There was no way Nijah Howard was missing his high school graduation.
Every student who walks the stage to accept their diploma has their own story of challenges and accomplishments.
For Nijah, in particular, the moment was met through faith and optimism in the face of a very difficult diagnosis.
Nijah’s journey
Baltimore sister station WBAL first shared Nijah’s story in March 2025, of the high school football player who was sidelined by a rare and aggressive brain tumor…