The Student Voice of Howard University Since 1924 Volume 101, Issue 7
Washington, D.C.
Thursday, October 6, 2016
#ExperienceBlueprint Series: Yardfest is Back INSIDE Expect a more alumni-focused Homecoming weekend
Howard Homecoming’s 2016 theme is “Blueprint” with their slogan: “Recognizing the past. Celebrating the present. Embracing the future.” (Photo Credit: Instagram @BisonHomecoming)
By Paul Holston Editor-in-Chief
Autumn has finally arrived in the nation’s capital. And with that, so has the beginning of a historic staple of The Mecca: Howard Homecoming. Saturday, October 1, officially kicked off the schedule of events for this year’s Howard Homecoming. According to the 2016 Howard University Homecoming Steering Committee, the theme, “Blueprint” [#ExperienceBlueprint], was selected to create a new standard for future homecomings. The planning for “Blue-
print” started back in February. “Our tagline is, ‘Recognizing the past. Celebrating the present. Embracing the future,’” said Katherine Powell, student public relations and marketing director for the Howard University Homecoming Steering Committee. “We really wanted to incorporate that aspect to current students, the alumni and the D.C. community.” After concluding the kick-off event of the “Day Of Service” today, the next event is scheduled for Saturday, October 15 at 9 a.m., the “Annual 5K” race,
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which provides alumni, students and the community with an opportunity to engage in a day of fitness, fun and friendly competition while raising proceeds and awareness for Emergence Community Arts Collective. The “Pep Rally,” which the Steering Committee has said is one of its major events for students, will happen on Tuesday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. at William H. Greene Stadium. No announcement has yet been made as to who will be in attendance. As part of a multifaceted response by Howard administration and
faculty to recent police shootings in Louisiana and Minnesota, Howard Homecoming will host a “Committed To Breathing” town hall, Wednesday, October 19, at the Howard Law School. According to the steering committee, the town hall is designed to allow panelists and attendees to discuss issues related to police violence against Black populations, the role of race in the 2016 presidential elections and the impact of political conservatism on the Black diaspora. Two events will occur back-to-back on Thursday, October 20,
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NEWS: Howard Alum Elected City’s Youngest Mayor Pg. 4/ as an “LGBTA Renaissance Reception” will occur at the Louis Stokes Health Sciences at 5:30 p.m., followed by the fashion show, another major Homecoming event, at 8 p.m. at Cramton Auditorium. There will be only one fashion show this year as opposed to the normal two, the steering committee said. The day that is sure to be one of the most memorable days of Homecoming is Friday, October 21. For the first time in three years, “Yardfest,” one of Howard Homecoming’s biggest, premiere events, YARDFEST CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
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Howard University to Announce Cathy Hughes School Of Communications the naming ceremony will be held on Sunday, October 23, at Howard University, a day after the conclusion of events from Howard Homecoming’s #ExperienceBlueprint. Multiple sources within Howard University told The Hilltop that Hughes donated a monetary gift of $4 million dollars to Howard University. Born in Omaha, Neb. in 1947, Hughes is no stranger to The Mecca. After beginning her career in radio in
By Paul Holston Editor-in-Chief With the Howard University School Of Communications celebrating its 45th anniversary last month and speculations of a new School of Communications’ building to be built in the near future, the school will now be having a new name: the Cathy Hughes School of Communications. According to Radio One’s WOL News Talk 1450 AM,
1969 with KOWH, a Black radio station in Omaha, Howard University offered her a position as a lecturer. She was then appointed as the general sales manager of WHUR 96.3 FM, Howard’s operated and owned campus radio station, in 1973, then two years later was later promoted to WHUR’s general manager. During that time, Hughes played a big role into increasing the radio station’s annual revenues from $300,000 to more than $3.5
million. In 1978, Hughes would depart WHUR for WYCB Radio where she served as the vice president and general manager of the station. In 1979, Hughes was able to secure a bank lender to buy WOL, a small Washington, D.C. station that would birth Radio One in 1980. In January 2004, she launched TV One, a cable television channel targeted at the African-American community. Ms. Hughes currently
serves as the chairperson of the board and secretary of Radio One since 1980, and was formerly the chief executive officer of Radio One from 1980 to 1997. Radio One, the largest Blackowned broadcasting company in the country, recently celebrated its 36th anniversary this year. No official announcement has yet been made by Howard University.
