HBCU Pulse Radio

In this episode, Randall explores HBCUs relationship with the Federal & State Government the past year, detailing both wins and losses on both political fronts. In a new edition of "Randall's Thoughts", Randall responds to critics of Kamala Harris’s tenure as Vice President of the United States, spotlighting several of her achievements in her tenure. He even argues that Kamala Harris is the best V...

In a new edition of "Randall's Thoughts", Randall responds to critics of Kamala Harris’s tenure as Vice President of the United States, spotlighting several of her achievements in her tenure. He even argues that Kamala Harris is the best Vice President that we've ever seen. Listen to new episodes of HBCU Pulse Radio every Friday at 5 PM EST/4 PM CST on on SiriusXM Channel 142 HBCU! Podcast drops o...

Synopsis: In this episode, Randall explores the creation of Land Grant HBCUs and their battle with the state government to correct years of underfunding. Randall talks with Dr. Antonio McLaren, Vice President of Innovation & Program Implementation for the 1890 Foundation about why it is important to get this money, how it can be used to improve HBCUs, and what we can do to further support land gra...

In honor of Valentine's Day, the crew talks about relationships in college and try their best to answer the question of if it’s possible to find true love in college. The crew also explores the social dynamics of college that affect romantic relationships such as if people only try to hop in relationships for the image, if popular men and women on campus are really highly sought after and if we pu...

It’s Super Bowl Season! Randall & Arielle give their picks for the game as well as break down the Black History happening on Super Bowl Sunday, including the 4 HBCU Players playing for both the Chiefs and Eagles. Also, Randall & Arielle reacts to HBCU Pulse’s comprehensive list of HBCU Players drafted to the NFL and some historic trends that they’ve found after reviewing the list. Randall then air...

Randall & Arielle explore what it’s like to be a Mass Communications major at an HBCU following Business Insider ranking Communications 7th on their “Most Useless College Majors” list. Is it worth it to major in Mass Communications? What can HBCU students do in college to prepared for careers in media outside and what is the job market like for media graduates? Randall then speaks with Revolt TV P...

Randall represents Division II HBCU Football and shines a special spotlight on the SIAC and CIAA for an amazing 2022 Football Season! Randall celebrates Harlon Hill trophy finalist and Virginia Union University RB Jada Byers and his historic season, including an upset of 2021 Division II Champion Finalist Valdosta State University. Randall is then joined by D2HBCUFootball (Twitter)/SkegeeHistorian...

Randall & Arielle speak about Ed Reed being hired at Bethune-Cookman University and set realistic expectations for his tenure. They also spotlight FAMU for an extraordinary season after unexpected challenges to start the season. Then, Randall speaks with NCCU Alumnus and host of "HBCU Nightly" Joshua Sims Jr. about North Carolina Central’s championship-winning season and key games in the season le...

In this episode, Randall celebrates the Founders Day of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated & Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated by spotlighting two amazing members of each organizations that are also HBCU alumni! First, Randall speaks with Virginia State University alumna and The Shade Room Personality China Lovelace (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated) about her HBCU Experience...

In the premiere of HBCU Pulse Radio on SiriusXM Channel 142 HBCU, the crew reacts the the top two stories of the year that caused a lot of discussion in the HBCU Community. First, the crew discusses University Of Southern California Student Princess Isis Lang starting a Majorette team at at USC and if it was worth the backlash that she received. Also, the crew debates on if we should safeguard HBC...

In the first Randall's Thoughts of 2023, Randall uses Deion Sander's departure from Jackson State at the outrage surrounding it to make a broader point about the HBCU community's dependence on celebrities to validate our experience in sports and campus life. He also asserts that Deion Sanders didn't provide the blueprint for HBCU Football dominance, the blueprint was right in front of us all along...

HBCU Pulse Radio on SiriusXM host Randall Barnes makes an appearance on WURD's Reality Check with Charles Ellison, expounding upon his thoughts on media rights in the 21st Century and if BET should start airing HBCU Sports again.  Listen to new episodes of HBCU Pulse Radio every Friday at 5 PM EST/4 PM CST on on SiriusXM Channel 142 HBCU! Podcast drops on Saturdays at 10 AM EST/9 AM CST and re-air...

