Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
A group of African-American college students are among the scores of people arriving in Washington, D.C. this weekend for Barack Obama’s inauguration. They’re here to witness history and also make a little of their own, as part of a reinvigorated tradition of debate at historically black colleges and universities. We’ll hear more about their involvement in a debate on Monday and efforts to revive competitions at schools around the country.
Guests
- John Davis II Event Curator for the Smithsonian National Museum African American History and Culture; Founder, Debate Solutions; former head coach, Howard University debate team
- William Thomas Lecturer and Debate Coach, Fayetteville State University
- Kyle Lawton Junior, Voorhees College
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