Fact: School of Communications was once named after John H. Johnson from 2003-2010
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The President’s Nominee: A Conversation with Chief Judge Merrick Garland
By Paul Holston Editor-in-Chief
With Howard University’s Moot Court Room packed full of students, faculty and administrators, the conversation of the day came when Danielle Holley, dean of the Howard University School of Law, sat down with Chief Judge Merrick Garland during an arm chair conversation Tuesday, September 20. In celebrating #HUConstitutionDay, which reflected on the 150th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 with current debates around citizenship, the audience was provided an opportunity to hear from Garland as the discussion highlighted talks of both his personal and professional lives of being a law school student at Harvard University and a chief judge. “You are not the first person to struggle and make decisions on what you want to do, but being a lawyer is a part of public service that you can be a part of, ” said Garland when asked about deciding on going to law school and serving through law. Garland currently serves as the chief judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. He was nominated by President Barack Obama March 16 to succeed Justice Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court of the United States, but has yet to receive a vote from Congress. It has been over 200 days since Obama nominated Garland.
Many students in attendance felt that the conversation was very interpersonal with Garland, as some were able to get a humane aspect of the judge. “I thought it was very informative and a transparent of his life and of his journey and the legal profession as a public service to the communities that he served,” said William Hill, a second year medical student at Howard University’s College of Medicine. “I think he was very relatable from a law student perspective,” said Lauren Jackson, a third-year student at the Howard Law School. “Questions like work, life balance and clerking…those are questions that we all ask on a daily basis.” “To kind of hear it from somebody from his stature, it actually is very helpful and reassuring where at times we’re like: I don’t know if I can do this,” she said. As questions to why Garland has yet to receive a vote from Congress, where he now holds the record for the longest Supreme Court wait, most of the attendees from the conversation agreed: Congress needs to do its job. “It’s very important,” said Edward A Hailes Jr., general counsel for Advancement Project and a triple Howard alumnus. “I think its important to have what the constitution calls for: A ninth Supreme Court justice so that people of color can feel confident that there voices are heard at the highest level of judiciary.”
“There’s never been a vacancy for such as period of time on the court and there are incredibly important cases that come before the court each term that implicate the lives of African-Americans,” said Kristen Clarke, president & executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee). “I am pleased that the students at Howard Law School had the opportunity to meet him [Garland] and get to know the judge in person. Frankly, this is the kind of meeting that you’d hope would happen on Capitol Hill in the context of a hearing.” “I think the vacancy should be filled sooner rather than later,” said Hill. “From a true law standpoint, I think nine is what it needs to be.” With a vacant seat affecting the highest judiciary court for all Americans, especially AfricanAmericans, Jackson, who serves as the Howard Student Bar Association’s president, expressed that she hopes that Garland continues to represent the underrepresented. “If he does have this relationship with Howard Law, I hope he has aids in his ears that can keep him abreast on the issues that we face as AfricanAmericans,” said Jackson. “Just like when we turned on the news this morning, we had another police-involved shooting. Another issue…and I definitely feel that the seat needs to be filled as soon as possible.”
Howard University’s School of Law hosted an arm chair conversation as Howard Law School Dean Danielle Holley moderated the conversation with Chief Judge Merrick Garland, Tuesday, September 20, in Howard Law’s Moot Court Room. (Photo Credit: Paul Holston, Editor-in-Chief/The Hilltop)
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NEWS
Mecca Made: Howard Alumnus Elected City’s Youngest Mayor By Shaleen Shah News Staff Writer Howard University alumnus (c/o ‘14) Brandon Dean, who has devoted many years to working on city government advocacy and campaigns, is now the youngest elected mayor in Brighton, Alabama’s history at 24. “There is an infallible kinship, a sense of belonging that I feel towards Howard, and I can relate this feeling towards my home city of Brighton. It urges me to do something for the community that made me who I am,” said Dean. Dean has prepared to take on his duties with the experience he has had while interning under political leaders, and is determined to implement his knowledge to implement the much needed changes in Brighton, which has a population of about 3,000 people. “I became acquainted with the magnitude with which addiction takes a toll in the family and society,” said Dean, “I recognize that addiction is one of the issues that
plagues Brighton and that it needs to be rectified.” Brandon credits his drive and motivation to his humble beginnings, and to the people who helped him through it. With a father who worked as a steelworker for 30 years and a grandmother who worked as a maid for 50 years, Dean points out that his family worked hard so that he would have opportunities. “I was juggling credits, exams and coursework with this campaign, but I still persisted since it affected the entire Howard University community,” said Dean, who was a college senior at the time, but still opted to continue with the campaign. Tracing Dean’s journey to Howard University would reveal the zeal and industriousness with which he stood up for important issues in the campus. “Howard University prepares you for the best and the worst parts of life. There is just so much to experience, and many of these experiences can mold you into a mature, responsible person,” said Dean. He credits Dr. Eleanor W. Tray-
lor, a former faculty member in the English department at Howard University, as being one of the most influential figures who guided his course of life and career. “Dr. Traylor taught me that in one quest for education, knowledge, purpose or anything else that is worth pursuing, there are certain protocols that one should follow, and certain qualities that one should instill upon oneself which are faith, humility, a capacity to listen and purpose,” said Dean. As Dean looks ahead on his new chapter as mayor, he urges the current student body at Howard University to continue striving towards their goals. “We should remember that as members of this community, we contribute to the striving institution that is Howard University,” he said. “We are an inseparable part of our community, if need be, we must fight for our place at the table, even if sometimes it is not readily given to us.”
