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The time is always now! Howard University celebrates 150 Years!

N.W.A. ContributorMarch 3, 2017

Even though the month of February is over, Black History never ceases to exist. March 2, 2017 marks Howard’s Sesquicentennial Year! Yes, Howard University is celebrating their 150th anniversary! Thanks to the 17th president, Andrew Johnson, Howard was approved as a chartered university.... Read More...

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Do HBCUs still matter?

N.W.A. ContributorJanuary 21, 2017

There has been a popular debate over the longstanding PWI versus HBCU conversation. Predominately white institutions or PWIs are the institutions that have a student body made up of predominately non-black students. HBCUs, or historically black colleges and universities, serve the black student population in achieving the same success as their white counterparts. What do you think? ... Read More...

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Howard University’s “Showtime” Marching Band and other D.C. public school bands will not perform at 2017 inaugural parade

N.W.A. EditorDecember 19, 2016

As the results of our presidential election took a turn for the worse for many people in this country, things have seemed to calm down— for a little while. In the meantime, Howard University’s infamous and legendary marching band has decided not to participate in the upcoming inauguration for president elect Donald Trump. ... Read More...

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