Zariyat Fowoshere is now recuperating in Minnesota after 17-year-old Kaevaughn Dudley shot the college senior in her spine.
Zariyat Fowoshere (right) and Haliyat Fowoshere (left) pose in a photo.
(Courtesy Haliyat Fowoshere)
Courtesy Haliyat Fowoshere
Zariyat (far right) with friends in 2023.
(Courtesy Haliyat Fowoshere)
Courtesy Haliyat Fowoshere
Zariyat Fowoshere (left) with her sister, Haliyat, as children.
(Courtesy Haliyat Fowoshere)
Courtesy Haliyat Fowoshere
WTOP’s Jimmy Alexander speaks with Haliyat Fowoshere about her sister
Morgan State University senior Zariyat Fowoshere remembers hearing gunfire while she and her friends were on the sidewalk on Georgia Avenue during Howard University’s homecoming weekend.
“Her ears starting ringing. She never got the opportunity to even run,” Fowoshere’s sister, Haliyat, told WTOP. “She just was hit by the second or third bullet.
The bullet that police say 17-year-old Kaevaughn Dudley fired hit Fowoshere’s spine and led to a 12-hour emergency surgery.
“My reaction was my heart dropped from the moment I received the phone call that my sister was injured,” Haliyat said. “To see my sister scared and in pain, I was very angry, and I was very upset, but I couldn’t let my tears drop in front of her.”
Monday marks a month since the shooting. Twenty-two-year-old Fowoshere has since returned home to Minnesota.
Haliyat said she didn’t think her sister could begin to heal physically, mentally or emotionally at Howard University Hospital since it was only minutes away from where she was shot.
“She’s actually now in a rehabilitation facility,” Haliyat said. “She’s stable, and she is working on helping restrengthen herself.”
Part of that healing includes keeping a positive attitude and keeping her spirits high.
“When she goes to sleep, she knows everything will be good,” Haliyat said.
Due to medical bills, a GoFundMe was created. So far, it’s raised over $45,000 of its $150,000 goal.
“Our insurance has been a blessing, but our insurance does not cover everything,” Haliyat said.
The Fowoshere family said they’re touched by the kindness and generosity of not only friends and family, but also strangers.
“We’re just so grateful that my sister is so loved from strangers, from friends, from family. We’re eternally grateful. It really makes me want to cry, ” Haliyat said.
With everything that Zariyat Fowoshere has had to face over the last month, it has not broken her spirit. Her big sister said she is resilient and one of the strongest people she’s ever met.
“She’s a queen for the Beta Alpha chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha. … She holds that crown on her head as much as she can, even now,” Haliyat said.
This Thanksgiving, Haliyat said she will cook Thanksgiving dinner and bring it to her sister in the rehab center. but she said next year, it won’t be this way.
“This is just a bad season right now, but I tell her that I promised her it would not last forever,” Haliyat said. “This is just a small hurdle in her story.”
WTOP’s Jimmy Alexander speaks with Haliyat Fowoshere about her sister
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A D.C. teenager allegedly shot five people during a homecoming celebration at Howard University last month, including a 13-year-old and a college student who was paralyzed.
Five people were shot by a D.C. teenager during Howard University’s homecoming celebration last month, including a 13-year-old and a college student who was paralyzed, according to charging documents.
Three weeks after the shooting, 17-year-old Kaevaughn Dudley, of D.C., was arrested and charged in connection with the shooting.
Dudley appeared in court Saturday and is being held without bond on 20 counts associated with the Oct. 24 shooting.
Among the victims are a 13-year-old boy who was shot in his left forearm and a woman visiting from Morgan State University. The college student was shot in her upper right side and remains paralyzed from the chest down, according to charging documents.
The investigation showed Dudley was walking with a group of eight other males, at least some of which appearing to be other local high schoolers, around the 600 block of Howard Place Northwest just before 8:30 p.m., according to charging documents.
All of them were wearing black clothing and some had black face masks.
That group “encountered” a smaller group, made up of the 13-year-old boy and his friends, according to a news release from U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office.
The 13-year-old told investigators he recognized a high schooler with the opposing group, who is not the suspect.
Someone from Dudley’s group called over, “What’s up with y’all?”
The 13-year-old’s group replied, “Nothing,” and kept walking toward Georgia Avenue, Northwest.
That’s when Dudley allegedly walked a few steps away from the other group, and fired several shots at them using a hand gun, wounding five people.
The 13-year-old said he ran when he heard gunshots, and didn’t see who fired a weapon.
D.C. police, who were nearby because of the homecoming event, responded to the scene and all five victims were taken to local hospitals.
Officers found three handguns at the scene. Two people who were initially charged in connection to the shooting were later ruled out as suspects.
Surveillance footage along with videos from TikTok were used to help police investigate the shooting, including one video where Dudley appears to be armed with a gun.
Dudley has been charged as an adult with five counts each of assault with intent to murder while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. That’s five counts on each charge, one for each of the people who were shot.
A preliminary hearing in the case has been scheduled for Dec. 18.
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A 17-year-old boy was arrested and charged Friday in connection to a shooting during Howard University’s homecoming weekend in October that left five people wounded.
Police identified the teenager as Kaevaughn Dudley, of Northeast D.C., and said he was taken into custody without incident.
On the evening of Oct. 24, three men, one woman and a teenage boy were shot near Howard’s campus. Police in the area working the university’s weekend of events quickly located those who were injured and arrested two potential suspects.
Police said the three men and teenager were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The woman, reported by DC News Now as 22-year-old Morgan State University student Zariyat Fowoshere, remains hospitalized.
The two people who were initially arrested in connection to the shooting were later ruled out as suspects. However, both were charged with carrying a firearm without a license.
Police said surveillance video near the scene showed a “single suspect opened fire after a brief dispute between two groups.”
Dudley was charged as an adult with assault with intent to kill, which carries a potential 10-year prison sentence.
WTOP’s Sarah Jacobs reports the update in the October shooting
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MacKenzie Scott, a philanthropist and the former wife of Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, is continuing to give major gifts to those who need it.
MacKenzie Scott, the billionaire philanthropist and former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is continuing to give major gifts to those who need it.
