Kai Penic smiling for a photo at a cooking clinic hosted by So Kids SOAR. Photo provided by Pier Penic By Myla S. Roundy WASHINGTON—Ten years ago, Kai Penic was nonverbal and his mother struggled to bring him out of his shell. Today, the mother and son have full conversations and Kai has made…
Fact-Checks, Social Justice
Debunking Drag—Family Friendly Art is Under Attack
Drag queen Tara Hoot is performing at her monthly Family Fun Storytime Brunch at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant in Crystal City, Virginia. Photo Courtesy of Robin D. Fader By Myla S. Roundy WASHINGTON—In the United States there are currently 575 anti-LGBTQ bills being tracked by the American Civil Liberties Union. In today’s political climate,…
Education
Debunking The Myths of Low-Quality Education in Marginalized Communities
Newark High School Graduation, Photo Credit: Newark Post Online By Taylor Beard One of the most persistent myths about marginalized communities, particularly those in predominantly Black or low-income areas, is the assumption that these communities produce lower-quality education. This stereotype often leads to a lack of investment in schools and educational programs, perpetuating cycles of…
Environment
Is the Dire Wolf Really Back?
Credit: Colossal Biosciences/National Park Service By: Khariss Bender [Washington, DC] On Monday, April 7, the American biotechnology and genetic engineering company Colossal Biosciences announced that it has successfully “de-extincted” the dire wolf. Extinct for approximately 10,000 to 13,000 years, the dire wolf has only existed in fossils—and in pop culture depictions like HBO’s Game of…
News, Technology, Uncategorized
Who is responsible for restoring TikTok: Former President Joe Biden or President Donald Trump?
TikTok expressed that President Trump and his efforts are the reason that the app is restored in the United States, giving no credit to then President Biden. (ABC News) By Madison Maynard WASHINGTON – After TikTok was banned and then restored within 24 hours between Jan. 18–19, the company released a statement thanking then-President-elect Donald…
Health, Health and Beauty
Eating Before Bed ≠ Weight Gain
Photo Courtesy: audacy.com By: William Armstead Washington, DC- There is a common myth that eating right before bed can contribute to weight gain. However, the claim is false. The claim also leads people to believe that they can maintain a specific weight or even lose a few pounds if they don’t eat after a certain…
Fact-Checks, News, Politics and Government, Quick Hits, Social Justice
Fact-Checking Donald Trump’s Claims in New Hampshire Primary Speech
By Michael Scholis, student reporter Donald Trump and Mike Pence. Photo Courtesy of Unsplash. Former President Donald Trump recently made several claims during a speech following theNew Hampshire primary, and we fact-checked these statements using information from USAToday and CNN. Claim 1: Trump’s 3 Wins in New Hampshire The claim: A Facebook post on Jan….
For the Record, News, Social Justice
Starbucks and their Watermelon Mug: A Mere Coincidence
By: Ruqayyah Taylor, staff reporter Howard University’s Students for Justice in Palestine protesting outside of Starbucks | Photo via @sjphowardu on Instagram In the past few months, Starbucks has been under heat amidst claims of promoting and selling a watermelon-designed mug in their stores as a way to show a hint of solidarity with the…
Fact-Checks, News, Quick Hits, Sports
The Rise of Black Quarterbacks: Separating Fact from Fiction
By: Lauren Smith Image of football players. Photo Courtesy of Flickr The 2023-2024 season was one for the record books. For the first time in NFL history, 14 Black quarterbacks started in week one. The National Football League has begun to acknowledge the existence of the Black quarterback. The quarterback is highly regarded as the…
Education, For the Record, News, Technology
Experts Seek to Diversify Tech Industry
By: Asia Alexander, Sabreen Dawud, Makenna Underwood, Amarie Betancourt Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has made its way into various industries from convenient assistance on cell phones to self-driving vehicles. AI seems to be here to stay. However, the safety surrounding this technology, particularly for Black communities, is questionable. While AI technology appears to have advanced…