It's episode 14 of THE SCORE and we have an absolutely jam-packed episode for you this week! First, we couldn't be more excited for this week's guest, composer and Miss America 2019, Nia Imani Franklin! Nia joins us to talk about her illustrious career, her inspiring advocacy work, and her new album, Extended, out 9/17 (0:30:57). Also, Rocky took a little adventure to the West Coast while we were away, so we spend some time catching up (0:00:25). Then, did you know that 20+ HBCUs that have used their COVID relief funds to cancel student debt? We chat about the incredible impact that will have on the next generation of Black artists and citizens (1:09:10). And finally, in this week's Pure Black Joy, it's Black History time as we highlight the Buffalo Soldiers. Then it's Black Herstory time as we give the Rev. Dr. Silky Nutmeg Ganache her well-deserved flowers (1:31:11). Let's do it to it, y'all!

And don't forget to grab your copy of Nia imani Franklin's Extended, streaming everywhere on 9/17!

Hosts: Lee Bynum, Rocky Jones, Paige Reynolds

Guest: Nia Imani Franklin

Producer: Rocky Jones

Links

Nia Imani Franklin (Website) (Instagram) (Twitter)

Sing For Hope

Compose Her

"Why 20+ HBCUs Cancelling Student Loan Debt Matters" by Kori Hale (Forbes)

"After 114 Years, Buffalo Soldiers Honored with Statue at U.S. Military Academy at West Point" (GoodBlackNews)

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