This time, she donated to $80 million to Howard University.
Wayne Frederick, the interim president and president emeritus of Howard University, told WTOP the donation will have a huge impact, especially during the government shutdown.
Scott’s gift comes at a time when the university’s professors, staff and students could use some extra help.
“Because of the government shutdown, dollars flowing from the federal government to institutions like ours has slowed down,” Frederick said. “So whether it’s students on grants, loans, things of that nature — 80% to 90% of the funds that come into this institution have some tie to a federal source.”
He added that they plan to use the funds to “alleviate any concerns or needs from students, and … help pay our employees.”
The gift came unrestricted as well, a fact that Frederick said means a lot to the university.
“Paying the bills, paying people every day, it’s going to be a significant help. For students, we have students who rely on a wide variety of federal assistance,” he said.
The total is $63 million to the university and $17 million to its College of Medicine.
“The fact that it comes with that confidence that … ‘I trust you to go spend it as you see necessary to fulfill your mission.’ There’s also a huge vote of confidence as well,” Frederick said.
Frederick said the gift to the medical school will help accelerate the expansion of its new Academic Medical Center.
“It’s a kind of gift that will transform aspects of what we do here at the institution,” he said.
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D.C. Police said shots were fired near Howard University on Friday night as the school celebrated its 101st homecoming weekend.
Police Chief Pamela Smith speaks at a news conference on Friday night near Howard University.(Credit 7News)
Police Chief Pamela Smith speaks at a news conference on Friday night near Howard University.(Credit 7News)
Five people were shot Friday night at Howard University as the school celebrated its 101st homecoming weekend.
Police Chief Pamela Smith said at a news conference Friday night that three men, one woman and a teenage boy were found shot around 8:20 p.m. in the600blockofHoward Place NW, near the university’s architecture building. She said none of the people who were shot were students at Howard.
Two suspects are in custody and three weapons were recovered near the scene, Smith said.
She said the five people were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
Smith said police has not yet determined what led up to the shooting but investigators are recovering nearby surveillance footage.
“Whetherthey’reyoungpeople or adultswithguns,weneedfolkstoputthesegunsdowninourinourcity.WhatwedoknowisthatthisisHoward’shomecoming,andmostofthehomecomingfestivitiesaroundourcitiesarejoyousoccasionsforourfamiliestocomeoutandenjoyagoodtime,” Smith said.
The university was hosting a welcome reception for alumni just a block away at the time of the shooting.
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Police have closed more streets to motorists and pedestrians both ways around the area.
Below is a map of where the shooting took place:
The investigation is ongoing and Smith there is no threat to the community.
This is a developing story. Stay with WTOP for the latest.
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Howard University kicked off its 101st Homecoming weekend with Yardfest 2025, celebrating the theme “One of One.” Students and alumni gathered for music, fashion and community spirit on the historic “yard.”
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‘It’s a family reunion’: Howard University homecoming kicks off with first day of Yardfest
Howard University’s 101st homecoming weekend kicked off on Friday with Yardfest 2025.
This year, the homecoming’s theme is “One of One,” where the university will showcase its uniqueness, pursuance of service and its unity, according to its website.
The music festival, which in the past has featured Jay-Z, Ludacris and The Notorious B.I.G., packed Howard’s legendary “yard” with current students and alumni, such as Kenny Harris from the class of 2012.
“What makes this weekend so special is that it’s a family reunion,” Harris said. “It’s a place where you can come as who you are and leave as who you want to be.”
Another alumni who made their way back home was Pat France. The member of the class of 1986 said back in her day, they didn’t call it Yardfest.
“It was still the same energy,” France said. “It’s gotten a lot more professional. We just hung on the yard.”
France said what makes returning to Howard so special is the love, the energy, the warmth and the continued academic excellence.
Members of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity at Howard University “stroll” during Yardfest on Friday.
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Howard University’s 101st homecoming weekend kicked off on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, with Yardfest 2025.
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Howard University’s 101st homecoming weekend kicked off on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, with Yardfest 2025.
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Howard University’s 101st homecoming weekend kicked off on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, with Yardfest 2025.
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Howard University’s 101st homecoming weekend kicked off on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, with Yardfest 2025.
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A student photographer who was working around the yard taking pictures of both students and performers was sophomore Winston Owens.
“The artists will literally come out and just have a normal conversation with you,” Owens said. “The connection is probably my favorite part of Yardfest.”
Of course, music is a big part of Yardfest, but so is fashion, as freshman Azariah Powell made clear.
“I picked out my outfit on Oct. 1,” Powell said.
The Atlanta native noted she had to choose another outfit last minute because the outfit she ordered didn’t arrive on time.
Fellow freshman Akeelah Shaw, who is from New Jersey, said she was excited for her first homecoming weekend.
“I’m looking forward to having just a good experience, the community of Howard and the Bison love. I’m so excited for it,” Shaw said.
The Howard Bison are taking on the Morgan State Bears on Saturday, and Harris made a prediction that a few Bisons would say is wrong.
“We’ve never lost. We never lost a party,” Harris said with a laugh.
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Homecoming means happiness, friendliness and … road closures. Here’s a heckload of closures in store for D.C.
Howard University’s homecoming means happiness, friendliness and … D.C. road closures.
Howard University’s Friday homecoming is set to shut down numerous streets across the District on Friday and Saturday. The closures and parking restrictions are expected to last from Friday at 6 a.m. to Saturday at 11:59 p.m.
Meanwhile, the Marine Corps Marathon will shutdown a host of streets from Arlington, Virginia, through D.C. See the full list of MCM road closures here.
