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Anika Simpson

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

Philosophy chair Dr. Anika Simpson explores the role of marriage in Black communities and the detrimental impacts of state-sanctioned unions on single Black mothers in her book “Single Black Mother: Queer Reflections on Marriage and Racial Justice.”

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

Talitha Washington and Ashley Gatewood speaking on stage

HU-MasterCard Inclusive Growth Thought Leadership Lecture Series Kicks Off Howard’s 2026 Data Week

Feb King Lecture Series panel

Policy, Power, and the Future of HBCUs Spotlighted at February King Endowed Chair Lecture

Anika Simpson

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

Fusion Festival Collective Wellbeing group photo. Credit Geneva Greene

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

Talitha Washington and Ashley Gatewood speaking on stage

HU-MasterCard Inclusive Growth Thought Leadership Lecture Series Kicks Off Howard’s 2026 Data Week

Feb King Lecture Series panel

Policy, Power, and the Future of HBCUs Spotlighted at February King Endowed Chair Lecture

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Howard University Honors Dr. James K. Fortson with Distinguished Alumni Award

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The Journey: Artists as Global Citizens

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The Journey: HBCU's and the Fourth Estate

King Endowed Chair talk January 2026

Howard University Hosts MLK Birthday Conversation on Leadership, Equity, and the Future of Learning

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King Chair Lectures: Reimaging Public Education: Leadership, Equity, and the Future of Learning

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The Journey: HU Research and AI Innovation