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Election Week at Howard University

Howard University's leadership legacy at the center of American society continues with a historic 2024 election week.  

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Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Discusses Life and the Law with Howard Law Students
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Mister and Miss Howard University 2024-2025
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Mister Gregory Allen Jr. and Miss Howard Damaris Moore are entrepreneurs and advocates.
Leadership
Mister Gregory Allen Jr. and Miss Howard Damaris Moore are entrepreneurs and advocates.

For decades, Mister and Miss Howard have not only represented Howard on the world stage, but they have also been considered the embodiment of Black intelligence and leadership. On top of their influence on style and culture, many look to them as role models who have actively led engagement in the issues that permeate society. The roles and responsibilities of Mister and Miss Howard are not lost on this year’s royal pair, Gregory Allen Jr. and Damaris Moore. Both are entrepreneurs – Allen is a barber and Moore is a make-up artist – and they feel that they reflect the type of holistically natured Howard student of today. 

Read more about Howard's newest generation of student leaders.

 

Crunch President Chequan Lewis
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Alumnus and Crunch Fitness CEO speaks with Howard students about path to the executive suite.
Lineage of Leaders
Alumnus and Crunch Fitness CEO speaks with Howard students about path to the executive suite.

Crunch Fitness President Chequan Lewis (B.A. ’05) works directly with Crunch executives and franchise partners to develop growth strategies, improve performance, and elevate the Crunch brand. He came back to Howard to share C-suite strategies with Howard Business School students.

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Howard Initiative on Public Opinion’s Exclusive Black American Battleground Voters Poll
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Howard Initiative on Public Opinion’s Exclusive Black American Battleground Voters Poll

As the 2024 general election draws near, the role of Black American voters in battleground states continues to play a pivotal role, as their turnout will significantly influence the trajectory of the presidential campaign. The Howard University Initiative on Public Opinion (HIPO) conducted a series of polls to understand the motivations, shifts in sentiment, and emerging issues among this population.

Explore findings from the report here.

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