Here’s a heckload of homecoming closures:
These streets are closed to vehicle traffic and marked emergency no parking for the Howard University Homecoming Yardfest from Friday at 6 a.m. to Saturday at 11:59 p.m.:
6th Street from Girard Street to W Street NW
Girard Street from Georgia Avenue to 6th Street NW
Fairmont Street from Georgia to 6th Street NW
Howard Place from Georgia to 6th Street NW
On Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., the following streets will be posted as emergency no parking for the football game, parade and Yardfest:
Georgia Avenue from Columbia Road to Florida Avenue NW
Barry Place from Sherman Avenue to Georgia Avenue NW
8th Street from Barry Place to V Street NW
W Street from 9th Street to 8th Street NW
W Street from Georgia Avenue to 4th Street NW
4th Street from W Street to McMillian Drive NW
College Street from 6th Street to 4th Street NW
Bryant Street from 6th Street to 4th Street NW
From Friday at 6 a.m. to Saturday at 11:59 p.m., these streets will be closed to vehicle traffic by the Howard University Police Department for Yardfest:
6th Street from Girard Street to W Street NW
Girard Street from Georgia Avenue to 6th Street NW
Fairmont Street from Georgia to 6th Street, NW
Howard Place from Georgia to 6th Street NW
On Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., these streets will be closed to vehicle traffic for the parade, Yardfest, and football game:
Georgia Avenue from Gresham Place to Florida Avenue NW
Barry Place from 9th Street to Georgia Avenue NW
8th Street between Barry Place and V Street NW
College Street from 6th Street to 4th Street NW
Bryant Street from Georgia Avenue to 2nd Street NW
W Street from Georgia Avenue to 4th Street NW
5th Street from Gresham Place to McMillan Drive NW
5th Street from W Street to V Street NW
4th Street from McMillan Drive to W Street NW
Police noted that hospital traffic will be allowed to enter at Georgia and Florida Avenue NW or Georgia and V Street NW.
These streets may be intermittently closed on Saturday from noon to 11:59 p.m. to help with traffic flow and crowd management:
V Street from 9th Street to Georgia Avenue NW (Hospital traffic will be allowed to continue through)
Gresham Place from Sherman Avenue to Georgia Avenue NW
Euclid Street from Sherman Avenue to Georgia Avenue NW
Barry Place from Sherman Avenue to 9th Street NW
W Street from 9th Street to 8th Street NW
9th Street from Euclid Street to Florida Avenue NW
8th Street from V Street to Florida Avenue NW
6th Street from U Street to Florida Avenue NW
5th Street from V Street to Florida Avenue NW
4th Street from W Street to Florida Avenue NW
3rd Street from Elm Street to Rhode Island Avenue NW
2nd Street from Bryant Street to Rhode Island Avenue NW
Bryant Street from 2nd Street to First Street NW
Adams Street from 2nd Street to First Street NW
W Street from 2nd Street to First Street NW
V Street from 5th Street to First Street NW
U Street from 2nd Street to First Street NW
T Street from 2nd Street to Rhode Island Avenue NW
Elm Street from 5th Street to 2nd Street NW
Bohrer Street from Florida Avenue to U Street, NW
Street from Bohrer Street to 3rd Street NW
T Street from Florida Avenue to 2nd Street NW
Police said local traffic and residents would still be able to get through if the roads are intermittently closed.
On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., the following streets will be posted as emergency no parking for the Off The Yard Tailgate at the Bullpen and Souled Out Dates at Nationals Park:
Half Street and M Street to N Street SE
N Street from South Capitol to First Street SE
On Saturday from around 10 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., the following streets may be intermittently closed to assist with traffic mitigation or crowd management.
Half Street and M Street to N Street SE
N Street from South Capitol to First Street SE
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About 100 Howard University students and activists protested in the main part of campus Tuesday, speaking out against the deployment of the National Guard in D.C. and their own leaders’ unwillingness to speak out against it.
A speaker addresses the crowd at a Howard University protest on Tuesday, Sept. 9, in Washington, D.C.(WTOP/John Domen)
A speaker addresses the crowd at a Howard University protest on Tuesday, Sept. 9, in Washington, D.C.(WTOP/John Domen)
About 100 Howard University students and activists protested in the main part of campus Tuesday, speaking out against the deployment of the National Guard in D.C. and their own leaders’ unwillingness to speak out against it.
The protest lasted for about an hour, and featured repeated chants of “Free D.C.” and “Free Howard,” along with other chants in support of resistance.
“America is not living up to its original ideal of freedom and freedom of speech, freedom of expression, et cetera,” said Funmilayo Coates, a freshman at Howard who was among the group of students who took the bullhorn to speak. “I don’t see how a military occupation will make anyone feel safe.”
The Howard protest coincided with demonstrations at other schools around the city, including at George Washington University and American University, whose students protested the law enforcement surge.
Another freshman who attended was Landon Sirls, of Silver Spring, Maryland.
“I was coming in kind of expecting something. But what happened recently is kind of wild,” he said.
Sirls and his classmates were allowed to walk out of class to view the protest. While he admits the deployment has also seen a reduction in crime, he doesn’t necessarily feel safer.
“You gotta admit, there’s some ups, but there’s always a lot of downs that come with that stuff,” Sirls said. “And I feel like, for the most part, I don’t know how safe I feel walking around certain streets on the campus with certain people patrolling it all the time.”
Senior Kai’lin Merriweather said she was hoping for a bigger turnout, not just to make a point to President Donald Trump’s administration, but to the leaders at Howard University as well.
“There really needs to be more unity in the school, because I feel the administration will ignore this,” she said. “They only care about their image, and if it’s not making a very big impact, they’re not going to pay attention to it.”
Merriweather lamented the fact that her friends aren’t willing to go outside the way they were before the surge in federal troops in the District.
“It’s just causing more harm to good,” she added. “It’s just clearly a tactic to show power over the people here and stuff like that. Like, literally, it’s not contributing to anything besides that.”
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‘We’re going to be OK’: Howard U. students navigate DC with National Guard and security checkpoints
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‘We’re going to be OK’: Howard U. students navigate DC with National Guard and security checkpoints
A lot has changed in the nation’s capital since Howard University’s Class of 2025 received their diplomas.
As students start classes at the historically Black university this week, they will have to navigate the city with an extra police presence, National Guard patrols and security checkpoints due to President Donald Trump’s takeover of the D.C. police force.
Only 2% of the incoming students of Howard University are from D.C. and a lot of parents are concerned about the headlines they are seeing about the crime in the District and the extra law enforcement presence.