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“Howard University prepares you for the best and the worst parts of life,” said Dean.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN CHAPEL? Want to invite the Howard Community to your next event or program? All colleges, schools, organizations, alumni, and community groups are welcome to have a “Call to Chapel.” All “Calls to Chapel” must be submitted no later than 10:00 A.M. Monday morning to be included in the Chapel service.
Email: Chapel@howard.edu Join us this Sunday… Cramton Aud – 11:00 A.M. Congressman Elijah E. Cummings U.S. House of Representatives 7th Congressional District, Maryland
Members of the Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha share a moment with Dean Richardson and Rev. Dr. E. Dewey Smith.
Commissioning Service – This Sunday! Are you a Student Leader? Register NOW at chapel@howard.edu .
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iPhone 7 Loses Headphone Jack and Its Customers
By Justin Cohen News Staff Writer
This year the passion for Apple phones has dwindled on the horizon of their latest release. Before the iPhone 7 went on sale to the public, Apple CEO Tim Cook made a statement that the company would not be releasing the sales figures to the public, saying this would be more indicative of the efficiency of moving stock rather than the demand of the phone itself. Information gathered from third-party analysts, however, have shed some light on how many products were moved. Apple stock slid 2.7 percent amid rumors from German firm Gesellschaft für Konsumforschung (GfK), a research firm specializing in market information, that suggested the iPhone 7
sales would be lower than last year’s, based on data in Europe and Asia. The report released by GfK has reported a 25 percent drop in sales compared to the release of the iPhone 6 and 6s in 2015. “Numbers on sales or market shares are confidentially provided to our clients and shall not be quoted or released to the public. We did not publish these figures for external release,” GfK mentioned in their emailed press release. The figures released to the public stated that the consumer are anticipating of the iPhone 7. However, the iPhone 7 sales are slotted to be lower than expected, but the iPhone 7 Plus has exceeded expectations. Although GfK is simply conducting market research and not offering official numbers, their sentiment
has been corroborated by other research firms. For instance, KGI Securities, a financial services group in the Asia-Pacific region, have showed similar results, as Apple’s their stock has consistently spiked since mid-April. “The response to the iPhone before its release has really been a collective yawn.” said Jeremy Kaplan, editor-in-chief for Digital Trends, an online source for technology news and product reviews of HDTVs, laptops, and smartphones. Unfortunately, many technology magazines share the same sentiment. Seemingly, Apple’s small innovations are not enough to keep people interested. Although the iPhone 7 sales numbers are what all smartphone manufactur-
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bination of Apple’s business practices as well as technological choices that have muted the new phone’s release. Many consumers disagree with the new phone’s lack of a headphone jack, which has caused an uproar on the internet and social media. Cook stands by the decision to nix the headphone jack calling it courageous. “Wireless is the future; and when you decide what the future is, you want to get there as fast as you can,” said Cook during his interview with Good Morning America. Whether the lowerthan-expected sales are an anomaly or a new precedent for Apple is yet to be seen. But it is definitely not good news for the company in the short-term.
