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 Hilltops 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...