Exploring Howard University’s Old Main Building: Two Great Photos
Take a look into the past with two photos of Howard University’s Old Main Building. Explore the history of the building and its importance to the university.
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Did Frederick Douglass Buy The New Era from a Colored Newspaper Boy?
This post explores the story of Frederick Douglass buying a newspaper from a colored newspaper boy on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. in January of 1870. Learn more about this fascinating moment in history!
James Madison Wyatt Stone and the Botched 1880 DC Execution
James Madison Wyatt Stone went to the DC gallows on April 2, 1880, after two respites from President Hayes. His lawyer was Richard T. Greener, the first Black graduate of Harvard. The hanging made headlines for what the rope did to him.
Forget What You’ve Heard: Frederick Douglass Was a Howard University Man
Discover the long-lasting legacy of Frederick Douglass at Howard University, from raising funds to receiving an honorary doctorate to testifying before Congress. Read about his speech at Howard in 1878.
Frederick Douglass: A Self-Made Man and Advocate for Equal Education in Washington
Frederick Douglass was a self-made man and advocate for equal education in Washington. He served on the Board of Trustees for Howard University for 25 years, giving speeches and raising money to help the students. Read about his impact and legacy.
The Malpractice Lawsuit of Dr. Daniel H. Riggs of Howard University, 1890
In 1890, Dr. Daniel H. Riggs of Howard University was the defendant in a malpractice lawsuit. This post looks at the case, Dr. Riggs’ life, and the building in which the trial was held.
Jackie Robinson and Martin Luther King Jr. at Howard University in 1957
Learn about the historic moment when Jackie Robinson and Martin Luther King Jr. were both receiving honorary degrees from Howard University in 1957. Read about the 8,500 people in attendance and the speech from ACLU executive director Patrick Murphy Malin.
Old Columbia Heights: Where the Streets Have New Names
How did Columbia Heights get its street names? This history goes back to the early 1900s when street names came into alignment with the rest of the District.