"I Love My HBCU?"

She loved her HBCU. She made lifelong friends. She would recommend the experience to others. So why did she leave? Felicia Worthy explains why the most loyal decision isn't always staying... and why knowing yourself can matter more than living up to expectations. _______ All opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of "I Love My HBCU?" A new episode premieres every Saturday at Noon ES...

Bowie State Hall of Famer. Athletic Director. Advocate. Ayanna Tweedy doesn't argue against student-athletes earning income. She argues something more uncomfortable. College sports lost important guardrails along the way. From NIL deals and financial literacy to leadership, HBCU transparency, and what today's athletes really need beyond a paycheck, Ayanna offers an insider perspective few people a...

What if the best college experience isn't freedom... but accountability? Hampton sophomore, political science major, and civic engagement leader Kevin Jones, explains why Hampton's culture creates lifelong loyalty, why mentorship matters more than most students realize, and why Gen Z needs to rethink how it approaches voting, leadership, and political engagement. From curfews and campus traditions...

Most people think they know what an HBCU student looks like. Maveah Griffith thought she knew too. Raised in an immigrant household, with interests that didn't fit stereotypes, she worried she wouldn't belong at an HBCU at all. Then she got there. This isn't just a conversation about college. It's a conversation about identity, belonging, and what happens when the stories we've been told turn out...

A generation raised inside social media is being asked to ignore social media. That's easier said than done. Every day students are comparing grades, internships, followers, relationships, opportunities, and success stories. But what happens when you're comparing yourself to a highlight reel instead of reality and bearing the pressure of navigating adulthood in a world that feels increasingly unst...

JP was heading to Florida A & M University. Mind made up! But a scholarship offer came from Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, and his mom made the decision for him that he was NOT Florida bound. He reluctantly accepted that scholarship because “I never wanted Lincoln!” Today, he serves on Lincoln University's Board of Trustees, so what changed? If you've ever questioned whether you're making...

An Asian American student at Howard University just said what most people are too afraid to admit about HBCUs. “Everything here is competition.” From faith and fame to anti-ICE protests, representation, medicine, sports, and identity, Alex Hong is bringing a perspective people are NOT expecting. And somehow… he still says Howard changed his life. This conversation is going to divide opinions. Watc...

Dawn Jones was supposed to work in fashion. Then 2016 changed everything. Now she’s one of the most respected young organizers breaking down politics for everyday people. From voter suppression to celebrity influence, student activism, misinformation, and why so many young people feel emotionally exhausted right now… this conversation goes there. And if you’ve ever said, ‘I want to help, but I don...

Young people are verbally and non-verbally told to wait their turn. We created a space that gave them permission and audacity to ignore those cautions. What resulted was transformational. Our first live recording reveals the winners of our inaugural GenerationNext Social Impact Pitch Competition and listening to them share why others need to find their way to this space. _______ All opinions expre...

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"They didn’t just elect him once… they chose him again.” “Young people aren’t disengaged. They’re being ignored.” “If I’m not ready now… when will I ever be?” Jeremiah Woods doesn't want young people to only have safe, quiet conversations about the Presidency, about leadership and much more. In this conversation meet the Hampton University student saying what a lot of people won’t. *All opinions e...

We want better leaders. That’s what we say, but we keep voting for the same type of people. At 20 years old, D’Jaydyn Readus, proudly of Jackson State University is calling out the entire system. Student government? Broken. Leadership? Not taken seriously. Young people? Clout chasing. Beyond SGA, here’s a part you may not like, but have to hear … If you don’t do politics, politics is already doing...

Our resident guest Chinedu Nwokeafor breaks down why racism in America isn’t new. It’s persistent, evolving, and often ignored. From performative Black History Month moments to the deeper reality of erasure, accountability, and fear, this episode forces you to confront what many avoid saying out loud. If we all know something is wrong, why won’t we admit it? And what happens after we’ve seen too m...

