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Ed Hill Jr., a contributing sports writer with The Washington Informer, served as Howard University's director of communications from 1983-2017, earning recognition in the Howard University Athletics, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, and College Sports Information Directors of America Halls of Fame. His career began as a sportswriter for The Washington Post and Winston-Salem Chronicle, transitioning to an influential role as an adjunct professor at Howard. Hill has penned over 5,000 sports stories and produced 500+ publications for Howard athletics. Honored in the Cardozo High School and Kingman Boys and Girls Club Halls of Fame for his community service, Hill was named a Made Man by the NAACP in 2019, mentoring many who have excelled in sports communication.

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Academic awardees at the Pigskin Club of Washington banquet at First Baptist Church of Glenarden on Friday, May 24. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inSports

Pigskin Club Academic Award a Big Hit Among Awardees

by Ed HillMay 29, 2024July 16, 2024
Nadia Lytle, a junior from School Without Walls, had one of the most outstanding individual performances in the championships, capturing both the shot put and discus titles, and shattering the state record in both. (Courtesy of Cory Royster, DCSAA)
Posted inSports

High School, College Track and Field Roundup

by Ed HillMay 29, 2024July 16, 2024
Dwayne "Sugar Wayne" Holmes Jr. (right) lands a right hook across the face of Juan Hernandez Martinez (left) during the co-main event of the Davis Boxing Promotions’ card at the Entertainment and Sports Arena on Saturday, May 18. Holmes Jr. outlasted Hernandez Martinez eight rounds to secure a majority decision victory. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)
Posted inSports

Boxing Card Showcases Local Talent

by Ed HillMay 21, 2024July 16, 2024
Jackson-Reed High School defeated Maret on Sunday, May 19 in the District of Columbia State Athletic Association (DCSAA) tournament. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inSports

Jackson-Reed Tops Maret in State Baseball Final; St. John’s Victorious in Softball; Georgetown Visitation Wins in Girls Lacrosse

by Ed HillMay 21, 2024July 16, 2024
Howard University’s men and women golf teams have participated in a number of high-profile tournaments and recently enhance its profile by joining the Northeast Conference. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inHBCUs, Sports

Howard University Golf Program on the Rise

by Ed HillMay 15, 2024July 16, 2024
Jackson-Reed High School in Northwest D.C. defeated Sidwell Friends in the Seventh Annual State High School chess championships on May 4. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inLifestyle

Jackson-Reed Captures Its First State Chess Championship

by Ed HillMay 8, 2024July 16, 2024
**FILE** The St. John's Cadets defeated the Sidwell Quakers 42-39 in overtime to win the DCSAA Class AA Championship on March 3 at The Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, D.C. With the success of local girls basketball players, the DMV continues to be a hotbed for national recruiters. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)
Posted inHealth, Health Supplements, Supplements

DMV Dominates in Girls Basketball

by Ed HillMay 8, 2024July 16, 2024
Michael Lightfoot is the founder of Boot Camp, a successful health and fitness program that meets at Turkey Thicket three days a week. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)
Posted inHealth, Health Supplements, Supplements

Boot Camp Provides Health and Fitness

by Ed HillMay 8, 2024July 16, 2024
John Thompson Jr. in September 2015 when the United States Basketball Writers Association announced him as the first winner of the Dean Smith Award, named in honor of the legendary North Carolina coach (Courtesy of Georgetown University)
Posted inHealth, Health Supplements, Supplements

John Thompson Jr.: A Leader in Sports Who Inspired Many

by Ed HillMay 8, 2024July 16, 2024
Native Washingtonian Penny Toler took the DMV, national and international women’s basketball scene to the next level, becoming a barrier-breaker in the sport. of Penny Toler via Facebook)
Posted inHealth, Health Supplements, Supplements

Penny Toler: A Pillar of D.C. Basketball

by Ed HillMay 8, 2024July 16, 2024

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