The HillTalks

Hello, hello! Happy Black History Month.

This week on “The HillTalks” we dive into the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery's tribute to iconic civil rights attorney Fred Gray. Then, we take a tour through the newly renovated Myrtilla Miner Building, a campus landmark with deep ties to Black education. Finally, we break down the political strategy of “flooding the zone” and its impact.

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Stories Covered:

National Portrait Gallery Honors Civil Rights Attorney Fred Gray - The Hilltop

Finding Our Way Through the Flood Zone: Combating Fear and Distraction in the Trump Era - The Hilltop

Music: Blue Dot Sessions

Production Team:

Host & Executive Producer: Madison Belo

Producers: Trinity Webster-Bass, Zion Williams

In this week's episode of “The HillTalks”, we mourn the loss of incoming Howard University Law professor Kiah Duggins, who tragically died in a mid-air collision. We also dive into the recent federal spending halt—then reversal, while Howard alumni are embroiled in a legal battle with the university. Plus, we celebrate a Howard student's $25,000 scholarship win from alumni Phylicia Rashad and Taraji P. Henson. Tune in!

HillTop Stories

Alumni Lawsuit Over Howard's Board Representation Returns to D.C. Superior Court - The Hilltop

Dean Emeritus Phylicia Rashad and Taraji P. Henson Surprise COFA Student With Scholarship - The Hilltop

Music:

Blue Dot Sessions

Additional News Clips:

See Phylicia Rashad surprise Howard student with scholarship

Federal funding halt not a ‘blanket pause,” money will flow to individuals: White House | FULL

Executive Producer and Host: Madison Belo

Producers: Trinity Webster-Bass, Zion Williams

Hello, hello, and happy new year!

In this week's episode of the HillTalks Podcast, we dive into the ongoing investigation of a violent robbery involving two Howard students, discuss the brief TikTok ban that caused a stir on social media, and reflect on the recent inauguration of President Donald Trump.

Show Notes:
Stories Covered:

Nine men rob two outside College Hall North, Howard Police say - The Hilltop

TikTok's Brief Ban: Users Discuss Government's Role in Social Media - The Hilltop

News Clips

President Trump Inauguration Speech

Credits

Music: Blue Dot Sessions

Production Team:

Host & Executive Producer: Madison Belo

Producers: Trinity Webster-Bass, Zion Williams

Hello, hello!

In this final episode of the semester, we recap Howard's football season and explore what went wrong. Next, we dive into Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz's messages of resilience following the recent election. Finally, we celebrate a generous $1 million donation to Howard's School of Business from Design Essentials.

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Music Used:

Blue Dot Sessions

APM Music

Production Team:

Host & Executive Producer: Madison Belo

Producers: Trinity Webster-Bass, Lemaria Stevens

Additional Clips;

National Grassroots Call with Tim Walz and Kamala Harris | Full Remarks

Howard What Happen ? Homecoming pt2

This week on the Hilltalks Podcast, we discuss Howard University's path to R1 status and what that means for the future. Plus, we break down the Howard women's soccer team's historic season and the second annual Hip-Hop Studies Conference, along with the launch of the new hip-hop studies minor at Howard in spring 2025.

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Music Used:

Blue Dot Sessions

Youtube Studio

Production Team:

Host & Executive Producer: Madison Belo

Producers: Trinity Webster-Bass, Lemaria Stevens

In this week's episode, we celebrate the grand opening of the Go-Go Museum and Café in Anacostia and take a closer look at the production “Dance Like There's Black People Watching: A Black Excellence Revue.” We also explore President-elect Donald Trump's positions on issues that matter most to Howard University students. Plus, if you missed Stacey Abrams post-election dialogue at Howard, we've got you covered.

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Music Used:

Blue Dot Sessions

Production Team:

Host & Executive Producer: Madison Belo

Producers: Trinity Webster-Bass, Lemaria Stevens

Audio Contributions: Afia Barrie

News Clips;

Trump threatens mass deportations at rally in New York City – DW – 10/28/2024

Donald Trump Full Interview Live on Bloomberg

Harris, Trump Spar Over Abortion, Women's Rights in Debate

Trump: 'I'm Going To Close The Department Of Education And Move Education Back To The States'

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
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