John H. Murphy, Sr., a former enslaved man founded the AFRO in 1892 with $200 from his wife, Martha Howard Murphy. Together they created a platform to offer images and stories of hope to advance ...

The Howard University Gospel Choir performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and “Oh, Happy Day” for a worship element early in the night. There was a college homecoming feel with members of ...

The Howard gospel choir, in brilliant-blue robes, performed a gorgeous rendition of “Oh Happy Day,” and people sang along in ...