Randall & Arielle react to the 2022 Celebration Bowl and why North Carolina Central won the game over Jackson State. The crew salutes Davius Richard and the NCCU offensive line as well as diagnose what went wrong. Randall also defends his assertion that Deion Sanders is not a good X's & O's coach and reports on the Celebration Bowl TV Viewership Numbers as well as the viewership numbers for all th...

In the SIAC Twitter Spaces hosted by @D2HBCUFootball in conjunction with HBCU Pulse, a conversation about if the CIAA & SIAC should bring back the Pioneer Bowl is had after an epic 2022 Celebration Bowl between North Carolina Central & Jackson State. The Pioneer Bowl was a bowl game started in 1997 that pitted the SIAC Champion against the CIAA champion to determine a D2 National Champion. In some...

Randall & Arielle speak officially about Deion Sanders leaving Jackson State and the reaction from sports media personalities as well as non-members of the HBCU community trying to make HBCU students and alumni seem as if they’re crazy for being upset. Randall also debunks myths that have been going around about Deion Sander’s impact on Jackson State, media and HBCUs in his tenure. Hosted by Simpl...

In this episode, Randall & Arielle return to talk the Bayou Classic and what they saw from Southern University in this game. They also give their preview of the SWAC Championship rematch between Southern University and undefeated Jackson State University. Both Randall & Arielle are unconfident that Southern will pull out the victory but Randall identifies one path where Southern could beat Jackson...

In the SIAC Twitter Space hosted by @D2HBCUFootball & HBCU Pulse Founder Randall Barnes, the crew discusses the rumors that Ray Lewis could be the next head coach of Morehouse. Should Morehouse hire him or look for a more tenured coach? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Randall & Arielle recap the 2022 CIAA & SIAC Championships. The HBCU Division II seasons ended in Fayetteville State & Benedict College reigning as champions I their respective conferences and both will be making an appearance in the DII Playoffs. Randall goes in depth about what he saw in both games and how their championship performances. Randall & Arielle also give a glimpse of...

In this episode, Randall & Arielle dedicate most of the show to coverage of the big SIAC & CIAA Championship matchups between Benedict College & Tuskegee University and Chowan & Fayetteville State. Randall breaks down the numbers and a few games that foretell which teams will be victorious on Saturday. Randall also analyzes if Fort Valley State University (8-2) will be able to make the NCAA DII Pl...

In this episode, Randall & Arielle return to review Week 9 of HBCU Football! Arielle gives a rundown of the race for the Celebration Bowl birth in the MEAC. Randall gives his D2 rundown by spotlighting Chowan University, a PWI that competes in the CIAA that is about to represent the CIAA North in the Championship after beating both Bowie State & Virginia Union. Randall also talks about ESPN Colleg...

In this episode, Randall & Arielle recap Week 7 of HBCU Football and look forward to Week 8. They preview Jackson State's homecoming matchup against Campbell and Randall appeals to all HBCU Football Fans saying that we should be rooting for Jackson State to pull out the win. Randall breaks down Benedict & Virginia Union's huge wins against Albany State & Bowie State and what this means for the res...

In this episode, Randall & Arielle react to the altercation between Deion Sanders and Eddie Robinson and give their take on who was right and wrong in the situation. Randall gives an expansive breakdown on the Benedict vs. Albany State and Bowie vs. Virginia Union matchup and Arielle gives a preivew of what to look for in the SWAC for Week 7! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...

In this episode, Randall & Arielle return to preview Week 6 of HBCU Football! They talk about Lane College's huge upset win over Eddie George and Tennessee State. Randall gives his D2 rundown by shining a special light on Benedict College, Albany State and Virginia Union. Also, the crew gives their game of the week Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

On this episode of HBCU Pulse Radio, Randall is joined by CDK On The Mic and Sárah Lee as they discuss the importance of Homecoming at HBCUs and place special emphasis on Homecoming Concerts. Should smaller schools tamper their expectations for Homecoming Concerts? What all goes into planning a homecoming concert? All of your questions are answered!   Plus, the crew does an ultimate “Build Your HB...

Randall covers the Division 2 Football landscape and the major games that happened in Week 3! He shows love to Benedict College as they set themselves up to contend for the SIAC championship in big matchups vs. Fort Valley State & Albany State in the next few weeks. Randall also questions if the coaching change at Bowie has them off their championship winning swagger as we approach mid-season in C...