Hello, hello, and happy Black History Month!
In this week’s episode of the “HillTalks” podcast, we break down ICE’s recent authorizations and recruitment efforts at Howard, explore the evolving role of protest anthems in modern activism, and dive into Howard University’s historic achievement as the first HBCU to regain Research One (R1) status.

Stories Covered:
ICE and CBP Authorized for Deportation Enforcement, ICE Recruits at Howard – The Hilltop
Where Are All the Protest Anthems? – The Hilltop
Howard receives top research classification, marking milestone for HBCUs – The Hilltop
Music: Blue Dot Sessions
Additional Audio Clips: Kendrick Lamar’s Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show
Production Team:
Host & Executive Producer: Madison Belo
Producers: Trinity Webster-Bass, Zion Williams