We keep saying HBCUs need more money. But what if that’s not the real problem? Dr. Joseph L. Jones says it’s deeper. Leadership. Accountability. Truth. From social justice movements to the inside politics of HBCUs… nothing is off limits. If we can’t fix it in our colleges… how do we fix it in our communities? This one? It’s going to make people uncomfortable. And that’s exactly why you need to hea...

Ashira Ramani didn’t grow up dreaming of an HBCU. In fact, after being bullied, she almost avoided them completely. But one visit to Spelman College changed everything. In this episode that journeys through rejection by one’s own, Ashira opens up about sisterhood, identity, and the moment she felt something bigger than herself guiding her decision. She breaks down the truth about HBCUs, from unmat...

What if the biggest threat to HBCUs… is the truth we avoid? Dr. Crystal DeGregory doesn’t hold back. In one of the most honest conversations on I Love My HBCU? , she challenges everything. From students choosing the wrong schools, to institutions avoiding hard conversations, to the cultural shifts shaping today’s generation. This isn’t just another HBCU conversation. This is the one people avoid....

When Blanca Cobb asked AI to generate a hairstyle for a Black woman, it didn’t give her braids, it didn’t give her twists, it didn’t even try. It put a pineapple on her head. That moment was funny at first, but the more we talked about it, the more revealing the question became. What happens when the technology shaping our future literally doesn’t understand us? In this episode, Blanca Cobb talks...

In a world where many people feel increasingly disconnected, what can we learn from the culture that still thrives at HBCUs? Ayanna Dennis reflects on growing up in a small town and the powerful sense of belonging she found at North Carolina Central University. From professors who genuinely check in on students to the weekly “10:40 AM” gatherings where the entire campus pauses to connect, Ayanna d...

On August 9, 2014, Derrick Louis watched history unfold on his phone. And that moment changed his life. He transferred to an HBCU he never toured. Started an NAACP chapter in two days. Marched students to the polls. This is about identity. This is about power. This is about what happens when education meets culture. All opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of "I Love My HBCU?" A n...

She left the country and everything shifted. Not a vacation. Not a study tour. Real life abroad. Emma J breaks down what Black looks like outside America. Why Americans get side-eyed overseas. Why fear keeps too many HBCU students stuck. And why Spelman’s sisterhood still hits different. This episode isn’t about travel. It’s about perspective. Press play. All opinions expressed by guests do not re...

He turned down a full ride. Lost his basketball future to an injury. And built a business with over 100 clients while still in college. If you think playing it safe is the only option. If you are scared to bet on yourself. If you need proof that HBCUs still change lives. This episode is for you. Tap in. Subscribe. And listen closely. All opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of "I...

Louis Manley III created Tuskegee 100 with no institutional backing, just conviction. And the results changed enrollment. If you believe storytelling matters, this episode proves it. If you don’t, this episode will challenge you. Tap in. All opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of "I Love My HBCU?" A new episode premieres every Saturday at Noon EST. Watch on YouTube — https://www....

Look to your right… Now Look to your left… The ending to that saying often goes a certain way, but in this conversation with Dr. Jasmin Goodman it’s ending differently. College is also about who sits next to you and most students are missing the moments. Are you sitting in silence instead of connecting before classes start? Are you making sure you don’t make eye contact with a classmate on campus?...

“You do everything right. You graduate. You get the role. And then you realize… nobody told you this part. In this episode, Chris McGinley talks about leadership, loneliness, power, and what success really feels like after the applause fades. If you’ve ever questioned whether achievement is supposed to feel like this, you need this conversation.” *All opinions expressed by guests do not reflect th...

HBCUs build confidence, community, and excellence. But what happens when students leave the cocoon and enter systems where their expertise is questioned on sight? This episode raises a necessary challenge. Preparation isn’t just academic. It’s emotional, psychological, and structural. Let’s talk about it honestly. All opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of "I Love My HBCU?" A new...