In Memoriam | The Dig at Howard University

In Memoriam

Remembering and honoring those in our community who we have lost

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For Howard University, Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. Was A Bridge Between Generations

Jesse Jackson lived a life of truth and service on an international scale and was a treasured part of the Howard community.

Feb 17, 2026 14 minutes

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Richard Smallwood at 2024 tribute

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Remembering the Life of Double Alumnus, Gospel Music Pioneer Richard Smallwood

Jan 2, 2026 4 minutes

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Howard University Remembers Congressman Charlie Rangel, Honorary Degree Recipient and Namesake of Fellowship Program Which Has Helped Increase Foreign Service Generalists from Underrepresented Backgrounds by a Third

May 31, 2025 7 minutes

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Howard University Celebrates the Extraordinary Life of Roberta Flack (B.M.E. ’58, D.Mus. ’75)

Feb 24, 2025 8 minutes

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Howard Law Pays Tribute to Federal Judge Damon Keith

Apr 30, 2019 8 minutes

‘Bench by the Road’

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The Toni Morrison Society Presents Howard University with the 25th ‘Bench by the Road’ in Honor of Leadership in Black Excellence

Apr 5, 2019 3 minutes