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Howard student protesters look ahead with caution after reaching deal with university

Blackburn Takeover student protesters have reached an agreement with the administration after a 33-day standstill at Howard University.  The terms

Jessica Floyd / November 16, 2021

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Howard students, alumni decry ‘insensitive’ Phylicia Rashad and university’s response to campus conflict

Howard University student activists and alumni are growing frustrated with the Hilltop’s administrative leadership. Since Reverend Jesse Jackson’s meeting with

Jessica Floyd / November 12, 2021

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Hampton alum Nicole Barnwell boosts high school to HBCU pipeline with nonprofit

When Hampton University alumna Nicole Barnwell thinks back to her time on the yard — from homecomings that feel like family

Symone Davis / November 5, 2021

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Tuskegee band director replaced after band refused to perform

The Crimson Piper Marching Band of Tuskegee University will get new leadership after band members went on strike to protest

Biba Adams / November 4, 2021

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Rev. Jesse Jackson falls while helping Howard University student protesters

Rev. Jesse Jackson secured a verbal agreement from Howard University’s administration to allow students to end their protest without facing

Jessica Floyd / November 1, 2021

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Rev. Jesse Jackson, 80, to join Howard University students protesting poor campus conditions

Reverend Jesse Jackson is the latest — and one of the most recognizable names — to meet with Howard University

April Ryan / October 30, 2021

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Finally, HBCUs’ time has come: Biden’s ‘Build Back Better’ provides historic funding

With razor-thin margins in the House and Senate, and a Republican Party intent on obstruction, Democrats in Congress have been

Congressman Bobby Scott / October 29, 2021