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Howard University Magazine •

A Representing Voice

Reverend Dr. DeWayne L. Davis (BA ’93) believes in the inherent goodness of people. “Everything that I do is an invitation, a reconsideration and rewriting of your story and who you are, all under the assurance that you are loved,” he says.

That message resonated beyond the church and into politics, when Davis became the first Black, gay chaplain appointed in the Minnesota Senate in January, 2023.

Davis’ unwavering commitment to advocating for the oppressed has marked his life’s journey. He l...
Howard University Magazine •

Caring Beyond Prescriptions

During her Howard new student orientation, Sahar Kassem (PharmD ’16) was asked what branch of pharmacy she wanted to pursue. She raised her hand high, as she knew without a doubt that one day she would own and manage an independent pharmacy. But little did she know that only six years later she would be the successor of the 110-year-old Morgan’s Pharmacy in Georgetown, the second oldest pharmacy in the nation’s capital. 

Kassem’s career began when she was the caretaker of her ill grandmother. “...
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Creating Inclusive Spaces in Social Justice

Britney Wilson (BA ’12), an associate professor of law and director of the Civil Rights and Disability Justice Clinic at  New York Law School, is a pioneer for people with multi-marginalized identities.

As a Black woman with cerebral palsy, Wilson observed and experienced the gaps in society, especially in institutional systems lacking inclusion of people of color with disabilities. Ironically, one of the most prominent places where Wilson observed this void was in the civil rights and racial...
Howard University Magazine •

Putting Together a Dream

Matthew Goins (BBA ’02, MA ’06, MBA ’09) is changing the conversation of what it means for families of color to raise the next generation of cultured, intelligent, and empowered youth who can achieve anything they set out to do. And he’s using jigsaw puzzles to make it happen. 

The founder of Puzzle Huddle and his wife, Marnel Niles Goins (MA ’03, PhD ’07), noticed a lack of diversity and inspirational career images represented among the characters of children’s products. “I wanted to expose my...
Howard University Magazine •

A Mom’s Fight for Social Justice

It wasn’t Depelsha McGruder’s (B.A. ’94) intent to start a world-renowned organization dedicated to social justice. But with the repeated cases of police brutality and murders of Black boys and men in America, she knew that she had to make a call for change. 

As a mother of two young Black boys herself, one of whom has a disability, she experiences overwhelming fear for their lives while raising them in a world where individuals like Trayvon Martin, Philando Castile, Alton Sterling, George Floy...
Howard University Magazine •

Master Pilots in Excellence

Captain Anthony “Tony” Holder (BS ’71) and Captain Henry “Hank” Taylor (BA ’70) were recently awarded the highest recognition in piloting: 2023 Federal Aviation Administration’s Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award, which honors distinguished pilots with 50 or more years of experience.

Both Holder and Taylor grew up during the Civil Rights movement in the Bronx and West Philadelphia, respectively. As less than 2% of all airline pilots are Black, their journeys to the skies were far from easy. Bu...
The Dig at Howard University •

A Reignited Purpose in a Global Pandemic

The Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center (RBC) has a compelling mission dedicated to “preparing and empowering students to be globally competent leaders with the capacity to affect change at home and abroad.” Known for its interdisciplinary approach and wide array of international affairs programs and activities, the Center provides numerous opportunities for students and faculty to learn about and interact with people from other countries. Faculty partnerships with overseas NGOs and gov...
Georgetown Today - Georgetown University •

Alumni share their often-unusual career journeys in webinars

To keep alumni connections strong during a time of social distancing, Alumni Career Services relaunched the “1789 Seconds” webinar series in July. In just under 30 minutes—approximately 1789 seconds—the webinars provide attendees an opportunity to hear about a fellow Hoya’s experience on the Hilltop and learn about alumni who have forged career paths that are not necessarily linear or conventional.
DC Run Crew •

CELEBRATING THE ABSENCE

Whether you’re running, resting from a recent bout of the flu, practicing self-love through a broken heart, or saying goodbye to the winter blues, how often do you stop to recognize the feeling of absence? It could be the absence of overly tight muscles that could lead to injury, the stress from studying for last week’s certification exam, or a toxic friend that isn’t in your life.

Whatever it is, do you pay attention to the fact that the feeling or person is gone? And if...
Construction Business Owner Magazine •

Build a More Engaged Workforce

For any business, adaptability is often the key to staying competitive and successful. Due to the nature of construction and the composition of the workforce, adaptability is also a characteristic that sometimes proves elusive. No longer, though. Along with the rest of the economy, the construction industry is experiencing several shifts in thought and process, and your company’s choice to either adapt or ignore could be a predictor of its success. Read below and consider how your company’s cult...