The Howard University controversy was never just about dogs. It was about respect.
A Howard University student walks across the Yard on the way to class. (André Chung/for The Washington Post)ColumnistSome D.C. residents may still think it’s okay to walk a dog across Howard University’s central yard. [Students say dog walkers on Howard campus are desecrating hallowed ground]In recent weeks, they have not held back. It’s about seeing Howard University for what it is — a 152-year-old institution that has been home to many great minds — and honoring that. “Howard University was created because Black People were not allowed in white spaces,” one person wrote in a tweet that was shared more than 3,400 times.
Source: Washington Post April 24, 2019 18:07 UTC
