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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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The Washington Football Team reveals its new name during a Feb. 2 press conference at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. The team now will be known as the Washington Commanders. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)
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‘Commanders’ Becomes the New Name for Washington Football Team

Avatar photo by Ed Hill February 2, 2022July 16, 2024
**FILE** Erin Jackson (Courtesy of teamusa.org)
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Black Speedskater Erin Jackson Gets a Rare Second Chance

Avatar photo by Ed Hill February 2, 2022July 16, 2024
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DCIAA Showdown Pits McKinley Against Wilson

Avatar photo by Ed Hill January 31, 2022July 16, 2024
Butch McAdams (Courtesy photo)
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Up Close and Personal with ‘The Coach,’ Butch McAdams

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Freshman Howard Bison guard Elijah Hawkins (3) tallied 12 points and five assists in Howard's loss to Notre Dame in the MLK Classic on Jan. 17. (Photo by Yusuf Abdullah)
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Even in Defeat, Howard Shows its Mettle in MLK Classic

Avatar photo by Ed Hill January 19, 2022July 16, 2024
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Howard Hosts Notre Dame in MLK Jr. Classic

Avatar photo by Ed Hill January 12, 2022July 16, 2024
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Bowie State’s Damon Wilson Named Division II National Coach of the Year

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South Carolina State celebrates an upset win over Jackson State in the Cricket Celebration Bowl. (Photo courtesy Joe Faraoni, ESPN)
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SC State Pulls Off Huge Upset over Jackson State in Celebration Bowl

Avatar photo by Ed Hill December 21, 2021July 16, 2024
Taariq Denson of the Watkins Hornets is rated the No. 6 running back in the country in his age group. (Courtesy of ClockBoyz)
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Watkins Hornets Leave Lasting Legacy, Even in Defeat

Avatar photo by Ed Hill December 15, 2021July 16, 2024

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