The HBCU Podcast

On this episode, we speak with Bakari Sellers. He’s a graduate of Morehouse College. Bakari is an attorney, politician, CNN political commentator and he’s adding to the national conversation on race, politics and social justice as the host of his popular podcast, Viewpoint with Bakari Sellers.  During the episode, we discuss his HBCU experience, his career, and his political future. Bakari 2020?

On this episode, we speak with Jahylin Mckee. She’s a graduate of Savannah State University. Jahylin is the owner and lead publicist for J. McKee & Co. having worked exclusively with Remy Ma, New York & LA Fashion Week, Calvin Klein, and BET to name a few.  During this episode, we discuss her experience as an HBCU queen and how consistently sending her resume to Cardi B’s publicist landed her an internship and job.

On this episode, we speak with Jameer Pond. He’s a graduate of Lincoln University. Jameer is a successful Media Personality and Content Creator. His lively personality can be seen and heard on shows like The Grapevine, We Shall Over Chug, Black Boy Joy and AOL’s “Build Brunch.” During this episode, we discuss his HBCU experience, his former life as a comedian and he drops some major career gems for those interested in the digital media industry.

On this episode, we speak with Denez Green. He’s a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University. Denaz is a Managing Partner of the Black Alumni Ball, LLC  a formal event aimed to connect Black professionals and influencers. During this episode, we discuss his HBCU experience, his career in architectural engineering and we hear from an actual Aggie what specifically makes North Carolina A&T’s Homecoming the “Greatest Homecoming On Earth.”  Black Alumni Ball - DC • August 11th • www.BlackA

On this episode, we speak with Chajuanna “CJ” Gathers. She’s a graduate of Benedict College. Chajuanna is a higher ed. professional and the founder of “The W.E. Group” a woman’s empowerment group based in Charleston, SC. Her organization’s purpose is to help provide emotional & spiritual healing, overall wellness, and to promote dreams, visions & goals of women.  During this episode, we discuss her HBCU journey, her career and her impactful organization.

On this episode, we speak with Jay Dukes. He’s a graduate of Claflin University. And one of the most sought-after Master of Ceremonies in the college/university market. His expert improv skills and contagious energy has helped him grace the stage of hundreds of colleges/universities as well as entertain large crowds throughout the US. During the episode, we discuss his HBCU experience, his career and he shares very exciting upcoming projects.

On this episode with Koereylle Dubose. She’s a graduate of Tennessee State University. Koereyelle is an Author, International Speaker, and Serial Entrepreneur. She’s the Creator of Single Wives Club, Werk • Pray • Slay Weekend and host of the Confessions Of A Werkaholic Podcast. During the episode, we discuss her HBCU experience, her impactful conference weekend and not only how to secure the bag, but manage how to manage it.

On this episode, we speak with Brianna Weaver. She’s a graduate of Florida A & M University. Brianna is a millennial working in the Sports industry. She currently works as an Inside Sales Consultant for the Atlanta Falcons and when her schedule allows she can be found interviewing some of Atlanta's brightest stars as an Entertainment Correspondent for Stream ATL. During the episode, we discuss her HBCU experience, her career and she shares great tips for recent graduates.

On this episode, we speak with Rashan Ali. She’s a graduate of Florida A & M University. Rashan is a media maven having worked in all facets of media including radio, television, and podcasting. She’s currently the host of the very popular Cool Soror podcast and a co-host on TVOne’s hit Daytime Talkshow Sister Circle. During the episode, we discuss her HBCU experience, her career in entertainment and she blesses us with endless words of wisdom.

On this episode, we speak with Jamal Josef. He’s a graduate of Voorhees College. Jamal is a dancer and choreographer. He recently choreographed Beyonce's acclaimed 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival performance. During the episode, we discuss his HBCU experience, his career in entertainment, his blossoming dance ministry and working with the legendary Beyonce.

The internet went up in flames after Beyonce’s Week 1 Coachella performance. It has even been renamed Beychella after the slayage that occurred. On this episode, you meet our resident Pop Culture Correspondent and Beyonce aficionado, Doug Braxton, a Claflin University Alumnus. We talk about the obvious reference to HBCU culture in the performance, costumes, music arrangements and a few hits and misses.

On this episode, we discuss the mythical “Black Ivy League” with Howard Alumna, Aisha Bowen and Morehouse & Prairie View A&M Alumnus, David Hughes. The Black Ivy League is a colloquial term that at times referred to a set of HBCUs in the United States that attracted the majority of high-performing and affluent African American students prior to the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. Our conversation explores why this term is problematic and why it shouldn’t be used in the HBCU community.

On this episode, we speak with Jeffrey Pierce, II. He’s a graduate of Paine College. Jeffrey serves as Director of Recruitment and Admissions at Huston Tilliston University. He’s also the Author of Be My GUEST: A Guide For Creating An Ultimate Service Experience. During this episode, we talk about his work in higher education, his book and Parallel Inception, his consulting firm. For more information about Jeffrey Pierce, II visit www.parallelinception.com

On this episode, we speak with Dr. David Staten. He’s a graduate of South Carolina State University. David serves as a Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling at South Carolina State University. He’s also the Editor and Chief of HBCU Times Magazine. During this episode, we talk about his work in higher education, his HBCU experience and his popular publication, HBCU Times Magazine. For more information about Dr. Staten visit www.HBCUTimes.com

On this episode, we speak with Selina Kohn. She’s a graduate of Albany State University. She made history as the first woman to serve as Director of Athletics at Paine College. Selina has a storied career in athletics as an athlete, coach, and athletic administrator. During this episode, we talk about her successful career, her invitation to try out for the Olympic women’s basketball team and her encounter with the legendary Pat Summitt.