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Ed Hill Jr., a contributing sports writer with The Washington Informer, served as Howard University's director of communications from 1983-2017, earning recognition in the Howard University Athletics, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, and College Sports Information Directors of America Halls of Fame. His career began as a sportswriter for The Washington Post and Winston-Salem Chronicle, transitioning to an influential role as an adjunct professor at Howard. Hill has penned over 5,000 sports stories and produced 500+ publications for Howard athletics. Honored in the Cardozo High School and Kingman Boys and Girls Club Halls of Fame for his community service, Hill was named a Made Man by the NAACP in 2019, mentoring many who have excelled in sports communication.

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Milan, Gigi and "Lil Baby" perform a routine at the Joseph Cole Recreation Center in Washington, D.C., on June 13. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)
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D.C. Group Puts Double Dutch on the Map

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After a long coaching career, James “Butch” McAdams began hosting a celebrated sports radio show “In and Out of Sports.” (Courtesy photo)
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Remembering ‘The Coach’: James ‘Butch’ McAdams Leaves Behind Lasting Legacy

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A.B. Williamson, a longtime celebrated coach at Eastern High School and Howard University, died on June 2 after battling health issues. (Courtesy photo)
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A.B. Williamson Leaves Strong Legacy

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Advancement of Blacks in Sports (ABIS) CEO and founder Gary Charles giving closing remarks at the organization’s third annual Champions and Legends Fundraising event at MGM National Harbor on Saturday, June 1. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)
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Advancement of Blacks in Sports Seeks to Serve as Changemaker Maker For Diversity in Sports

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Nadia Lytle, a junior from School Without Walls, had one of the most outstanding individual performances in the championships, capturing both the shot put and discus titles, and shattering the state record in both. (Courtesy of Cory Royster, DCSAA)
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High School, College Track and Field Roundup

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Academic awardees at the Pigskin Club of Washington banquet at First Baptist Church of Glenarden on Friday, May 24. (Courtesy photo)
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Pigskin Club Academic Award a Big Hit Among Awardees

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Dwayne "Sugar Wayne" Holmes Jr. (right) lands a right hook across the face of Juan Hernandez Martinez (left) during the co-main event of the Davis Boxing Promotions’ card at the Entertainment and Sports Arena on Saturday, May 18. Holmes Jr. outlasted Hernandez Martinez eight rounds to secure a majority decision victory. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)
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Boxing Card Showcases Local Talent

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Jackson-Reed High School defeated Maret on Sunday, May 19 in the District of Columbia State Athletic Association (DCSAA) tournament. (Courtesy photo)
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Jackson-Reed Tops Maret in State Baseball Final; St. John’s Victorious in Softball; Georgetown Visitation Wins in Girls Lacrosse

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Howard University’s men and women golf teams have participated in a number of high-profile tournaments and recently enhance its profile by joining the Northeast Conference. (Courtesy photo)
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Howard University Golf Program on the Rise

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**FILE** The St. John's Cadets defeated the Sidwell Quakers 42-39 in overtime to win the DCSAA Class AA Championship on March 3 at The Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, D.C. With the success of local girls basketball players, the DMV continues to be a hotbed for national recruiters. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)
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DMV Dominates in Girls Basketball

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