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Biography

I'm a senior journalism major at Howard University. My interest in journalism started at a young age, garnering me my mother's nickname of "her little journalist." As an aspiring arts & culture and human interest journalist, this passion has guided my educational and professional endeavors. I currently serve as the Variety Editor at The Hilltop, Howard University's student newspaper and the nation's oldest Black collegiate newspaper. Previously, I've interned at The Washington Post, CNN and PBS Newshour. At each place I’ve been able to focus on topics I love, learn about new things, and meet people from all walks of life. I’ve been able to shine light on previously untold stories and see the impact that reporting has on communities. I am eager to continue contributing to the journalism field with my varied skills. Please feel free to contact me.

Content

Total articles 80

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  A Night Out with Howard Students At the MIKE Show

  By Afia Barrie

  Apr. 21, 2025

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  College of Fine Arts Hosts Reading of Chadwick Boseman Play

  By Kennedi Bryant, Afia Barrie

  Apr. 02, 2025

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  Remembering the Legacy of Howard’s Own Roberta Flack

  By Afia Barrie

  Mar. 03, 2025

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The Hilltop

The Hilltop, established at Howard University in 1924 by Zora Neale Hurston and Eugene King, a Harlem Renaissance icon and a renowned anthropologist, is the oldest Black collegiate newspaper in America. Over its century-long history, the publication has been at the forefront of chronicling campus, D.C., and national news. The legacy of The Hilltop is marked by its profound reporting work, several national awards, and distinguished alumni, many of whom have ascended to the pinnacle of their professions. Among The Hilltop's former staff are Pulitzer Prize winners, whose groundbreaking work has set new standards in journalism. Additionally, The Hilltop has been the training ground for leaders who have excelled in business, law, communications, and public service. By 1929, The Hilltop was published bi-monthly and then weekly in 1930. In 1995 and 2004 respectively, The Hilltop was notably ranked by The Princeton Review as the "Best Collegiate Newspaper in the Nation" and was featured in The New York Times as a premier college news source. In 2002, The Hilltop introduced its website, which currently receives thousands of hits daily. On February 28, 2005, The Hilltop newspaper claimed the spot as the only daily news publication in the country run by African Americans, not only in the collegiate realm, but also professionally. As it celebrates its centennial milestone, The Hilltop continues to act as a platform for voices, advancing its mission of balanced journalism and community engagement.