Hello, Hello, This week on “The HillTalks” podcast, We bring you an exclusive interview with Grammy-nominated artist and Howard professor Christie Dashiell as she shares her journey to the Grammys, her unforgettable night, and what’s next. Plus, we cover the Nikki Giovanni Read-A-Thon, now cemented as Nikki Giovanni Day at Howard, and examine how Trump’s anti-DEI agenda is impacting major industries.
Tune in!
Hilltop Stories Covered:
February 14 Declared Nikki Giovanni Day at Howard – The Hilltop
Additional Audio:
Visions of Freedom Film Festival: Honoring Nikki Giovanni | Read-a-Thon & Proclamation Ceremony
Nikki Giovanni and James Baldwin in conversation on ‘SOUL!’ (PART 1) | ALL ARTS Vault
News Clips:
Wildfires Demand Solutions — Rep. Jasmine Crockett Stays on Task – YouTube
MSNBC CHAOS: Network CANCELS More Shows; Joy Reid CRIES; Maddow SLIGHTS Bosses While On Air
Walmart joins list of companies that are rolling back DEI policies
Target announces it is rolling back DEI programs
Music:
The Christie Dashiell Quartet – “Influence” and “How it ends”, Blue Dot Sessions, APM Music
Production Team:
Host & Executive Producer: Madison Belo
Producers: Trinity Webster-Bass, Zion Williams