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Lovell Walls, a Ward 7 resident in D.C., has been bombarded with requests to purchase his house. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer)
Posted inLetters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Hold On to Your Homes

by WI Guest Author September 22, 2021December 21, 2021

Black folks being pressured to sell their homes isn’t anything new, but I’m glad the issue is getting media coverage.

A student uses a computer. (Courtesy of Howard University News Service)
Posted inEducation

Howard University Gradually Bounces Back from Ransomware Attack

by Sam P.K. Collins September 15, 2021December 21, 2021
Howard University students faced a housing shortage due to an increase in enrollment.
Posted inEducation

Howard University Faces Cyberattack, Rise in COVID-19 Infections and Housing Shortage

by Sam P.K. Collins September 8, 2021December 21, 2021
Courtesy of Howard University
Posted inTechnology

Howard University Reopens Wednesday After Ransomware Cyberattack

by WI Guest Author September 8, 2021December 21, 2021
Posted inTechnology

A Scary New Malware is on the Rise — Here’s How to Protect Yourself

by Washington Informer June 17, 2015October 30, 2020

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