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Join WHUT For This Months Taping of Vocal Point
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Watch Vocal Point Episodes Here
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Death Toll From Devastating Tornado Revised Down
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85-Year-Old Graduates From College, Finds Job
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Makers of DC: Howard Trailblazers
Education
Join WHUT For This Months Taping of Vocal Point
WHUT/Howard University Television presents VOCAL POINT Ongoing Stigmas of Homosexuality in Communities of Color Join us for a live taping in the WHUT studios on Tuesday, June 11 at 7pm (Doors open at 6:30pm) 2222 4th Street NW, Washington DC 20059 Vocal Point is a new series from WHUT focuses on a wide variety of [...]
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Watch Vocal Point Episodes Here
Vocal Point is a new series from WHUT focuses on a wide variety of important issues and concerns relevant to the greater DC metro area. We’re bringing together subject matter experts, advocates, community leaders and personal stories from those directly affected to gain a deeper understanding of the issues as well as identify resources [...]
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Death Toll From Devastating Tornado Revised Down
Mark Memmott and EYDER PERALTA May 21, 2013 6:00 AM A day after a monster EF-5 tornado pummeled Moore, Okla., the focus turned to the victims. NPR’s Wade Goodwyn spent the day in the city talking to survivors. Christie Parrish decided to leave her home for her sister’s shelter. “You could hear [the tornado] like a mile [...]
Health & Wellness
85-Year-Old Graduates From College, Finds Job
Willadene Zedan is leaving Marian University on Saturday with a bachelor’s degree, academic honors and a job offer. The employment market being what it is for newly minted college graduates, Willadene Zedan would stand out at Saturday’s commencement at Marian University in Fond du Lac, Wis., if only for the fact that she’ll begin the [...]
Community
Makers of DC: Howard Trailblazers
Makers : Howard Trailblazers is a series of vignettes centered around motivating and inspiring future “Makers” within the local community. What started off as a panel of distinguished faculty at Howard University discussing issues spiraling from the Makers documentary, became a collection of vignettes that enabled these dynamic woman to delve into the stories behind [...]
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Is Facebook Changing Our Identity?
Posted September 19, 2012 by Michael Cadenhead
Good old Facebook. With 955,000,000 worldwide users, it seems like just about everyone makes use of the social media giant to connect with friends, share photos, and update everyone they’ve ever met since grade school about their dinner plans. But what you may not realize is that Facebook’s new timeline layout is enhancing the ability [...]
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Pennsylvania Voter ID Law Blocked for Nov. Election
Posted October 2, 2012 by Michael Cadenhead
A judge said today that Pennsylvania’s new voter ID law cannot take effect until after the Nov. 6 presidential election, meaning that voters in this swing state won’t yet have to show ID at the polls. In his ruling, Judge Robert Simpson said that the state had improved the system to issue voter IDs, but [...]
Health & Wellness
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How to Achieve Your Athletic Dreams
Posted September 24, 2012 by Michael Cadenhead
Have you ever wondered, after hearing that an old friend is suddenly running marathons or climbing mountains, “Could I do that?” The answer, more often than not, is yes. But achieving an athletic dream in your 50s or beyond requires planning, preparation and patience. Chicago-area running coach Brendan Cournane, 58, is in the midst of [...]
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Check Out the PBS Kids Photo Factory App
Posted September 20, 2012 by Michael Cadenhead
Put your child in a photo with a favorite PBS KIDS character in three simple steps. Easy and safe for kids to use, too! Features leading characters from series that air on PBS KIDS and PBS KIDS GO!, including Arthur, Caillou, Clifford, Curious George, Dinosaur Train, Fetch!, Sesame Street, Sid the Science Kid, Super Why!, [...]
Politics
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New Poll Reveals Stakes for Wednesday’s Debate
Posted October 1, 2012 by Michael Cadenhead
Heading into Wednesday night’s debate, President Obama holds a narrow lead over Mitt Romney nationally and a more sizeable advantage in the battleground states that will ultimately decided the November election. According to the latest Washington Post/ABC News poll, the president is running ahead of his GOP rival, 49 percent to 47 percent, among likely [...]
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