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The Numbing of Black Death in the Age of Viral Videos Column
By Jason Ajiake News Staff Columnist September was a deadly month. It felt as if everyday a new hashtag was trending, a new video was released and a new name was added to the seemingly infinite list of Black bodies destroyed by law enforcement. Terrence Sterling, Tyre King, Terence Crutcher, Keith Lamont Scott, Tawon Boyd, Alfredo Olango and undoubtedly more, were all murdered within a period of only 20 days. My timeline flooded with graphic videos of these Black men dying. Each time, I told myself that I would never watch another video again. Yet, as new
videos and new angles were released, I felt a sense of obligation — refusing to watch the videos felt as if I was turning a blind eye to the issue of policing. I always knew that watching Black death over and over again had the potential to cause trauma, but I felt mentally strong enough to overcome it. This changed after watching the death of Terrence Sterling, who was murdered only 10 minutes away from Howard’s campus. Seeing pools of blood change the color of the sidewalk, as he slowly slipped into nonexistence, made me reach my breaking point. Suddenly, the psychological
effects of forcing myself to continuously watch Black death for the past three years had caught up to me. I began to feel paralyzed by my emotions. Black death is treated with a sense fetishization in America, yet it is also so common that it has becomes nonchalant. Major media outlets eagerly obtain video footage, play it endlessly without pixelating the bodies, and often don’t even administer trigger warnings. This dynamic bears an awful resemblance to the days in which the lynching of Black bodies was a highly publicized, family event. The constant exposure to graphic depictions of Black
death has the potential to trigger post traumatic stress like symptoms among the Black community, which mental health activists have cleverly renamed police terrorism stress disorder. It can also lead to other issues such as substance abuse, depression, and even psychosis. For this reason, it’s imperative that Black people find ways to practice self-care. Deleting social media every once in a while, meditating and surrounding yourself with positive energy are all effective ways to deal with the stress that comes from being Black in America. Also, not being afraid to take advantage of the many counseling services offered
at Howard. Fighting against police brutality can never be successful if the masses of the people are broken. Mental and emotional selfpreservation is not selfish; it is a necessity. Lastly, it must be remembered that we do not need to constantly see the problem to know that it exists and that it must be stopped. Taking initial action toward solidarity is the best way to overcome the travesties that impact our community. How many more names must become a hashtag until the rest of America understands the value and beauty of a black life?
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CULTURE
Standing Ovation for Solange’s “A Seat at the Table” By Jaylin Paschal Culture Staff Writer Singer-songwriter Solange Knowles released her longawaited LP, “A Seat at the Table,” last Friday, September. 30. Exploring sociopolitical issues regarding race and gender in songs like “Weary,” “Mad,” “Don’t Touch My Hair,” “Where Do We Go,” and “F.U.B.U.,” it’s safe to say that this album is for the culture. Interludes of spliced-in, anecdotal audio clips from legendary rapper Master
Track List
P and Knowles’ parents, Matthew Knowles and Tina Lawson, were weaved into a heavy bassline that carried from track to track, mostly in thanks to the work of producer Raphael Saadiq. Knowles collaborated with a dynamic assortment, including Lil Wayne, Sampha, TheDream, BJ the Chicago Kid, Q-Tip and Kelela, who all kept the music unpredictable and intriguing. Laying the foundation for these incredible collabora-
1. Rise 2. Weary (Additional Vocals blessed by Tweet) 3. Interlude: The Glory Is In You 4. Cranes In The Sky 5. Interlude: Dad Was Mad 6. Mad Ft. Lil Wayne 7. Don’t You Wait 8. Interlude: Tina Taught Me 9. Don’t Touch My Hair Ft. Sampha 10. Interlude: This Moment
tions was Knowles herself, as she wrote, arranged and co-produced every song on the 21 track album. It’s evident that Knowles gave this project all the detail oriented love it needed, making this project well worth the wait. “I started writing #ASeatAtTheTable almost 4 years ago,” Knowles tweeted. Fans do not wonder where all this time went: “A Seat at the Table” is, in many ways, an evaluation on the current condition of Blackness
and womanhood. It explores complex contemporary themes and tackles stereotypes (i.e. the Angry Black Woman) head on, in a way that is raw, intricate and innovative. Essentially, the album is a dissertation you can nod your head to, as the songwriting and instrumentals are brilliantly dance-inducing. With lyrics like “I’m weary with the weight of the world,” this collection of
music is one which prompts both observation and introspection, and later, a visceral, emotional return to reality. The album is as intellectual as it is emotional, and could top the charts for weeks to come just so we can all process how deep it is. Works like these prove to stand the test of time; I don’t doubt that years from now we’ll be referring to Knowles’ third studio album as a classic. Not that we’d expect any less of a Knowles.
