Presidential Statements 2021-2022
Taking Action: Protecting Our Children and Our Communities from Gun Violence
Dear Howard University Community,
Observing Memorial Day 2022
Dear Howard University Community,
Memorial Day is distinct from many other national holidays because it calls upon us to remember people rather than a particular event or moment in history. On this day, we pay tribute to the members of the military who lost their lives in service to their country rather than the historical occasions on which their lives were lost.
Statement on Mass Shooting in Nigeria
Dear Howard University Community,
Read More about Statement on Mass Shooting in NigeriaObserving Juneteenth 2022
Dear Howard University Community,
In the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, there has been a lot of talk about social justice; diversity, equity and inclusion; health care disparities; and more of the topics we at Howard University have been discussing for generations. These local and national conversations are, generally speaking, a positive force for good in our society. We cannot make progress unless we are willing to discuss, with complete honesty and sincerity, what needs to change.
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