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Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future

Weekly roundups of the latest news and campus buzz, courtesy of Howard University’s collegiate newspaper, The Hilltop. New episodes every Friday.

Madison Belo

Published

February 7, 2025

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.

Tune in!

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

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