Howard University Archives - The Washington Informer

Former NBA standout Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf speaks at the "Time to Stand Up" panel discussion held at Howard University in D.C. on May 21. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)

Howard University Hosts ‘Time to Stand Up’

by Ed Hill May 31, 2023May 31, 2023

A crowd of nearly 100 people was on hand on May 20 at Howard University for a forum, “Time To Stand Up,” with former NBA standout Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf.

**FILE** Georgetown University (Courtesy photo)

HBCUs Partner With Georgetown to Turn Environmental Data into Solutions

by Kayla Benjamin May 15, 2023May 16, 2023

President Joe Biden speaks to Howard University's Class of 2023 during the commencement ceremony at Capital One Arena in D.C. on May 13. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

In Commencement Address, Biden Recognizes Howard U. as ‘The Soul of the Nation’

by Sam P.K. Collins May 13, 2023May 15, 2023

Howard University's Jessica Wright captured the 400-meter hurdles championship at the Penn Relays for the second straight year. (Courtesy of Yusuf Abdullah)

Howard University Women’s Track Program Makes Waves

by Ed Hill May 10, 2023May 10, 2023

**FILE** Howard University, a historically Black institution, is located in northwest D.C. (Courtesy of Howard University)

Howard Women’s Rugby Team Makes History

by Ed Hill May 10, 2023May 10, 2023

Karen Hilliard (center) joins other Talbert Terrace neighborhood residents in a short march on April 8 in support of protecting a beloved community green space. (Kayla Benjamin/The Washington Informer)

Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Make Your Presence Felt

by WI Editorial Staff May 10, 2023May 11, 2023

On May 4, Mwariama Kamau and other members of UNIA-ACL Division No. 183 are scheduled to honor Hogan Edem Ani-Okokon during a ceremony at Lincoln Cemetery on Suitland Road in Hillcrest Heights, Maryland. (Courtesy photo)

Garveyites Pay Homage to Nationalist Who Attended Howard U.

by Sam P.K. Collins May 3, 2023May 3, 2023

Dr. Ben Vinson III, 18th president of Howard University (Courtesy of Howard University)

Dr. Ben Vinson III Tapped as 18th President of Howard University

by Sam P.K. Collins May 3, 2023May 3, 2023

The Howard University Chess team won the inaugural HBCU Chess Classic on April 22. (Courtesy photo)

Howard University Chess Team Makes Moves

by Ed Hill April 26, 2023April 26, 2023

The Howard University men's and women's golf teams are preparing for the upcoming Northeast Conference tournament championships. (Courtesy photo)

Howard Men, Women Golfers Gear Up for Championships

by Ed Hill April 19, 2023April 20, 2023