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11. Where Do We Go 12. Interlude: For Us By Us 13. F.U.B.U. Ft. The Dream & BJ The Chicago Kid 14. Borderline (An Ode To Self Care) Ft. Q-Tip 15. Interlude: I Got So Much Magic, You Can Have It Ft. Kelly Rowland & Nia Andrews 16. Junie 17. Interlude: No Limits 18. Don’t Wish Me Well 19. Interlude: Pedestals 20. Scales Ft. Kelela 21. Closing: The Chosen Ones
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U.S. Olympians Visit the White House (Courtesy Photo)
By Imara Bright-Johnson Culture Staff Writer On September 29, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed back the 2016 Olympic Teams from Rio at the White House. Though hundreds of athletes joined together for the reception, the Olympic women stole the spotlight. Obama acknowledged many of the outstanding accomplishments of the entire USA Team while reminding everyone that the women dominated the 2016 Games. America was the country with the highest number of
women competing in the games and won more gold medals collectively than most countries did total. “2016 belonged to America’s women Olympians,” said Obama. In his speech to the athletes, Obama highlighted the achievements of boxer Claressa Shields, cyclist Kristin Armstrong, track star Allyson Felix, swimmer Katie Ledecky and others. He gave a special shoutout to Simone Biles, the 19-yearold gymnast genius. Biles is one of the five “Final Five” gymnasts—all of which were in attendance at the White
By Kyana Harris Culture Staff Columnist Now that the temperature is cooling off, sweater weather season is in full effect. This fall’s trends are heavily influenced by Kanye West’s Yeezy Season 4: Think earth tones and neutrals. Olive green and beige are the swatches to work with. Don’t be afraid to contradict seasons, and liven up darker outfits with pale rose,
House and captured their visit via social media. A photo of Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Laurie Hernandez and Madison Kocian posing in the “splits” along side President Obama was posted on the girls’ Instagrams. “It was amazing. For them to be able to talk about specific moments, of them watching us and things that happened. That’s just so special,” said Felix. “When you’re running the country you don’t think you would have time to tune in to so much of the Olympics. [He] made it really special.” Throughout his speech,
Obama celebrated the diversity of Team USA, acknowledging that representation matters for America’s youth to look at their national team and see themselves in some way. Families of the 18 AfricanAmericans that competed in the 1963 Games were also guests of the First Family last Thursday. Obama paid homage to former Olympic athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos, the two African-American athletes sent home during the 1968 Games for raising their fist as a protest on the medals podium. Obama acknowledged
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that their protest created an opportunity for other American athletes to follow suit. This event marks the last time that the Obamas will have the opportunity to host Team USA in the White House. After the President concluded his speech, Biles and Brunais presented Obama with a surfboard filled with signatures from all of the members of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic team to signify the addition of surfing to the 2020 Games.
Advice: Fall ‘16 SZN: A Lookbook Column
blue or peach. West has also made the distressed look popular, so distressed T-shirts, hoodies, and jeans are all on the table. Layering under statement jackets is a key look this fall. Bomber and denim jackets with embroidered designs, artwork, and pithy messages make an outfit more interesting and keep you warm.
Playing with textures also take your wardrobe from summer to fall. Corduroy, suede, velvet, and cable knit just scream fall. When mixing textures, try to stay in the same color family and balance fabric weight. Pair a sweater with a corduroy skirt. Wear your denim with suede boots. Now you have an instant fall fit. As far as accessories go, small
touches make a big impact. Dad hats are a simple way to bring an outfit together. Take a tip from Rihanna with a bold O-ring choker; daring collar necklaces can be paired with simple low cut tops or v-neck sweaters for a sexy look. Just remember, in 2016 less is more: It’s the small details that turns basic brilliant.
