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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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MVP Kyndal Walker of St. John's shoots a basket during the WCAC girls basketball championship at American University’s Bender Arena on Feb. 26. (Courtesy photo)
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St. John’s Girls, Paul VI Boys Win WCAC Titles

by Ed HillFebruary 27, 2024July 16, 2024
The Pigskin Club of Washington hosted the annual fall banquet awards honoring excellence in sports and leadership in the community. Club President William Chesley, Correspondence Secretary Aona Jefferson, Washington Informer Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes, and event master of ceremonies Bruce Bradford pose for a photo after Rolark Barnes received the Award of Excellence. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)
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Pigskin Club Celebrates Excellence in Sports, Local Leadership

by Ed HillFebruary 26, 2024July 16, 2024
Jackson-Reed’s Jayden Fort leaps to grab a rebound during their 66-52 victory over Cardozo in the DCIAA championship game at Calvin Coolidge High School in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 17. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)
Posted inSports

Dunbar Girls, Jackson-Reed Boys Capture DCIAA Titles

by Ed HillFebruary 20, 2024July 16, 2024
Boxing announcer Henry "Discombobulating" Jones was presented with a proclamation by the D.C. Council on Feb. 10. (Abdullah J. Konte/The Washington Infomer)
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D.C Council Presents Proclamation to Boxing Announcer Henry ‘Discombobulating’ Jones

by Ed HillFebruary 14, 2024July 16, 2024
**FILE** Howard University women’s basketball team is celebrating 50 years (Jonae Guest/The Washington Informer)
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Howard Women’s Basketball Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence

by Ed HillFebruary 7, 2024July 16, 2024
Corry Rush (Courtesy photo)
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HBCU Alumni Make History in Super Bowl LVIII Media Roles

by Ed HillFebruary 7, 2024July 16, 2024
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Jackson Reed Wins Matchup Against Cardozo

by Ed HillJanuary 31, 2024July 16, 2024
Houston Texans head coach Demeco Ryans is one of the six Black head coaches in the NFL. (Courtesy photo)
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The Plight of Black NFL Coaches — Moment or Movement?

by Ed HillJanuary 24, 2024July 16, 2024
Howard University MLK Classic has become more than a basketball game, but a moment to continue King’s legacy. The Jordan Brand, which has a partnership with Howard, revealed the Jordan Brand Sneaker Wall display. (Abdullah J. Konte/The Washington Informer)
Posted inSports

Howard University MLK Classic Becomes More Than a Basketball Game

by Ed HillJanuary 17, 2024July 16, 2024
The Roosevelt Rough Riders defeat the Coolidge Colts 72-71 at Coolidge High School in Northwest on Jan. 5. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)
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Two Boy’s Basketball Programs Continue Rivalry

by Ed HillJanuary 10, 2024July 16, 2024

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