In this episode, we focus on the pride and progress displayed at Howard University on Election Day, celebrating the strides toward greater diversity in politics.

Production Team

Host & Executive Producer: Madison Belo
Producers: Trinity Webster-Bass, Lemaria Stevens

With Audio Contributions from Hilltop Staff

Music

Prod. Metzmusic

News Clips

Donald Trump wins 2024 election

Trump wins 2024 presidential election, CNN projects

Donald Trump elected president again after winning Wisconsin's electoral votes, CBS News projects

Election Day is three days away. Join us on The HillTalks as we tackle urgent issues such us burning ballot drop-off boxes, voting challenges at Howard, and Elon Musk's influence on politics. Plus, we discuss the scrutiny Black women face while breaking barriers in the entertainment industry.

Host & Executive Producer: Madison Belo
Producers: Trinity Webster-Bass, Lemaria Stevens

Howard Students Prepare for Early Voting and Ballot Drop-Offs
Elon Musk's Influence on Voters Looms Over 2024 Election
Safeguarding Black Film Stars: The Imperative of Protecting Talent

The Star-Spangled Banner
Young Buck by Blue Dot Sessions
Stirring Awake by Blue Dot Sessions
Cynthia Erivo performs "Alfie" for Dionne Warwick | 46th Kennedy Center Honors

Music by KaraoKeysPH

Elon Musk flouts order to face court over election interference claims | ABC NewsElon Musk at Trump rally in Butler, PA: FULL SPEECH
Elon Musk at NYC Trump Rally: FULL SPEECH

Disney's ‘The Little Mermaid' Trailer Sparks Racist Remarks

This week, we discuss Black purpose and pride in “Big White Fog, the latest production from the Chadwick Boseman College of Fine Arts. Then, we take you to the Moorland-Springarn Research Center's Homecoming exhibit and dive into the issue of rising youth unemployment.

An MSRC Exhibition Connects Howard Community to Homecoming History - The Hilltop

Youth Unemployment Reaches Peak Since The Pandemic, Studies Say - The Hilltop

Production Team

Host, Executive Producer: Madison Belo

Producers: Trinity Webster-Bass, Lemaria Stevens

Original Reporting: Madison Belo

Additional Audio:

Campus Reporter Damenica Ellis

Music:

Etude 3 Chessanta by Blue Dot Sessions

Willow Belle by Blue Dot Sessions

Tasie's Crust by Blue Dot Sessions

Curious about what it's like to be at Howard University's Homecoming or just feeling nostalgic, listen as we take you inside all the festivities of the most-searched homecoming's 100th anniversary.

Production Team:

Host, Executive Producer: Madison Belo

Producers: Lemaria Stevens, Trinity Webster-Bass,

Original Reporting: Madison Belo, Lemaria Stevens, Trinity Webster-Bass

Additional Audio: Variety Reporter Aniyah Genama
Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel
Spotlight Network

Welcome back!

The weeklong celebration of Howard University's 100th Homecoming isn't over yet. Come back this Sunday for an inside look at the festivities.

See you soon.

Production Team:
Host, Executive Producer: Madison Belo

Producer: Lemaria Stevens

Additional Audio from:

Variety Reporter Aniyah Genama

Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel
Spotlight Network

Welcome back!

This week, the Howard Revolutionary Community occupied the Mordecai Wyatt Johnson Administration building, denouncing the university's alleged ties to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Additionally, the Center for Journalism and Democracy held its third annual Democracy Summit on campus, and we discuss the premiere of "STRUT The Yard" with the creator of the documentary that sheds light on models' mental health at Howard University.

Show Notes:

Production Team

Host, Executive Producer: Madison Belo

Producers: Trinity Webster-Bass, Lemaria Stevens

Original Reporting: Trinity Webster-Bass

Music:

Blue Dot Sessions

Protest Audio from Yacine Khaly Ba

This week, we discuss the crisis in the Congo, provide an overview of the Vice Presidential Debate, and cover a conversation hosted by the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center at Howard University featuring critically acclaimed author and Howard alum Ta-Nehisi Coates.

Show Notes:

Production Team
Host, Executive Producer: Madison Belo
Producers: Trinity Webster-Bass, Lemaria Stevens
Original Reporting: Trinity Webster-Bass, Madison Belo

VP Debate Clips:

NBC News

Music:

Blue Dot Sessions

Welcome back!

This week our producers Trinity Webster-Bass and Lemaria Stevens cover the grand opening of the highly anticipated Chick-fil-A in Blackburn. Plus, hear from Howard students and alumni as they discuss the pressures of Howard's unique fashion culture. Tune In.

Show Notes:

Production Team

Host, Executive Producer: Madison Belo
Producers: Trinity Webster-Bass, Lemaria Stevens
Original Reporting: Trinity Webster-Bass, Lemaria Stevens

Music:
APM Music Max
Anderson Free Music

Happy Friday!

Welcome back to the "HillTalks"

This week, sports reporter Deyla Davis highlights Sydney Satchell, a 2014 Howard University alumna who made history as the first Bison to win a gold medal with the U.S. women's sitting volleyball team at the 2024 Paralympics. One of our producers attended a conversation with Vice President Kamala Harris at WHYY in Philadelphia, in collaboration with the National Association of Black Journalists, and Variety reporter Taylor Swinton discusses Kendrick Lamar's selection as the first hip-hop artist to headline a Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Show Notes:

Production Team:

Music:

In this special episode, join us as we dive into a historic debate night at Howard University. Madison Belo takes you to the heart of the action at the Presidential Debate Watch Party, hosted by HUSA, UGSA, and the National Pan-Hellenic Council. Experience the energy of Howard students as they watch Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump face off for the first time.

Interviwees: Spencer Andrews, Drion Kemp, Garrison Andrews, Mackenze Humphrey, Venus Clark, Linwood Scottlii, Josh Green, Zoe Cummings, Walter Severence, Professor Ronil Hira.

Audio Editor, Reporter : Madison Belo

Producers, Reporters: Lemaria Stevens and Trinity Webster Bass.

Music: Blue Dot Sessions