Howard University sent an email to students with tips on dealing with D.C.’s new reality.
WTOP spoke to Howard students about how they planned to navigate the city.
Freshman Amaya Lawrence, who’s from Tallahassee, Florida, was sent the email from university officials that advised all students to have their school IDs with them.
Lawrence admitted her parents were concerned, but said her message to them was, “We’re going to be OK.”
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Howard University is where Vice President Kamala Harris spent some of the most formative years of her life, and it will now serve as the location where she spends what could arguably be the most important night of her life: election night.
Her campaign announced this week that Harris will spend election night at her Washington, D.C., alma mater.
“I am proud to be the first HBCU vice president of the United States. I intend to be the first HBCU president of the United States,” Harris said in an interview with Charlamagne tha God just two weeks ago.
The Democratic presidential candidate graduated from Howard University with her bachelor’s degree in 1986. On the campus, nestled on a hill in Washington, D.C., she also pledged the first Black sorority in the U.S., Alpha Kappa Alpha. The Historically Black College and University was founded in 1869 and is often referred to as “The Mecca” for its storied legacy of producing Black community leaders like Stokely Carmichael and Thurgood Marshall.
If elected, Harris would be the first Black woman to win the presidency, and she has already made history as the first Black woman to secure a major party nomination. But her identity is something she seldom brings up on the campaign trail despite the historic nature.
Although Harris may not talk about her race on the trail often, she has highlighted Howard University’s role in her life throughout her political career; most recently it served as one of the locations she did preparations for her debate against former President Donald Trump. It is also where she launched her failed 2020 presidential bid.
Harris’ campaign has recently leaned into HBCUs and attempted to appeal to young voters and alumni by visiting homecomings on the campuses of schools for what it dubbed the “HBCU Homecoming Tour.”
Trey Baker, a senior advisor to Harris, said the homecoming tour is about meeting voters where they are. There are nearly 290,000 students enrolled at HBCUs across the country, according to the Pew Research Center. Each fall, students and alumni gather on the campuses for homecomings that are reminiscent of a family reunion.
Many of the campaign’s homecoming tour stops have been in battleground states, but the campaign was also intent on visiting Howard’s homecoming, which took place in late October.
With a rally held just blocks away from Howard’s campus, the Harris campaign provided free food and drinks, with merch and yard signs being given out to those who filled out to commit to vote cards.
Harris skipped out on Howard homecoming this year to campaign in battleground states, but in a letter penned to her alma mater, she said, “At Howard, we learn that we have the capacity to be great and also that we have the responsibility to work hard to live up to that potential each day.”
Cameron Trimble, who organized the HBCU tour and is a Howard graduate as well, told CBS News it fills him with “immense pride” to be able to cast his vote for a fellow Bison.
“This is a chance for America to really make good on the promise of the founding of this country, that all people are truly created equal and that any American, can break through any glass ceiling that exists,” Trimble said.
Mississippi state Rep. Justis Gibbs graduated from Howard in 2018 but returned for homecoming and spoke about how Harris has inspired him to get involved politically.
“I think sometimes we think about how long it takes for things to change, and then change is happening right in front of us,” Gibbs said. “I remember being in third grade. I didn’t think that I would have an African-American president in my lifetime. And now we have President Barack Obama. We’re about to have President Kamala Harris.”
Despite the support some have for Harris, there is still a sense of anxiety. A recent CBS News poll found an even split in support for Harris and Trump across battleground states, underscoring just how close the election will be.
“There’s a lot on the line in this election,” said Virgil Parker, another Howard graduate. “I am very anxious about former President Trump winning because he has already shown us the divisiveness he is capable of.”
Regardless of whether Harris wins the election, Parker says that “her access shows us that anyone can ascend to any level of success no matter who they are and what they look like. As a person of color and HBCU graduate, I see myself in VP Harris.”
Aww, Roommates, congratulations are in order for Angela White and Derrick Milano — the couple just got engaged! The Shade Room obtained a video from Howard University’s Homecoming concert on Friday, October 18, showing Angela White and her boyfriend Derrick Milano’s engagement.
In front of a packed crowd, Derrick drops to one knee and asks Angela, “Will you marry me?” The crowd goes wild as Angela, formerly known as Blac Chyna, smiles and proudly answers with a quick “Yes” before embracing Derrick with a kiss. The footage also shows Angela wiping away tears while hugging Derrick tightly.
Derrick and Angela both hopped on their Instagram Stories to share their excitement, posting pics of them admiring the ring and reposting videos from family and friends who caught the moment.
Social Media Reacts
The Roommates wasted no time flooding The Shade Room comment section with reactions to Angela and Derrick’s engagement. Several social media users were excited to see Angela being showered with love and glowing in her new relationship.
Instagram user @lexilolaa wrote, “Idc, I’m So happy for her, she changed her life around, found love.🥹”
Instagram user @s_stush wrote, “She found God, and everything else fell into place!! Luv that for her!❤️”
While Instagram user @hey_genesisp wrote, “When you run with God, he will change your life.”
Then Instagram user @iamnatashamayne wrote, “I love when men love women out loud 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥”
Another Instagram user @kayu_zm wrote, “She deserves this. Her transition and growth have been so beautiful to witness. 💕”
Finally, Instagram user @cydneedane wrote, “Proposed to her in her city… that’s what’s up🥹”
More Details About Angela & Derrick’s Relationship
PageSix reveals Angela and Derrick became engaged just over a year after they began dating. They made their relationship Instagram official in September 2023 when Angela posted a picture of them together. Angela also shared that she and Derrick started dating in May 2023 by posting an anniversary tribute to the Grammy winner.
“Happy 1 year anniversary @derrickmilano . 🙏🏽❤️ Reflecting on a year of pure magic and joy with you, my dearest Derrick. Your love, support, and friendship have filled my life with light and warmth. Thank you for showing me the true meaning of love. Here’s to countless more years of love and togetherness. I cherish you always 🌟🌹 ~ Angela #AnniversaryBlessings”
Derrick Milano also posted a photo on Instagram in September 2023 showing him carrying Angela in his arms. In the caption, the rapper called the reality star his best friend and lover.
