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Courtney Hamilton’s six sons and other family, (top from left rear) Camarian, in red hat, Kendall, Kristian, grandparents Betty Hamilton and Curtis Hamilton, Kingston, and their cousin Alex Hamilton, (bottom from left), Kobe, their cousin Kamarah Hamilton, and Kassius, had just finished their annual visit to the grave of their mother where they release six red balloons in her honor. Hamilton was killed in an automobiel accident in 2018. Photo courtesy of the Hamilton family.

Brothers Lean on “Granny,” Aunt, One Another After Covid-19 Loss

HOWARD UNIVERSITY NEWS SERVICE — According to a new modeling study published in Pediatrics, a child loses a parent or guardian in one of every four COVID-19...

NBA all-star Stephen Curry, fourth from left, is surrounded by members of the program he created during the university’s fundraiser at the famous Pebble Beach Golf Course. From the left, Otis Ferguson, the former Howard student who asked Curry to fund a program, golfers Morgan Taylor, Everett Whiten, Curry, Kendel Abrams, Richard Jones Jr., Edrine Okong and team Coach Sam Puryear

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What Happened to Millions of NBA All-Star Stephen Curry’s Money?

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Can a seed planted and cultivated at a historically Black university over time grow into a full-blown, competitive NCAA Division 1 program in...

Virginia Ali is owner of Ben’s Chili Bowl, an iconic restaurant she and her husband, Ben Ali, opened in 1958 in Washington D.C., said that COVID-19 was the hardest obstacle that her business has ever faced, because this was the first time that her business had to close its doors for an extended amount of time. It normally stayed open from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. and until 4 a.m. on the weekends, she said.

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Black Businesses Continue to Face Down the Pandemic

HOWARD UNIVERSITY NEWS SERVICE — H&R Block conducted a study that revealed more than half of Black-owned businesses experienced at least 50% decrease in revenue during...

One week into Richmond Public Schools returning to in-person learning, the city’s health district reported White children ages 12 to 17 have up to three times the vaccination rates of Black children of the same age. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

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Infections Up in DMV, Vaccinations Remain Low in Black Communities

HOWARD UNIVERSITY NEWS SERVICE — Currently 59% of Washington residents are fully vaccinated, health department officials reported, but the numbers are much lower in Wards 7...

The FBI and District of Columbia city government have been working with the university about the attack, the university said.

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Howard University Students React to Crippling Cyberattack

HOWARD UNIVERSITY NEWS SERVICE — A three-day holiday weekend has turned into a week off from school for Howard University, after it was targeted by a...

“Those people died, and the rest of us are going to die from the complications, whether it be lung disease, cancer, whatever it may be. We knew the risks, but we went in anyway. We knew we may not make it home, and so many didn’t,” said retired New York City firefighter Rodney Lewis. (Pictured left)

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Firefighter Roderick Lewis Was There, and in Ways, He Still is Remembering 9/11

HOWARD UNIVERSITY NEWS SERVICE — Twenty years after the attack, after leaving the department and busying himself with new hobbies, after his oldest child, a son,...

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Howard University Closed After Ransomware Attack

NNPA NEWSWIRE — University officials said Howard’s Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) became aware Friday of a potential cyberattack. In response, ETS shutdown all the university’s networks...

Children, especially younger children, seem to always have a sniffle or runny nose. However, in today’s climate, it’s better to be safe than sorry.

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Things Parents Should Know Sending Their Kids Back to School

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The unanimous opinion among our doctors was if your child can get vaccinated, they should. The only thing that has proven to be...

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VIDEO: President Frederick reacts to Sen. Kamala Harris running for President

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Senator Kamala Harris of California announced her 2020 presidential bid on the campus of Howard University, surrounded by her friends and family. Howard...

Politics6 years ago

Virginia Resident, Ex-Offender Voted for the First Time on November 8

By Jazmin Goodwin (Howard University News Service) ALEXANDRIA, VA. – Every Election Day for nearly 30 years, people have told Terry Garrett, that she couldn’t vote....

National6 years ago

LISTEN: What It’s Like to be Black at the United States Naval Academy

Everyday the men and women of the American armed forces risk their lives to fight for our freedoms. Howard University News Service’s Taylor Gordon takes a...

Sports7 years ago

Obama Welcomes Crimson Tide to White House

By Diandra Bolton Howard University News Service WASHINGTON – During the annual celebration of the college national football champion at the White House, President Barack Obama...

Politics7 years ago

VIDEO: President Obama Awards Medal of Honor to Navy SEAL

President Barack Obama awarded the prestigious Medal of Honor Monday to a Navy SEAL hero. Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Edward Byers helped rescue an American...

Politics7 years ago

VIDEO: Debate over Immigration Heats Up

With the 2016 presidential election season underway, many voters have heard the immigration reform arguments from candidates in both parties. But who will these reforms affect...

National7 years ago

Hundreds Celebrate as Nation’s African American Museum Nears Completion

By Savannah Harris Special to the NNPA News Wire from HU News Service WASHINGTON — Hundreds of people gathered at an inaugural event for the Smithsonian’s...

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Brothers Lean on “Granny,” Aunt, One Another After Covid-19 Loss

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Black Businesses Continue to Face Down the Pandemic

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Firefighter Roderick Lewis Was There, and in Ways, He Still is Remembering 9/11

Howard University Closed After Ransomware Attack

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Virginia Resident, Ex-Offender Voted for the First Time on November 8

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Obama Welcomes Crimson Tide to White House

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Brothers Lean on “Granny,” Aunt, One Another After Covid-19 Loss

What Happened to Millions of NBA All-Star Stephen Curry’s Money?

Black Businesses Continue to Face Down the Pandemic

Infections Up in DMV, Vaccinations Remain Low in Black Communities

Howard University Students React to Crippling Cyberattack

Firefighter Roderick Lewis Was There, and in Ways, He Still is Remembering 9/11

Howard University Closed After Ransomware Attack

Things Parents Should Know Sending Their Kids Back to School

VIDEO: President Frederick reacts to Sen. Kamala Harris running for President

Virginia Resident, Ex-Offender Voted for the First Time on November 8

LISTEN: What It’s Like to be Black at the United States Naval Academy

Obama Welcomes Crimson Tide to White House

VIDEO: President Obama Awards Medal of Honor to Navy SEAL

VIDEO: Debate over Immigration Heats Up

Hundreds Celebrate as Nation’s African American Museum Nears Completion

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