Listen "Fatal Plane Crash, Federal Spending Freeze, Alumni Lawsuit, Student Awarded Scholarship"
Episode Synopsis
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
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
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