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Ivy Park Fall/Winter 2016 By Chantè Russell Culture Staff Writer “I stretch my body out like the horizon. I teach my body everyday that I can go a little further. I know my body can learn how to bend and not break. I know what it’s capable of, I’ve seen it perform miracles.” This was the opening of Beyoncè’s Ivy Park Fall/Winter 2016 commercial. The ad, released last Thursday, September 29, on both Beyoncè’s personal Instagram and the official Ivy Park Instagram, was a montage of home videos of Knowles-Carter family rehearsals, concert footage, photoshoots and peeks of Queen Bey herself working out in Ivy Park gear. Visuals are accompanied by Beyoncè sharing what motivates her to keep going when she feels like giving up. She punctuates with the line, “I push past the pain and I find love.” Following the release of the commercial, fans took to Twitter to share their excitement for the new line. Favorites from the new line include crop tops, an oversized metallic puffer
coat and the denim jumpsuit. The line is available at Nordstrom, Topshop, SIX:02, and Hudson’s Bay in the U.S. Most of the products have been available since September 22, but a limited edition metallic puffer coat will not be available until Oct. 20. According to the Ivy Park website, the line was designed to “merge fashion-led design with technical innovation, creating a new kind of performance wear: modern essentials for both on and off the field.” A press release sent to fashion outlets stated that “with a renewed focus on innovative fabrication and finishes, the collection introduces bonded satin neoprenes and highperformance ribs, elevating modern asymmetrical shapes with a tailored feel” and includes “unexpected logo placement in quilted textures.” With the buzz created over the past few days, Ivy Park Fall/Winter 2016 is sure to be the athletic-casual collection to wear this season.
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Supporting Black Makeup Companies Column
By Chanté Russell Culture Staff Writer In 2016, advocating for the support of Black business is all the rage--actually patronizing those businesses is another matter, however. According to Essence magazine’s 2009 Smart Beauty panel, Black women spend $7.5 billion annually on beauty products. And the majority of that money goes to mainstream makeup brands like CoverGirl, Lancome, and Maybelline. This lack of support creates a significant problem for ethnic companies and women of color. Cosmetic brands for women of color are specifi-
cally devoted to accommodating a wide range of skin tone. Operationally, this can be expensive to manufacture and sell on a smaller scale; so those in search of makeup outside of the typical five shades of tan at the drugstore are left struggling. “A lot of times companies do not have the right shades that compliment darker complexions, you end up having to buy a shade too light and a shade too dark and having to mix the two,” said Imani Stokley, a freshman political science major. This experience is all too common for Black skin in the U.S. Every popular brand
YARDFEST CONTINUED FROM COVER back and will start promptly at 12 p.m. on The Yard, according to the committee. This year, the steering committee is set to help reinvigorate the International “Yardfest” by presenting a live stage featuring top tier artists that will reach each demographic reflected in the Howard diaspora. But while “Yardfest” is sure to fill the Yard and The Mecca in its entirety this year, it comes with a cost. “We’ve taken away some events,” said Victor Montgomery, director of special events at Howard University. “There’s no hip-hop show this year, no R&B show, no gospel show and also no parade.”
By reducing the number of events and moving most events back to campus, the planners hope to return Homecoming’s focus to the alumni, and welcoming them back home, he said. “While these [other] events are really good events, it’s with hope that our major events this year will be filled to capacity, such as the pep rally, fashion show, step show, ‘Yardfest,’ the homecoming football game and tailgate,” said Montgomery. Before Yardfest, Howard President Wayne A.I. Frederick is set to give a “State of The University Presidential Address” at 10 a.m. in the School of Business auditorium. Also, “Open House”
has close to ten different pale shades in comparison to about three or four darker hues. If you’re lucky, one Black owned brand will be crammed in the corner, but their entire selection will either not be on display, too expensive, or consistently out of stock (especially in Black communities like Howard’s). Contrary to how it may seem, there are many great Black owned makeup companies to choose from. Howard student favorites include Coloured Raine, Lena Lashes, Black Radiance, IMAN and Black Opal. Darker skinned tones are a priority demographic these
brands are cornering the market on. “It is important to support Black makeup companies because we don’t have to push Black companies to meet our needs,” said Victoria Gray, Miss Howard University 2016-2017. Let’s look at Kylie Cosmetics. The company, along with many fans, boasted that their new liquid lipsticks were perfect for any skintone, but this seems a coincidental objective (not an aspect of advertising prior to its release, unless you consider Kylie’s March commercial for the lipsticks passively targeting a ...demographic, presumably?). Moreover,
some of these new shades were still called unflattering on model Justine Skye, the darkest person featured in advertisements for Kylie’s new products. Purchasing from Black owned makeup companies may seem to be an inconvenience now because many are difficult to come by in stores, but consumer power lies in buyer demand. Redirection of that $7.5 billion to non-mainstream cosmetic markets could cause a different display on the next makeup trip you take to CVS.