“It hits different when you find your best friend & lover at the same time. ♾️🧩 Love you Angela 🤞🏾❤️,” Milano wrote.
One thing about Angela, she secures the ring! This marks Angela’s third engagement. She was previously engaged to Tyga, with whom she shares an 11-year-old son named King Cairo, and to Rob Kardashian, with whom she has a 7-year-old daughter named Dream.
Congratulations to Angela White and Derrick Milano!
“Sixty-five percent of African Americans have limited or no swimming ability, and we drown at three times the rate of our white counterparts,” Howard University’s Nick Askew said, referencing a 2023 Consumer Product Safety Commission report on fatal and nonfatal drowning reporting.
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Why Howard Univ. is pushing underserved communities to swim
However, for Nicholas “Nik” Askew, the director of swimming and diving at Howard University, the swim meet is more than a competition. The sold-out event, which will feature a watch party in the Bison’s basketball arena in Burr Gymnasium, is another chance to remind people of the lack of water spaces for underserved communities.
“Sixty-five percent of African Americans have limited or no swimming ability, and we drown at three times the rate of our white counterparts,” Askew said, referencing a 2023 Consumer Product Safety Commission report on fatal and nonfatal drowning reporting.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report released in May, there are about 4,000 unintentional drowning deaths every year in the United States, with significantly higher rates among people of color. The data also says about 55% of U.S. adults have never taken a swimming lesson, with only 37% of Black people saying they had taken classes.
The information is shocking to Askew, who jumped into the pool at an early age and swam competitively in high school. He started at Howard University in 1996 as a dual-sport athlete as a swimmer and tennis player. He became the swim team’s captain and became a six-time conference champion in the pool.
However, he understands the history of African Americans being forced out of bodies of water and the lack of water spaces in urban settings. He joined the Pool Safety program over the summer and recorded a PSA on the history of African Americans in water spaces and why people of any age should learn to swim.
According to its website, Pool Safety was launched by the Consumer Product Safety Commission to teach people the simple steps to save lives and develop a national education campaign to reduce drownings.
“Drowning is known as the silent killer, and because not a lot of people really talk about it, there’s not a lot of news about it, but the stats are out there,” Askew said.
As the NCAA’s only Division I swimming and diving team at a historically Black college, Askew said there a measure of responsibility to be a visible representation for African Americans and other people of color who may be apprehensive in getting in the water.
Events like the Battle of the Burr are a starting point. The dual, men’s and women’s competitions are a one-of-a-kind competition for the athletes from the two high-profile universities and the spectators who experience it.
“Being able to look at the pool deck and see people who you can see yourself as, is important because that allows you to start thinking ‘that space is for me,’” he said.
One of the first things Askew encourages is learning water safety and proper protocols when in a body of water, regardless of if it’s a pool or the ocean. He encourages families to take also advantage of resources in their communities, including free or low-cost classes at local YMCAs, parks and recreational organizations.
“Water is a therapeutic space, so you may not want to be a competitive swimmer, but you can do aqua aerobics, aqua cycling,” he said. “You can just come in here for just therapy alone and just tread water as part of the therapy, and it’s calming. So, it truly is a space for everyone, at every age.”
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Photographer Ming Smith (right) speaking with a patron attending the exhibition preview at the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art on August 22, 2024. Photo by Noah Washington/The Atlanta Voice
The exhibition “Ming Smith: Feeling the Future,” showcases the evocative work of Ming Smith, and is more than a traditional gallery presentation—it’s an experience showcasing her works from surrealist jazz portraits to intimate portraits.
Co-curator J.E. Azmi, formerly known as James Bartlett, described the genesis of the exhibition’s title, “Feeling the Future,” which emerged from conversations with Ming Smith about the nature of her work. “It was Ming’s idea,” Azmi shared. “From the beginning, she and I always talked about this being an exhibition that you feel even more so than the view.”
A central feature of the exhibition is the meditation room, designed to enhance this sensory experience. “Ming really wanted a space where visitors could sit with the work and actually feel it, rather than just view it,” Azmi explained. This contemplative space allows students and gallery attendees to connect with Smith’s work on a deeper emotional and spiritual level, fulfilling the exhibit’s goal of fostering a profound engagement with art.
Ming Smith’s photography has always centered on capturing the essence of Black life and culture. A native of Detroit and graduate of Howard University, Smith moved to New York City, where she said she became deeply involved in the city’s vibrant artistic community. Her work, spanning nearly fifty years, portrays the everyday beauty, struggles, and triumphs of Black individuals and communities.
“Surrealist jazz portrait”, 1979. Photo by Noah Washington/The Atlanta Voice
Among the distinguished guests at the exhibition opening was Sue Ross, an Atlanta-based photographer and historian. Ross, along with several artists who have been impacted by Smith’s work, and members of the photography collective Sistagraphy, came to honor Smith with flowers. Ross expressed her admiration for Smith’s work, stating, “I’ve known Ming for maybe 30 years. But we rarely see each other; she’s in New York, and I’m here. Most of the time, I see her work in just one or two pieces as part of a group exhibition, but to see the whole body of work here is thrilling. I love this museum, and I love that it’s dedicated to the work of African American women. To see this retrospective of Ming’s work here is incredible.”
Reflecting on her career at the Spelman opening, Smith shared the emotional significance of being honored by her peers and the broader community. “I felt really honored, and I had to stop myself from tearing up,” Smith said. “My photographs have always been about the culture and passing it on—how beautiful we are, how powerful, and just how much value we have.
“I wanted to capture everyday people, and hearing the stories of how my work moved others—whether it was a little girl saying she cried or someone reflecting on their own life experiences—it was incredibly moving. That’s what I wanted: some kind of healing, some incentive to create their own story and honor themselves, our experience, and our culture.”
Smith’s work not only reflects a deep love for her community but also serves as a powerful narrative tool. Smith hopes that through this exhibition, visitors will leave with a renewed sense of purpose and a greater appreciation for the shared stories and histories that bind us.
