Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Students Celebrate Community, Honor Diversity During Black History Month

Students Celebrate Community, Honor Diversity During Black History Month

By Madison Fox-Moore February 9, 2024

Georgetown University announced its recognition of the Black community in the honoring of the 48th annual Black History Month on Feb. 1. This year, the celebration hinges on student engagement, particularly...

PODCAST: Professor Leads Curriculum Development for 1619 Freedom School

PODCAST: Professor Leads Curriculum Development for 1619 Freedom School

By Grace Buono October 9, 2021

https://soundcloud.com/multimedia-editor/swnfreedomschool-10-4-21-624-pm?si=5127114493814f8ebfdb3aed7725d3e5 When Sabrina Wesley-Nero (SFS ’95), professor of education, inquiry and justice at Georgetown...

National Cathedral To Replace Confederate Imagery With Art Honoring Black American History

National Cathedral To Replace Confederate Imagery With Art Honoring Black American History

By Lily Shytle October 1, 2021

The Washington National Cathedral has commissioned several art installations centered around racial justice.  The Washington National Cathedral will install new stained-glass windows by 2023,...

FELDMAN & SHAHAM: Beyond a History of Firsts

FELDMAN & SHAHAM: Beyond a History of Firsts

By Amanda Feldman and Adam Shaham March 3, 2020

Black history is American history.  Since 1619, when the first Black slaves were brought to the United States, Black people have been shaping American history in more ways than have been recorded....

VIEWPOINT: Commit to Allyship

VIEWPOINT: Commit to Allyship

By Kyra Hanlon February 21, 2020

As we approach the end of Black History Month, I ask my fellow white colleagues as well as white students to consider how they are participating in the work of racial justice. We’re all implicated...

Howard’s Historic Roots

By The Editorial Board February 14, 2014

Howard University sits on a Hilltop of its own, some 35 blocks north and east of Georgetown. Long emblematic of academic achievement in the black community, Howard has seen recent difficulties attracting...

Divided by Our Labels

By Ben Mazzara February 22, 2012

I've never understood Black History Month. Don't get me wrong, I get its function: to celebrate the lives of famous African Americans throughout history. And while I certainly feel that it is right...

BLANK: Humbled by Our History

By Sam Blank February 22, 2012

February marks the annual observance of Black History Month in the United States. This is a time for all Americans to reflect on the triumphs, tragedies, struggles and achievements of blacks throughout...

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