throughout Howard’s schools and colleges will occur simultaneously with “Yardfest,” beginning at 12 p.m. Another major Homecoming event, the “Greek Step Show” will conclude Friday’s festivities, beginning at 7 p.m. in Burr Gymnasium. The last day of “Blueprint” festivities will include the Homecoming “Tailgate” in the Howard Center parking lot on Saturday, October 22, at 11 a.m., followed by the Homecoming “Football Game,” as the Howard Bison will face the North Carolina A&T Aggies at Greene Stadium. Kick-off is set for 1 p.m. All of this year’s events are set to happen on-campus, except one, which is the “Presidential Party” to occur at the Newseum on Pennsylvania Avenue, Saturday,
October 22 at 7 p.m. The university’s Development and Alumni Relations Department is working closely with the Homecoming Steering Committee in planning and execution this year, and both entities feel confident that the Howard community, past, present and future, will be satisfied with what is expected to come from “Blueprint.” “We are excited about ‘Blueprint’ and we’re trying to go back to the roots of Homecoming, as well as incorporating the prospective students and everyone in the community as well,” said Powell. “We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished so far,” Montgomery said. “What you’re going to see during Yardfest is acts that are going to directly speak to the alumni
and then also mix in current acts that will identify with out student demographic as well. We hope to show this by the artists that we’ll pick.” Both entities also hope that the Howard community recognizes the value of its alumni: Montgomery said that this year’s Homecoming will be unapologetic in expressing that Homecoming should always be about the alumni first. “We will have student representatives in lieu of all of the events,” said Montgomery. “We also want to show that we are ‘One Howard’ as well. The goal is to make these events staple events so that not only do current students and alumni bring energy to it, but also the D.C. community.”
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Washington Redskins Capitalize Off Cleveland Browns Fumble Fingers
By Nathan Easington Sports Contributing Writer
Don’t put the ball on the ground. A saying idolized by football coaches of all levels. A saying that the Cleveland Browns running back committee seemingly forgot this past Sunday. Two fumbles by running backs Duke Johnson Jr. and Malcolm Johnson were part of the team’s road to a 31-20 defeat to the Washington Redskins. The Redskins had an early lead in the first quarter led by veteran-quarterback, Kirk Cousins. In his opening drive, Cousins completed six out of seven passes, capping off the drive with a touchdown toss to tight end Jordan Reed. After the teams exchanged punts, Cousins finished the first quarter with another touchdown pass thrown to Reed. At the beginning of the second quarter, the Browns, trailing 14-0, looked to playmaker Terrelle Pryor.
Pryor, who switched his position from quarterback to wide receiver, converted key third downs on drives for the Browns, one of which was for 12 yards. Which eventually led to Isaiah Crowell running in a two-yard touchdown. Down seven points and half-time approaching, the Browns needed to get on the board. To their favor, Kirk Cousins threw an interception to Jamar Taylor. Taylor, who had an interception last week against his old club the Miami Dolphins, returned the ball down to the Redskins’ red zone. Yet again, when the Browns needed a big play on third down, Pryor scored a 12-yard crossing route to tie the game. The half ended 17-17 after both teams scored field goals. Returning with the momentum that ended the last half, a strip sack by the Browns’ Cam Johnson made it seem as if the Browns could obtain their first victory of the season. However,
after a fumble by Cousins wasn’t recovered by the Browns, the game was no longer in their favor. With one minute left in the third quarter, Malcolm Johnson scored an 18-yard field goal.
A second fumble occurred not long after, when Duke Johnson Jr. lost control of the ball near midfield. The Redskins capitalized on one of the drives, giving them a four-point lead, but a late game interception by Josh
Norman, the league’s highest paid corner, solidified the game. Defeating the Browns 31-20, the Redskins are now 2-2. They are set to play the Baltimore Ravens on Oct. 9.
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Olympic Trailblazers Finally Receive Recogition By Nathan Easington Sports Contributing Writer On Thursday, September 29, Coffee Bluff Pictures, Procter & Gamble and the U.S. Olympic Committee hosted the families of 1936 African-American Olympians to the district for special recognition and a special film screening. More than 200 guests attended the ceremony at the National Portrait Gallery, to recognize the 18 AfricanAmerican athletes from the 1936 Berlin Olympics for the first time. The Olympians broke racial barriers within the world of sports, but their accomplishments have not been praised publicly. One of the attendees of the ceremony was Olympic Gold Medalist Allyson Felix.