“Circular Breathing, Hart Leroy Bibbs (Paris), 1980. Photo by Noah Washington/The Atlanta Voice
Janice Bond, co-curator of the exhibition, recounted her decade-long journey with Smith . This relationship eventually led Bond to study Smith’s work closely and collaborate with J.E. Azmi is curating the exhibition. “We were both working independently on projects, and then Ming mentioned we both had ideas for an exhibition, so she suggested we work together. It felt almost fated,” Bond reflected.
Bond emphasized that the exhibit, while comprehensive, does not fully encapsulate the gravity of each piece but provides a powerful entry point into Smith’s artistry. “Ming’s portraits are more than just photographs; they are mirrors reflecting depth, mystery, and tenderness,” Bond noted. Highlighting the role of curators as stewards of an artist’s legacy, she concluded, “Ming has trusted us with her life’s work, and that makes us more than just curators—we are stewards of her essence and journey.”
Ming Smith’s career is marked by significant achievements, including becoming the first woman to join the Kamoinge Workshop in 1972 and the first Black woman photographer to be included in The Museum of Modern Art’s collection in 1979.
“Ming Smith: Feeling the Future” opens on August 23, 2024, and will be available to view through December 7, 2024.
New safety features will be added to an intersection where a Howard University student was struck and killed by a car on campus.
Howard University campus held a vigil for Mohamed Samura, a student who died following a crash on campus. (Courtesy 7News)
Howard University campus held a vigil for Mohamed Samura, a student who died following a crash on campus. (Courtesy 7News)
New safety features will be added to an intersection where a Howard University student was struck and killed by a car on campus. One Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner suggested these updates should have been done earlier.
“My understanding is that there was a safety lock about eight months ago, where these were some of the changes that they were thinking about but until Mohamed died, they didn’t actually implement them,” ANC Commissioner Josh Jacobson told WTOP.
On April 11, 18-year-old Mohamed Samura was walking on the D.C. campus, police said. The driver was traveling northbound on 6th Street from Howard Place at a “high rate of speed,” then tried to turn left at the intersection on Fairmont and 6th streets, mounted a curb and struck Samura.
Single Vehicle crash- 2700 Blk. 6th St. NW pedestrian struck non- life threatening. 1 person being transported. #DCsBravestpic.twitter.com/bcOV1OiWrC
The university’s campus newspaper, The Hilltop, reported the driver was a faculty member.
DDOT will install raised crosswalks at that intersection and also install a bike rack at that corner, “where if someone were to speed and jumped the curb, instead of hitting a person, they would hit a bike rack,” Jacobson said.
“DDOT said it should be within a month or two,” Jacobson said. “It just takes too long and comes at the cost of people’s lives before big changes that are needed are made.”
WTOP has reached out to DDOT for comment on the project.
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(CNN) — Howard University’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously Friday to revoke the honorary degree given to Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2014, saying he is “no longer worthy to hold the institution’s highest honor.”
The university will also return Combs’ $1 million contribution and terminate a $1 million pledge agreement from the Sean Combs Foundation, the Board said in a statement Friday.
“Mr. Combs’ behavior as captured in a recently released video is so fundamentally incompatible with Howard University’s core values and beliefs that he is deemed no longer worthy to hold the institution’s highest honor,” the Board said in the statement.
CNN published a 2016 surveillance video showing Combs physically assaulting his former girlfriend, singer Cassie Ventura, at the now-closed InterContinental Hotel in Century City, Los Angeles.
The Washington, DC-based historically Black college or university said it will disband its scholarship program in Combs’ name.
“The University is unwavering in its opposition to all acts of interpersonal violence,” the board added, linking to the school’s “Interpersonal Violence Prevention” webpage in the statement.
Howard University’s announcement comes amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the once-beloved Bad Boy Records music mogul. Combs has been named in eight lawsuits since November, when Ventura accused him in a now-settled claim of years of abuse during their relationship and of raping her in 2018, CNN previously reported.
Subsequent lawsuits have accused Combs of sexual misconduct and other illegal activity. He has not responded to all the allegations against him but has denied claims from many of the civil suits.
The US Department of Homeland Security’s investigative arm launched a federal probe into Combs and allegations of sex trafficking. Investigators searched his Los Angeles and Miami homes on March 25 as part of the probe. No federal criminal charges have been filed against Combs.
The surveillance video published by CNN could potentially become evidence in the federal investigation.
Meanwhile, investigators are preparing to bring Combs’ accusers before a federal grand jury in New York, sources familiar with the probe told CNN.
Allegations of money laundering and illegal drugs are also being federally investigated, CNN has learned.
Combs recently sold a majority stake in media company and television network Revolt, which he founded in 2013, the company said.
Howard University trustees on Friday voted to rescind an honorary degree granted to Sean “Diddy” Combs, citing a recently surfaced video of the hip-hop mogul repeatedly attacking Casandra “Cassie” Ventura in a Los Angeles hotel in 2016.
Trustees of the Washington, D.C., university also disbanded a scholarship in Combs’ name and terminated a 2016 “gift agreement” in which Combs had contributed $1 million through his foundation, according to a university statement. His foundation’s future financial pledges have also been canceled.
The university, which Combs attended, said the vote “to accept the return … of the honorary degree conferred upon him in 2014” was unanimous.
“Mr. Combs’ behavior as captured in a recently released video is so fundamentally incompatible with Howard University’s core values and beliefs that he is deemed no longer worthy to hold the institution’s highest honor,” the statement continued. “The university is unwavering in its opposition to all acts of interpersonal violence.”
Friday’s decision is the latest setback for Combs, and comes as federal prosecutors in New York are considering whether a Homeland Security Investigations probe into alleged sex trafficking should result in criminal charges.
In the 2016 video, obtained and published by CNN last month, Combs is seen chasing, kicking, dragging and hurling a glass vase at Ventura, who was his girlfriend at the time. The video seemed to confirm at least some of the physical abuse allegations against the singer detailed in a lawsuit filed in November — accusations Combs had denied.
That lawsuit was settled a day after it was filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. In it, Ventura alleged that Combs “became extremely intoxicated and punched” her in the face, “giving her a black eye” during an attack in March 2016.
