Let’s just say that this edition of the HBCU Lifestyle Podcast is full of wonder. One of the most prolific producers in hip hop, 9th Wonder, visited the podcast to talk about his rise from a D.J. to a college lecturer and social activist. The n

HL 049: Travis Martin Behind the Desk of Student Affairs

Sep 15th, 2017 38m

As a new academic year begins, HBCU students across the country are looking forward to returning to their respective campuses. Regardless of their student organizations, these students are surely looking forward to seeing old friends and making

HL 048: Tips for Managing the Journey from HBCU to Doctorate

Aug 5th, 2017 56m 34s

Just how challenging is it for an HBCU alumnus to pursue a doctorate? What are the pitfalls and what is the “fine print” of the experience? Halima Leak Francis, an HBCU alumna who is pursuing her Ph.D. from New York University, joined the HBCU

HL 047: How Grambling Built a Trailblazer in Louisiana

Jun 29th, 2017 36m 32s

A trailblazing public servant in Louisiana is the product of Grambling State University. Steven Jackson is the youngest person ever elected to the Caddo Parish Board of Commissioners and also the youngest to serve as president of the commission

HL 046: Debunking the Stereotypes - An HBCU Alumna’s Job Offer from Google

May 31st, 2017 30m 39s

Jamie Coleman is proud of where her HBCU experience has led her. The alumna of Alabama State wrote an inspiring piece for Rolling Out about how her HBCU experience led to an offer from Google. The former All-SWAC volleyball standout joined the

HL 045: Dr. Charlie Nelms on How HBCU Leaders Manage Public Adversity

May 1st, 2017 31m 30s

It is not uncommon for the challenges of HBCUs to be prominently featured in local, regional and national news. The general public and even HBCU alumni, students and leaders tend to assume the worst when these institutions' stories hit news out

HL 044: Allow Me to Reintroduce You to HBCUs

Mar 21st, 2017 29m 33s

After HBCU presidents met with members of Donald Trump’s administration, Dr. Walter Kimbrough recognized an opportunity. He wrote about the opportunity in the op-ed “Thanks to Donald Trump, HBCUs are on America’s radar again.” In part, Dr. Kimb

HL 043: Deon Rhode’s Quest to See Every HBCU in the Nation

Feb 27th, 2017 28m 50s

Deon’s HBCU Rhode ShowIt started with a visit to Howard and has resulted in a transfer to Claflin University. In November 2016, HBCU Lifestyle caught up with Deon Rhode after he decided to begin a tour to visit every HBCU in America. All of th

HL 042: How to Pay For College in Advance and Become a Marketing Professional

Jan 24th, 2017 27m 36s

Shayla Price has always loved writing and now it is her career. Before she dove into the lucrative waters of business-to-business (B2B) content marketing, however, Shayla grabbed national attention for paying for her college education before sh

HL 041: The 1st Female Percussionist to Earn a BA in Music at Albany State

Dec 18th, 2016 33m 56s

From a young age, Jazz Kelley dreamed of becoming a professional musician. Her passion for music led her to Albany State University, where she became the first female percussionist to earn a music degree at her school. After years of intensive

HL 040: Dillard President Walter Kimbrough on Surging HBCU Enrollments

Oct 28th, 2016 32m 41s

In September, The Washington Post published a letter from Dr. Walter Kimbrough as part of their article "Enrollments surge at historically black colleges amid rise in racial tensions". In part, Dr. Kimbrough wroteAswe see young black people

HL 039: Thurgood Marshall College Fund Partners with Apple

Sep 23rd, 2016 30m 49s

The HBCU Lifestyle Podcast was pleased to welcome the Thurgood Marshall College Fund for episode 39. TMCF’s president and CEO, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., came bearing great news about their partnership with Apple. The two organizations have joined

HL 038: Founder Evangeline Mitchell Discusses The National HBCU Pre-Law Summit

Sep 12th, 2016 36m 15s

Aspiring lawyers will have the opportunity to network with pre-law peers, law students, law school administrators, and seasoned lawyers at the National HBCU Pre-Law Summit September 23 and 24 in Atlanta. Founder and executive director of the s

