What makes Howard University truly one of one? Becoming the first and making history. Howard added another landmark achievement to its legacy with the launch of WHMM-TV, now known as WHUT — The Capstone Station. What began as a dream became a reality when WHMM officially went on air — the result of years of dedication, planning, and community vision. This milestone made Howard the first HBCU to own and operate a public or commercial television station, and one of only a few minority-owned public