In a video statement posted on Instagram days after the video’s release, Combs said, “My behavior on that video is inexcusable. I take full responsibility for my actions in that video.”
“I was disgusted then when I did it. I’m disgusted now,” he added. “I went and I sought out professional help. I got into going to therapy, going to rehab. I had to ask God for his mercy and grace. I’m so sorry. But I’m committed to be a better man each and every day. I’m not asking for forgiveness. I’m truly sorry.”
Federal prosecutors are preparing grand jury subpoenas for witnesses to testify in the sex-trafficking investigation against Combs, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Investigators have already interviewed several witnesses and told them to be prepared to testify, the source said, though it remains unclear when that testimony will occur or how far federal officials are in determining whether to bring charges. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because the case is ongoing.
Combs has not been charged with any crime and has denied any wrongdoing. The probe was launched after three women, including Ventura, accused him of rape, assault and other abuses dating back three decades.
In March, investigators searching Combs’ Holmby Hills mansion emptied safes, dismantled electronics and left papers strewn in some rooms, sources told The Times.
Combs’ lawyers have strongly criticized the federal probe, calling the searches of his homes “militarized” and a “witch hunt.”
Howard University has decided to sever ties with rapper and alum Sean “Diddy” Combs following the recent release of a surveillance video that showed the rapper assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
In a statement on Friday, the historically Black private university in Washington, D.C., said it will revoke the honorary degree he was awarded in 2014. The board of trustees also called for ties to be severed with the rapper, including by rejecting his 2016 “gift agreement” in which he pledged $1 million, and a 2023 pledge agreement to the Sean Combs Foundation, as well as disbanding the scholarship program in his name.
The decision comes just weeks after CNN released 2016 footage of Diddy assaulting his then-girlfriend, singer-songwriter Cassie Ventura. The video, which was released as Diddy faced other legal woes, showed him throwing, kicking and dragging her in the hallway of a Los Angeles hotel.
“Mr. Combs’ behavior as captured in a recently released video is so fundamentally incompatible with Howard University’s core values and beliefs that he is deemed no longer worthy to hold the institution’s highest honor,” the university said in the statement, adding that it opposes all acts of interpersonal violence.
Diddy’s team did not immediately respond to HuffPost’s request for comment on Howard University’s announcement.
In response to the video release, Diddy posted a one-minute apology video on social media on May 19, saying he was “disgusted” by his actions in the video, both then and now. He added that he took “full responsibility” for his actions and that it happened during “the darkest times” of his life.
Days later, Ventura also released a statement thanking the public for voicing support for her following the release of the hotel video and asking the public to “open your heart to believing victims the first time.”
Diddy has a long history of legal troubles. Over the last six months, the rapper has been accused of violence and assault, which he had vehemently denied. On Nov. 19, Ventura filed a damning sexual assault and abuse lawsuit against Diddy, which was settled a day later. Others have come forward alleging assault, harassment and violence.
The hardback/hardcover edition of “Coming in Hot’ will be coming out soon, according to author Dr. Tashion Macon. The E-book is available now on Amazon. For more information about Macon, visit https://www.tashionmacon.com. Photo by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice
In an empowering tribute to the accomplishments of Black women everywhere, Dr. Tashion Macon recently released her book, “Coming in Hot: A Blueprint for Black Women Setting the World Ablaze.”
“Coming in Hot” is described as a movement, a call to action for Black women, the corporate entities that employ them, and the allies dedicated to their success and equitable consideration and inclusion in the C-Suite, according to Macon.
Starting her career in Atlanta and LaFace Records, Macon witnessed the beauty of careers like Dr. Dre, Toni Braxton, Usher, TLC, OutKast, Pink, and more.
“Coming in Hot” offers rich narratives, proven strategies, and personal insights that cater to the ambitious and the dreamers, catalyzing change-makers, and applauding trailblazers everywhere.
In an article by Forbes, Despite the growing rate of Black women with college degrees, there is still a major earnings disparity, where Black women are typically paid only 67 cents for every dollar paid to white men, resulting in a staggering $2.1 million earnings loss over the course of a 40-year career.
Released in reflection of the research informing Equal Pay Day, Macon introduced the “Hotlist,” a framework empowering Black women to count the costs and the coins as they cultivate a career arc as authentic and unique as they are.
Tashion Macon: I attended my nephew’s graduation from Howard University, and I noticed every time they called a young black lady’s name, she was Magna Cum Laude, with a 4.0 GPA, ready to go, every time they called her name. It made me think about because I have a background in the entertainment industry, how being a female academic is equal to being a female artist, there are more of us than there are opportunities. So how do I help the next generation? What book could I write that I wish I would have had at her age, so I could count the cost and the coins to craft the career that’s right for me? That turned into Coming in Hot.
AV: You refer to your book as the blueprint. Talk to me about how you came up with this and what it symbolizes.
TM: The blueprint is around understanding this arc of a black woman’s career from age 22. From entry level to emerging leader to established executive to when you exit. I created a new framework called “Hotlist” in the book, and the hotlist lays out how I’ve seen careers shaped successfully in your 20s or 30s, or 40s, or 50s, and even in your 60s, so that’s why it’s called the blueprint. In the book, I call it the happiness and I talked to young women, and at every stage and age of life, what would be paramount to your career success in your 20s, your 30s, your 40s, your 50s, your 60s?
AV: Speaking of the “Hotlist”, you released your book in reflection of equity in salaries, talk to me a little about this.
TM: When we talk about equal pay day, and Women’s Equality Day is coming up in August, we talk about equality holistically being economic and emotional is environmental. For me, when I wrote the Hotlist, this new framework, it was really around a woman’s emotional health and her economic health at the same time. Making sure as you’re making decisions about your career, you’re counting the cost, the coins, and understanding what you may want to do or experience at certain ages. I’m strongly encouraging entry level executives to consider working abroad. Why? Because if you can work remotely, the cost of living in certain places is far less expensive than some of the major cities that we’re in. It allows you to count the coins. So, when you come back to your native country, if that’s what you choose, you are financially positioned to purchase something because real estate still is the foundational bedrock of wealth building in this nation.
AV: What can corporations do to go beyond performative gestures?
