Howard University’s Founders Library was created in 1939 by Congress.
The library includes a variety of books, plus artifacts dating back to the 1900s.
Read More Howard University’s Founders Library celebrates 84 yearsIn 2021, Howard University students protested against the living conditions on-campus. The move came after some students say they saw mold, mice and other issues in their dorms, allegedly leading to health issues.
Read More Howard University students’ report improvements in living conditions since protests in 2021, safety concerns remainOn March 12, Texas Southern University (TSU) celebrated their participation in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament.
TSU is one of two Historically Black Colleges/Universities (HBCUs) to compete in the 2023 NCAA Tournament, the other was Howard University.
Read More Texas Southern University the only other HBCU in the NCAA TournamentSankofa was founded in the District in 1998, by Haile and Shirkiana Gerima.
The inspiration for the café and bookstore, on Georgia Avenue, came from a film created by the founders in 1993.
Read More Sankofa celebrates 25 years on Georgia Avenue, despite challenges
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