Black Voices on the Hill WVBR-FM Podcasts

Ms. Angela Rye on Action Items in Black America + Young People: “I’m following the young people…Why are movements often led by college students? They have the luxury and privilege of not being bought yet.” Listen in as political strategist, communicator, lawyer, and ESPN Correspondent talks with host, Daniel James II, about being a CNN political analyst at the height of the fake news era, and how her father influenced her unnerving activism. Her bold voice for Black issues made her America’s favorite truth teller, the most recurring guest on The Breakfast Club, and has opened doors for her new podcast, The Native Land Pod feat. politician Andrew Gillium & Tiffany Cross.

Adigun on His Cancer Survival: “That entire period was definitely a challenging period for me…the thing I held onto was throughout all of it…I was optimistic. There was light somewhere in [that battle].” Listen in as Adigun Olusola, a Cornell engineering student discusses with Daniel James II, about his assessments on the Baltimore Bridge collapse, its impact, his aspirations toward engineering consulting, beginnings in Brooklyn, New York, an influential fitness journey, all while taking us through the story of a challenging, but victorious battle as a survivor of acute leukemia.

Ashley Acosta on the origins of her legal passion: “I’ve know I wanted to be a lawyer since I was like 6 years old…I have always been passionate about making a difference, and I knew wanted to do that in the legal world…especially coming from a low-income, immigrant background.”

Listen to Ashley, a recent Cornell alum, chat with Daniel James II about her Afro-Latina roots, her New York upbringing, her journey as a 2L student at Columbia Law School, all while navigating being a full-time mommy to Amelia.

Catch Black Voices on the Hill each Friday @ 3 PM on WVBR 93.5 FM. 
wvbr.com/blackvoices
Instagram: @blackvoicesonthehill 
BVH is now on TWITTER! @BVHCornell
Music provided by OZSOUND.
Channel: https://goo.gl/qnhQtD.

Darius Scott on why he advocates for neurological healthcare: “There is a health disparity in terms of neurologic healthcare access for black and hispanic people...it is a big part of what I want to do in my career to advocate and increase the utilization of neurologic resources and care so it’s more accessible and affordable for lower-income communities.”

Listen in as Darius and Daniel James II discuss their thoughts on the UVA Football shooting, balancing his schooling, physical and mental health, and personal life as a student-athlete at Cornell University, how he combined his creative side with his work as a health equity advocate, and so much more!!

Catch Black Voices on the Hill each Friday @2pm on WVBR 93.5 FM.

wvbr.com/blackvoices

Instagram: @blackvoicesonthehill
Twitter: @BVHCornell

Hosted by: Daniel James II '22
Produced by: Faith Shote '24

Music provided by OZSOUND. Channel: https://goo.gl/qnhQtD.

Nathan Eyasu on why the Caleb Foundation is important to him: “When you really think about it, these kids are no different from me and you. They were born into a situation that they cannot control and the only difference between me and them is luck. How fair is it for me to be placed in the US, see this, and go back to my home and just not do anything about it?”

Join your new co-host Erica Yirenkyi '25 as she speaks to Nathan Eyasu '25 about his work as a board member of the Caleb foundation, creating a digital library, how vital help is to getting initiatives started, how others can make an impact through non-profits in their communities, and so much more!

Catch Black Voices on the Hill each Friday @2pm on WVBR 93.5 FM.

wvbr.com/blackvoices

Instagram: @blackvoicesonthehill
Twitter: @BVHCornell

Hosted by: Erica Yirenkyi '25
Edited by: Faith Shote '24

Music provided by OZSOUND. Channel: https://goo.gl/qnhQtD.

Jeremy Gouraige on his skills he utilized during small business pro bono consulting: "Research and analytical skills along with communication because it's us providing our work to them, so the better of a communicator you are, the more effective your advice is going to be because your clients are going to be able to understand you more."

Listen to Jeremy Gouraige speak with Daniel James II about his transfer journey to Cornell University, balancing recruiting season and the hectic schedule of a Cornell ILR student, distinguishing himself as a Black man in the business world, involvement in the Cornell and Ithaca BIPOC communities through his organizations, and so much more!

Catch Black Voices on the Hill each Friday @2pm on WVBR 93.5 FM.

wvbr.com/blackvoices

Instagram: @blackvoicesonthehill

BVH is now on TWITTER! @BVHCornell

Hosted by: Daniel James II '22
Edited by: Faith Shote '24