TM: I think what we’ve seen with the rollback of affirmative action, the completion of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), the pledges that were around George Floyd, that never really happened, was more transactional than transformative. I do think that what corporations can do, one is read this book, so they understand how black women particularly are experiencing these spaces. It’s very difficult to be the most degreed and the least paid for no reason. So, the first thing I would say is level the economic playing field, pay a Black woman at the level of her degree, if in fact, she is the most degreed and she’s the most denied. So, I think corporations must level the playing field, economically, and do right by the degree of this Black woman who is getting masters and PhDs.
Photo by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice
AV: What is something you learned about yourself from writing your book?
TM: I wish I would have included myself. I was a first generation graduate in my family and helped get several people in my family through college. I’ve been blessed to make a good life financially, but when you are the first in that kind of context, I come from very humble beginnings. I grew up in East St. Louis, Illinois. I’ve sold and I’ve sold, and I’ve sold, and I didn’t necessarily reserve any for myself and writing the book helped me particularly when I was writing about the hotlist in the framework of the future.
AV: What advice would you give to Black women who may want to write and publish a book?
TM: Do it, girl. Do it. When there’s a story in you, it’s meant to be told and there are so many ways now to write a book, to tell your story, and to convey the message that you believe is meaningful. I want to acknowledge the fear component and I want to give space for that fear and say, feel it and then ask yourself, what is it really revealing to you? Because a lot of times, fear just shows up, unpacked, we don’t unpack it as it’s just, I feel afraid. We don’t unpack. People will have fears of not being accepted, not having the time, or starting it but not finishing. When you start unpacking what the fear is about, then you’re able to kind of extrapolate what you can attack at a time to do the work and it’s never too late to do it. This book has lived in me. Probably the arc of my career, I’ve written other books, but this book came out in such a way that I knew it was a purpose work.
AV: What is something you want Black women to take away while reading your book?
TM: Ascension is their decision that we can get access to. We can take agency of our own selves and our own careers and decide how we ascend. That more than anything, I say that about ascension, because permission requires purpose, which requires no permission. Purpose doesn’t need permission from anyone, purpose requires participation, but it does participate in your own purpose.
What’s Next?
As far as what’s next for Macon, she said there’s a seven-city book tour coming soon, which possibly may include Martha’s Vineyard.
“I’m excited about that possibility,” she said. “I’m taking ‘Coming in Hot’ and converting it into an evergreen calendar, so women can always turn the page on their own blaze.”
She will also be turning the book into an affordable curriculum so women can purchase it and do self-guided studies.
The hardback/hardcover will be coming out soon and the E-book is available now. Copies are available on Amazon. For more information about Macon, visit https://www.tashionmacon.com.
Howard University’s men’s basketball team is headed to the NCAA tournament for the “Big Dance,” for the second consecutive year and just the fourth time ever.
Howard head coach Kenny Blakeney watches during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)(AP/Morry Gash)
Howard head coach Kenny Blakeney watches during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)(AP/Morry Gash)
Howard University’s men’s basketball team is headed to the NCAA tournament for the “Big Dance.”
The Bison beat Delaware State 70-67 on Saturday to secure the MEAC Championship and one of 68 spots in the NCAA tournament. It’s the first time ever the program has made the tournament twice in a row.
“The school spirit’s amazing,” said student Kajean Talette. “As soon as we hear we’re going to March Madness, I’m seeing everyone talk about it and having little parties and stuff.”
Howard will play Wagner in Dayton, Ohio, Tuesday. The winner will face No. 1 seed UNC.
“Do your best out there. I know you guys can do it, I know you guys can win, but God forbid you don’t put your best foot forward,” said student Gabrielle Francis.
Last year, the Bison lost in the first round to No. 1 seed Kansas.
“We put the whole campus behind the teams that are winning, so it definitely changes the environment,” said student Miles Suit.
In all, this will be Howard’s fourth NCAA tournament appearance, with the Bison looking to notch their first ever tournament win Tuesday.
“It’s funny, people who don’t even go to Howard are like, ‘Wow, Howard is doing well, going back to the tournament again,’” said student Drew McIntyre. “It’s nice to see Howard recognized.”
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A new poll conducted in Michigan by the Howard University Initiative on Public Opinion shows President Biden’s support among Black voters has dropped to 49%, while former President Trump’s support has ballooned to 26%, which is three times what he received in 2020.
The Howard University Initiative on Public Opinion breakdown their Michigan Black Voters Poll at a town hall on Friday.
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The Howard University Initiative on Public Opinion breakdown their Michigan Black Voters Poll at a town hall on Friday.
(WTOP/Jimmy Alexander)
WTOP/Jimmy Alexander
A student walking through Howard University’s campus.
(WTOP/Jimmy Alexander)
WTOP/Jimmy Alexander
In 2020, President Joe Biden received 94% of the Black vote in the state of Michigan, which was seven percentage points higher than the national average.
A new poll conducted in the Midwest state by the Howard University Initiative on Public Opinion shows Biden’s support among Black voters has dropped to 49%, while former President Donald Trump’s support has ballooned to 26%, which is three times what he received in 2020.
While the poll showed growth for the former president, it also revealed a gender gap.
“It’s African American men that are more likely to support the former president than their female counterparts,” said Terri Adams-Fuller, director of the Howard University Initiative on Public Opinion.
She pointed out the biggest concerns the polled voters had for both Biden and Trump.
“The top two concerns for Biden were age (38%) and then no concerns (17%). For Trump, it was morals/values (29%) and track record (28%).”
While nearly half of those polled said their political leanings have changed over the last five years, a majority agree that the top issues they care about are the economy, jobs, affordable housing and income inequality.
On Friday, Howard hosted a town hall and shared highlights from the Michigan poll.
During the Q&A portion of the meeting, the topic turned to a certain Howard alumni. If there is a drop in passion for President Biden among Black voters, why does the first women of color vice president not have more of a public role in the campaign?
Student panelist Tariah Hyland, president of the Howard chapter of Black Girls Vote, said, “You don’t really see much of what VP Harris has going on. It feels intentional, but doesn’t seem the most strategic.”
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