Naiya Brown

Not Being Heard: How Doulas Are Addressing Black Maternal Health Disparities

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During Black Maternal Health Week, advocates across the country are raising awareness about a crisis that continues to impact Black women at alarming rates: maternal health disparities. In the United States, Black women are nearly three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and […]

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Well-Read Black Girl Festival Highlights Storytelling, Community and Cultural Memory

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Readers, writers and creatives gathered for the Well-Read Black Girl Festival, an all-day event centered on the theme “The Living Archive: Art, Memory, and Civic Imagination,” celebrating Black women’s voices and creative expression. The festival was held on March 27th at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, where I attended and spoke with attendees

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Howard Alternative Spring Break: Students Serve in New Orleans

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Instead of relaxing on vacation, Howard University students traveled across the country to volunteer through the Howard Alternative Spring Break program, which was centered on the theme of “Service with Impact.” More than 1,200 students were placed at 23 service sites nationwide. This story follows the 89 students who traveled to New Orleans, where they

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‘At The Vanguard’ Exhibit Showcases Pride and Legacy of HBCUs

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As Black History Month came to a close, more visitors flocked to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, and the new exhibit At The Vanguard offered a light for the future while embracing the past. As a graduating senior at Howard University, walking into At the Vanguard felt like stepping into a living

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Snow-covered path leading to the Washington Monument on a clear winter day.

Snow and Safety Concerns Lead ANC 5A’s First Meeting of 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – At its first meeting of the year, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5A heard frustration from residents over lingering snow and ice, as community members urged city officials to clear sidewalks, crosswalks and bus stops still obstructed days after a winter storm. The meeting, held virtually due to hazardous road conditions, drew all nine

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