage: The Blackbyrds’ Enduring Legacy Explored During Black Music Month

In recognition of Black Music Month, Howard alums Keith Killgo and Joe Hall discuss the legacy of their group The Blackbyrds and their mentor, Donald Byrd.

Jun 17, 2026 8 minutes

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Sports and Scholar-Athletes

Historic Heights: Howard Athletics Delivers Unprecedented Success During 2025-2026 Season

Jun 15, 2026 5 minutes

Bilal Badruddin standing in front of a Howard University building

News

Howard University’s Bilal Badruddin Named 2025-2026 MEAC Nation Alumni Director of the Year

Jun 3, 2026 5 minutes

Legacy and Lineage

From Dr. Eric Williams to Dr. Wayne Frederick: Howard’s Enduring Caribbean Legacy

Jun 2, 2026 4 minutes

*Accolades

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

Mar 3, 2026 4 minutes

A man standing behind a wooden podium that has a slim black microphone attached.

*Accolades

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

Mar 3, 2026 3 minutes

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

*Advocacy

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

Feb 27, 2026 2 minutes

Lineage: Howard Students and Alumni

Howard Honors Apollo Executive Producer Kamilah Forbes During 2026 Charter Day

Feb 27, 2026 6 minutes

*Vanguard: Arts and Culture

The Influence of Entertainment on Social Change – A Black History Month Advocacy Panel Discussion

Feb 27, 2026 8 minutes

Fusion Festival Collective Wellbeing group photo. Credit Geneva Greene

News

Join the ‘Transformation to Triumph Black Women’s Summit’ and Become Part of a Global Network of Support

Feb 24, 2026 4 minutes

News

The Librarian Who Built the Home for Black Writing, and Other Alumni Who Have Changed Literature

Feb 23, 2026 6 minutes

*Accolades

National Black Movie Day: Two Howard Shorts You Should Watch This Weekend

Feb 20, 2026 3 minutes

Lineage: Howard Students and Alumni

‘Full of Strength’: Dr. Jelani Cobb’s Howard Origins

Feb 20, 2026 8 minutes

Side by side photos of two howard university graduate students. There is a woman on the left who is wearing a head covering and folding her arms. The man on the right is smiling while wearing a white lab coat and grey wash jeans

*Accolades

Howard Biology Ph.D. Students Selected for ESA’s 2026 Graduate Student Policy Award

Feb 19, 2026 3 minutes