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Howard University is a federally chartered, non-profit, private, coeducational, nonsectarian, historically black university located in Washington, D.C., United States. - Source: Wikipedia

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Howard head coach Kenneth Blakeney talks to the referee during an NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Ind. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP) **FILE**

Howard University cancels remainder of basketball season, citing COVID-19 concerns

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

MSNBC host Joy Reid said Wednesday that the still-undecided presidential election proves America is still fraught with racism and "anti-Blackness." (Screenshot via MSNBC) ** FILE **

Joy Reid lands journalism teaching gig at Howard University

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 4, 2018 file photo, Chadwick Boseman arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, has died of cancer. His representative says Boseman died Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 in Los Angeles after a four-year battle with colon cancer. He was 43. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Chadwick Boseman, who embodied Black icons, dies of cancer

By RYAN PEARSON - Associated Press

Hillcrest Prep's Makur Maker #20 in action against Sunrise Christian Academy during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic, Sunday, January 19, 2020, in Springfield, MA. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan) **FILE**

Makur Maker, prized college basketball recruit, commits to Howard University

By Kevin Leitzell - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, Hillcrest Prep's Makur Maker (20) controls the ball against Sunrise Christian Academy during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Mass. Highly touted prospect Maker picked Howard University over UCLA, Kentucky and Memphis. The five-star recruit is the highest-ranked player to commit to a Historically Black College or University since ESPN began tracking such things in 2007. Maker is a 6-foot-11 center who declared for the NBA draft in April before opting to consider college basketball. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)

Top prospect Maker picks Howard over UCLA, Kentucky, Memphis

By Associated Press

"We have virtually shut down economic activity in our city in an effort to contain the spread of the virus," D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said at a press conference on Tuesday. (Associated Press)

Muriel Bowser: Two new hospitals to be built in Washington, D.C.

By Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry attends a news conference at Langston Golf Course in Washington, Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, where Curry announced that he would be sponsoring men's and women's golf teams at Howard University. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

NBA’s Steph Curry helps Howard U. start Division I golf team

By ASHRAF KHALIL - Associated Press

Former Atlanta mayor to address Howard class of 2019

By Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris reacts to a basket during the second half in Game 2 of the team's NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) **FILE**

Celtics make it difficult to hate them even against LeBron James

By Deron Snyder

FILE - In this March 4, 2018, file photo, Chadwick Boseman arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. Howard University said in a statement Wednesday, April 18, that Boseman will give the keynote address at his alma mater’s commencement ceremony on May 12. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Howard commencement to feature “Black Panther” Boseman

By Associated Press

Howard University student protest enters its 5th full day

By Associated Press

FILE - In this March 23, 1968, file photo, Dr. Kenneth Clark, New York psychologist and member of the board of trustees of Howard University, speaks at a news conference which student leaders in Washington, D.C. From left: Clark, Edward Brown, student council president, Tony Gittens and Q. T. Jackson. The national tumult of 1968 was marked by iconic images, including the campus takeover - students occupying critical campus buildings and shutting down institutions for days. About 1,000 students at Howard University took over the administration building, leading to the shutdown of the school from March 19 through March 23, 1968. (AP Photo/Bob Schutz, File)

Leaders of Howard University takeover reflect 50 years later

By RICK MASSIMO - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes under pressure from Carolina Panthers defensive end Mario Addison, center, being blocked by Patriots tackle Nate Solder (77) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

SNYDER: Confessions of a RedZone addict

By Deron Snyder

Howard coach Mike London shouts to his team during an NCAA college football game against UNLV at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP) **FILE**

Mike London delivers huge upset in debut as Howard’s coach

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press