Discover the transformative impact of research at Howard University as President Ben Vinson highlights the significance of achieving the prestigious R1 designation 🔬 As the only HBCU to hold this designation, Howard continues to pave the way for groundbreaking discoveries and inspire future generations of scholars. Explore how this achievement is shaping the future of education and research at The Mecca. | Howard University

Howard University School of Law Professor and Director of the Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center Justin Hansford is helping members of a once-thriving Black community in Prince George’s County, Maryland work toward restorative justice. The community, known as Lakeland, was nearly erased by urban renewal policies that displaced and dismantled hundreds of Black communities across the country. Current Lakelanders are seeking restorative justice in efforts to acknowledge past wrongs and repair ha