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We the Girls Leadership Conference Kicks Off in DC
The event at Howard University is aimed at empowering and advocating for young girls of color. Darcy Spencer reports.
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Howard Softball Team Thrives During Emotional Season
For the first time in 15 years, the Howard Bison are a part of the NCAA softball tournament. Wes Hall reports not only has Howard’s head coach led the charge this season, she’s done it with a heavy heart.
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Single Mom Achieves Goal of Becoming Dentist
Dr. Mieke Hampton graduated Friday from Howard University’s College of Dentistry, finishing the program while raising her daughter, Jayden, by herself. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.
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Alumni Push for Woman to Be Next Howard University President
A growing number of Howard University alumni want to see a woman named as the next president of the historic university. News4’s Walter Morris reports on why they say it’s about time.
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Cherry Blossom Sculptures Find Homes in All 8 Wards
D.C.’s giant cherry blossom sculptures are back this year, now in permanent locations. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.
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Howard University Moves Many Classes Online Due to COVID-19
Howard University is moving many classes back online as a new wave of COVID-19 cases hits the community.
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Howard University Returns to Virtual Learning for Many Students
Howard University is moving many classes back online as a new wave of COVID-19 cases hits the community.
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Black Fraternity, Sorority Sites Vandalized at Howard University
Fraternity and sorority sites on D.C’s Howard University’s campus were found defaced, the school said Wednesday. “These senseless acts of vandalism are unacceptable and run contrary to the values of respect and tolerance that we as an institution strive to uphold,” the university said in a statement. The historically Black university is the birthplace of five of the nine...
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Obamas, Students Cheer High Court's 1st Black Female Justice
Lawmakers erupted in cheers after Vice President Kamala Harris announced the confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.
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A Tribute to George Floyd Through Powerful New Music
The National Philharmonic premiered “America’s Requiem – A Knee on the Neck” at the Strathmore. The Washington Chorus and The Howard University Chorale were part of this musical work that honors the tragic life and death of George Floyd. News4 spoke to composer Adolphus Hailstork about scoring the emotional tribute.
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Howard University, Some Faculty Reach Deal to Avoid Strike
An anticipated strike for some faculty members at Howard University has been called off after the school and Howard Teaching Faculty Union reached an agreement. News4’s Justin Finch reports.
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Howard University Hospital Surgeon Breaking Glass Ceilings
News4 continues to celebrate Women’s History Month with a chief surgeon at Howard University Hospital. Jummy Olabanji sat down with Dr. Andrea Hayes who has been breaking glass ceilings her entire career.
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Will Senators Use Ketanji Brown Jackson's Hearings as a Soapbox?
Ketanji Brown Jackson has been confirmed to other judgeships in the past, but Supreme Court confirmation hearings often feature questions that candidates can’t really answer, says Howard University law professor Justin Hansford. “It becomes a platform for senators to be able to express their positions on different points,” Hansford said.
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Howard Student Gets NAACP Youth Activist Award
A Howard University student is receiving national recognition for her activism on campus. Channing Hill helped lead the takeover of the Blackburn University Center last fall, protesting poor housing conditions at the school. News4’s Cory Smith reports the NAACP is honoring her with its youth activist of the year award.
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Howard Student Honored With NAACP Image Award for Sit-in
A Howard University student is receiving national recognition for her activism on campus.
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Howard University Gets $2M Grant to Digitize Black Newspaper Archive
Howard University has received a $2 million donation to digitize a major collection of Black newspaper archives in hopes of making it more broadly available to researchers and the general public.
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Howard University to Address Racial Bias Using Data Science
Howard University is opening a new science and analytics center to bring more diversity to the field and break down information that has social impact. Naoko Little-Jackson is getting her Ph.D. in biochemistry and molecular biology at Howard, but her professional goals would see her spending less time in a lab coat and more time in front of a...
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Howard U. Using Data Science to Address Racial Bias
A new science and analytics center is opening at Howard University with the goals of bringing more diversity to the field and breaking down information that has social impact. A student explained to News4’s Cory Smith why this project is so important.
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‘All Clear' at Howard University After Another Bomb Threat
Monday’s threat is the latest in a string directed toward the university and other HBCUs.
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Howard Announces Toni Morrison Endowed Chair in Arts and Humanities
News4’s Justin Finch reports on how the late Toni Morrison will be remembered on the Howard University campus.