HL 037: Transitioning from High School to College with Dr. Vera Triplett

Aug 22nd, 2016 37m 32s

It’s that time of year — back to school! For incoming college freshmen, however, this is a completely new chapter. Episode 37 of the HBCU Lifestyle Podcast focuses on that special group of students who have chosen HBCUs as their landing spots f

HL 036: Point and Drive - Brandi Mitchell Brings HBCU Band Documentary to Life

Aug 14th, 2016 36m 11s

The HBCU Lifestyle Podcast was pleased to feature a conversation about the documentary “Point and Drive”. Based on the rise of the Florida A&M University “Marching 100,” the movie features the renowned band’s alumni plus alumni of other HBCU ba

HL 035: Legendary Visual Artist Synthia Saint James

Jul 25th, 2016 41m 30s

Visual artist, author, educator, and keynote speaker Synthia Saint James, D.H.L.If her name does not ring a bell, her work will. Do you remember the first Kwanzaa stamp or the book cover for “Waiting to Exhale”? Yes, the HBCU Lifestyle Podc

HL 034: Turning Your Ideas Into a Career with Voiceover Artist Kareem Taylor

Jun 27th, 2016 31m 22s

How did Kareem Taylor, a Clark Atlanta University graduate, make the leap from college student to successful voiceover artist? In this episode of the HBCU Lifestyle Podcast, Kareem shares his story with host Eddie Francis and inspires millennia

HL 033: HBCUs, Alumni, and Financial Equity

May 31st, 2016 47m 28s

Amid discussions of HBCUs and financial equity, the HBCU Lifestyle Podcast digs into two areas not often touched. This edition kicks off with a conversation about how people of color, including HBCU alumni, factor into economic development. T

HL 032: Nate Parker Summer Film Institute, Military Vets, and OFC Conference

Apr 22nd, 2016 50m 11s

Podcast episode 32 guests (top to bottom): Nicole Sharpe, Leslie Brown and M. Scott Lilly.Two major events for HBCU students approach while we find out how we can best support our military veterans.NATE PARKER SUMMER FILM INSTITUTEP

HL 031: Youngest PhD Graduate of Delaware State and TM² Education Search

Mar 15th, 2016 52m 6s

Episode 31 of the HBCU Lifestyle Podcast features two uplifting stories for the HBCU community. Dr. Jalaal Hayes talks about his journey to earning a doctorate at 22 years old. We also find out TM² Education Search, a firm that seeks to impro

HL 030: HBCU Lifestyle’s Co-founder, Just Play Entertainment, and the Kresge Foundation

Jan 31st, 2016 57m 11s

HBCU Lifestyle has become strong and resource for life at HBCUs so weturned to our fearless leader Garrick Gibson for this podcast. Also, wefind out about board games with an urban twist. Finally, the Kresge Foundation pays the HBCU Lifest

HL 029: Boosting HBCU Students’ Mental Health

Jan 6th, 2016 59m 49s

To begin 2016, we brought back an HBCU Lifestyle contributor to talk about a very important issue. Dr. Larry Walker returns to the podcast for a three-part conversation about mental health among HBCU students particularly black males.Part 1Dr

HL 028: Fundraising Tips for Alumni Associations and Happy HBCU Alumni

Dec 8th, 2015 1h 5m

What was behind the Gallup survey that revealed black HBCU alumni’s satisfaction with their alma maters versus black alumni of other institutions? We also get tips and insight about how alumni associationscan raise money effectively for the

HL 027: Understanding Fair Housing and the Unknown World of Social Work

Nov 3rd, 2015 53m 19s

Two HBCU alumni spend time on the podcast helping alumni two social issues that affect African Americans.UNDERSTANDING FAIR HOUSINGJeffrey May, a fair housing professional and advocate, pays the HBCU Lifestyle Podcast a visit to give i

HL 026: HBCU Sports and Strategies for HBCU Fundraising

Oct 6th, 2015 1h 2m

It’s fall and that means HBCU football. Kenn Rashad returns to talk about teams to look out for on Episode 26. We also take a look at alternative methods of raising money for It’s fall and that means HBCU football. Kenn Rashad returns to tal