Hello, hello! Welcome to the first episode of the fourth season of ‘The HillTalks' podcast. I'm glad you could join us.

This week, we break down current and past financial aid issues at Howard University. We also turn to Associate Professor Greg Carr, Ph.D., for insight on the situation and what can be done to move forward.

Tune in wherever you get your podcasts.

Sources:

6 Howard University Employees Fired for Misappropriating Financial Aid

9-Day Student Protest At Howard University Ends With A Deal

Beyond Affirmative Action: HBCUs and the Time For Equitable Funding

How the state underfunded Tennessee State University by $2 billion

Fact Check: HBCU Alumni Give More Than National Average

Giving Spare Change And Love To Historically Black Colleges And Universities

The Economics of HBCUs

Protesting Howard University students take over administration building

Additional Audio Used:

TikTok Audios

@boundriesandbloom

@leluvsyu

@iiamartist

@scholarshipcollegemama

Twitter Audio

@KyraAzore

Music: Blue Dot Sessions

Production Team:

Host & Executive Producer: Zion Williams

Producers: Yacine Ba and Tatiana Allen