Black and Gold
While Black athletes traditionally overindex in few Olympic sports, representation has begun to increase in others ranging from swimming to golf to judo, and Howard University has been at the fore.
Features
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Ben Vinson III Believes In The Howard Way
Recently named Howard University’s 18th president, Vinson has promised his authentic self in the role. As he completes his first 100 days, we contemplate his journey to The Mecca — and his ambitious vision for its future.
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Hip-Hop+Howard
Hip-hop is more than just a genre of music. It’s a way of life.
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1990s: Tha Golden Era
In the ’90s, hip-hop spread its wings – geographically, culturally, academically, and politically.
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2020s: Still Roaring
As we celebrate hip-hop at 50, Howard reflects on the genre’s current presence and its future potential.
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2000s: Hip-hop Harnesses Political Power and the World Wide Web
As hip-hop entered the digital age, it found a whole new way to empower the music industry – and the nation.
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1980s: Breaking All the Rules
As hip-hop culture entered the mainstream, it did so with flair, carving out an identity that would make it impossible to ignore.