The documentary shown at the film was “Olympic Pride, American Prejudice,” which was directed by Deborah Riley Draper. The movie follows the experience of the 18 Olympians who fought against the Jim Crow laws and Adolf Hitler to obtain Olympic medals. The Olympians were representing a country where they were not considered equals. They were competing in the lands of one of the world’s most infamous dictators. Dr. Dexter Blackman, Loyola Marymount University assistant professor of African-American history and U.S. sports history, said, “It was the opportunity on the world stage to disprove White supremacy.” The goal of Thursday’s
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event was to celebrate the athletes, who fought for civil rights and integration in the sports world. The 18 Olympians consisted of 16 men and two women. Out of the 18, the only Olympian recognized was Jesse Owens. Owens was a track-and-field Olympian who won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics. He
held the world record for the long jump for 25 years. His record was 8.13 meters. This year marked the 80th anniversary of the 1936 Olympics. In an interview with CNN, Draper said, “The story, what’s remarkable about it is in America they didn’t have their rights but they represented America proudly and
gracefully.” The documentary is available for purchase on Amazon. Nationwide screenings can be tracked on the film’s website at www.1936olympicsmovie. com.
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The Rocky Road to Victory: Howard Bison Win First Game Of Football Season
By Brittany Webb Sports Editor
On Saturday, Oct. 1, the Howard Bison faced the Norfolk State University Spartans at Dick Price Stadium for their third Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference game of the season. Following two consecutive divisional losses, the Howard University football team proved why people say “the third time’s a charm,” as the Bison won with a 33-28 victory over the Spartans. Saturday’s game marked the first victory for the Bison for the season as they previously lost to Hampton Pirates in the Nation’s Classic at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium September 17 and Morgan State Bears at Hughes Stadium September 24. In a previous interview following the Howard University defeat to Hampton
University, Howard Bison Head Coach Gary Harrell said that the team needed to find a quarterback that was consistent. He expressed that junior quarterback Kalen Johnson would plead his case on why he deserved his spot in Saturday’s game. Johnson threw two touchdown passes during the game with junior running back Anthony Philyaw and sophomore fullback Da’Vaun Johnson both running in for a touchdown. Despite their ability to make successful plays, the Bison struggled to score extra points from field goals. Even with their inability to score field goals in the first half, the Howard Bison had a strong comeback in the the second half, having a 21-point run which allowed them to take control of the game. According to HU Bison
Sports, with their first win, the Bison (1-4, 1-2 in the MEAC) snapped a sevengame losing streak dating back to last season. The Howard Bison’s next game will be on Saturday, Oct. 8, in a breast cancer awareness game against the Monmouth University Hawks (3-2) at home in William H. Greene Stadium.
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By Brittany Webb Sports Editor Over the weekend, the Washington Nationals competed in a triple-header against the Miami Marlins. The Marlins played without star-pitcher Jose Fernandez, who passed away September 25 following a boat crash. Despite having suffering loss and having to adjust, the Marlins started off the weekend with things in their favor. The Marlins had a 7-4 victory over the Nationals on Friday night, with the Nationals only scoring in the fourth inning. However, come Saturday night, the Nationals were not allowing a repeat of Friday’s game. The Nationals opened Saturday’s game scoring within the first inning. However, they didn’t score again until the fifth inning with the Marlins scoring their only point in the sixth. Neither team scored for the rest of the game. The Nationals won 2-1. To conclude the weekend
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The Team of the District matchup, The Nationals finished the weekend with a 10-7 victory against the Marlins on Sunday, neither team scoring in the first, third, sixth and seventh innings. The Nationals concluded the weekend with a 95-67 seasonrecord. On Friday, the Nationals will make their third trip to the postseason in five years. The NL East champions will face the NL West champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers with home field advantage. The teams will play in D.C. for two games before heading west to Los Angeles for the complete of the best-of-five matchup. The games over the weekend gave the Nationals a better winning record than their competition, which have a 9171 season record. Going into the matchup, the team should consider the Dodgers’ home-field record, which stands at 53-28, opposed to the team’s 38-42 record for away games.
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