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Lucy Diggs Slowe was a barrier-breaker in tennis, academia and women's empowerment. (Courtesy of Maryland Women's Hall of Fame)
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Lucy Diggs Slowe: A Pioneer in Tennis, Education, Women’s Empowerment

by Micha GreenMay 8, 2024July 16, 2024

Lucy Diggs Slowe was a barrier breaking woman of many firsts, who made integral contributions to sports, education, and women’s empowerment in the District, nation, and world.

Howard University celebrated two of its alumni, gospel legends Elbernita “Twinkie” Clark and Richard Smallwood, on April 24 at Cramton Auditorium. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)
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From left: Eboni Riley of NAN, Martin Luther King III, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and the Rev. Al Sharpton, president and founder of NAN, pose during the annual MLK Day Awards Breakfast at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 15. (Courtesy photo)
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Phylicia Rashad (left), dean of the Chadwick Boseman College of Fine Arts, receives the Benny Golson Jazz Master Award in a presentation held at Arena Stage on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Also onstage is Denise Saunders Thompson (center), assistant dean of Fine Arts, and Sunny Sumter, president and CEO of the DC Jazz Festival.
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Renowned actress, director and arts educator Phylicia Rashad discussed her family, journey to the stage and work on The Cosby Show, on PBS-TV’s “The Chavis Chronicles,” hosted by National Newspaper Publishers Association President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis. (Courtesy photo)
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Ballet dancer Misty Copeland (center) participates in a conversation at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in D.C. on May 24 about the importance of mentorship and advocacy in achieving success. Also onstage is Melonie D. Parker (right), vice president and chief diversity officer of Google, and veteran actress Phylicia Rashad, who served as a moderator. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)
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**FILE** Howard University, a historically Black institution, is located in northwest D.C. (Courtesy of Howard University)
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Disney Launches Storytellers Fund at Howard University

by James Wright Jr.July 4, 2022July 4, 2022
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Posted inEducation, Uncategorized

Howard University Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts Announces the Capri Holdings Fashion and Merchandising Scholars Fund

by WI Guest AuthorDecember 13, 2021December 14, 2021
The student leaders of the Howard University #BlackburnTakeover protest pose with attorney Donald Temple (left) after a press conference on Nov. 15 announcing the end of the monthlong protest. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)
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Blackburn Takeover at Howard University Finally Comes to an End

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