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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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The Military Bowl Foundation and Positive Choices Inc., teamed up to host the 18th annual Youth Football Clinic at Deanwood Recreation Center in D.C. on July 2. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)
Posted inLocal Sports, Sports

Football Camp Combines Sports and Decision-Making 

by Ed HillJuly 5, 2023July 16, 2024
The University of the District of Columbia unveils a new statue honoring the late Dr. Edwin Bancroft Henderson. The statue will be located at the Dr. Edwin Bancroft Henderson Sports Complex on the Van Ness Campus. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)
Posted inBlack History, HBCUs, Local Sports, Sports

UDC Honors Grandfather of Black Basketball

by Ed HillJune 29, 2023July 16, 2024
**FILE** Monty Williams (Keith Allison via Wikimedia Commons)
Posted inLocal Sports, Sports

Monty Williams’ New Pistons Head-Coaching Gig Has DMV Ties

by Ed HillJune 22, 2023July 16, 2024
Washington Commanders President Jason Wright and Digital Pioneers Founder Mashea Ashton hold a check for a $75,000 donation from the team to start a football program at the school. (Courtesy of Washington Commanders Media Relations)
Posted inLocal Sports, Sports

Commanders Make Donation to D.C. School’s Football Program, Aim to Help Combat Gun Violence

by Ed HillJune 21, 2023July 16, 2024
Howard University's Jessica Wright captured the 400-meter hurdles championship at the Penn Relays for the second straight year. (Courtesy of Yusuf Abdullah)
Posted inHBCUs, Sports

Howard University Wraps 2022-23 Season with All-Sports Awards  

by Ed HillJune 14, 2023July 16, 2024
**FILE** Courtesy of the Washington Mystics via Instagram
Posted inSports

Mystics Split Home Games

by Ed HillJune 5, 2023July 16, 2024
Former NBA standout Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf speaks at the "Time to Stand Up" panel discussion held at Howard University in D.C. on May 21. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)
Posted inEducation, Local

Howard University Hosts ‘Time to Stand Up’

by Ed HillMay 31, 2023July 16, 2024
selective focus close up photo of brown wilson pigskin football on green grass
Posted inSports

The Pigskin Club Hosts 85th Annual Awards Celebrating Spring Sports

by Ed HillMay 24, 2023July 16, 2024
Tee-ball (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)
Posted inSports

Tee-Ballers Have Fun While Learning About Sportsmanship

by Ed HillMay 17, 2023July 16, 2024
Howard University's Jessica Wright captured the 400-meter hurdles championship at the Penn Relays for the second straight year. (Courtesy of Yusuf Abdullah)
Posted inHBCUs, Sports

Howard University Women’s Track Program Makes Waves

by Ed HillMay 10, 2023July 16, 2024

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