"I Love My HBCU?"

It's the midpoint of our first year and we wanted to take a moment to flashback on some of our past episodes as we tease some amazing guests to come. Get into some of these sometimes hilarious rapid fire segments, very relatable college selection journeys and honestly just some very inspiring moments that guests continue to share with us. Join the conversation. Let us know your answers to some of...

In private and not so private spaces, Black students are talking about politics. And they want to be heard. If you listen to political science majors Tyler Mitchell and Alahni Napier, being heard also means accepting that their viewpoints may not be in alignment with general assumptions often made of them. It means that political talk heads often miss the point and can’t speak for young black voic...

Navigating through college as a freshman comes with its challenges and this week’s HBCUNow guest sheds light on areas that warrant improvement and advocates for more empathetic environments for students. There are a few other things on her mind though, and 2024 being an election year is one of them. Tune in to discover Katlyn’s recommendations for HBCUs in 2024, beyond academics and social life. *...

It's the words of a recent grad, with fresh memories of all it took to get to the finish line. In his own words, Amari Jangha would like to see professors held more accountable to the similar rules they give students. He understands and appreciates rigor. He understands and appreciates tough love. He doesn’t appreciate a professor’s motto of ‘do what I say, but not what I do’. Tune in to find out...

Don't forget to subscribe to @ilovemyhbcyou — We dare you not to laugh with us. And yes, we lead with heart, so have your tissues handy. This is part of the family that brings you "I Love My HBCU? with Tosin Richard" weekly, and there is so much love here. Tune in to find out which one of us jammed heavy to DMX during those hard hitting college days; which one sometimes got reckless with those sug...

Baltimore City (Maryland) Council President Nick J. Mosby is extremely aware of the angels in human form who made and make up his village and he continues to give them their flowers and shout out their names. He minces no words in crediting HBCUs for the role they play in the progression of Black prosperity including his own. Then there's the humane and relatable approach within which THIS Tuskege...

You’re applying for colleges and in your top choices are Morehouse College and Howard University, but what do you do when their process of acceptance leaves a lot to be desired? You thrive as a Morehead-Cain Scholar at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Olu Kopano is a brilliant Tar Heel who maximizes the opportunity to leverage the best of his PWI experience with the best of the cultural a...

Anyiah Chambers is not one to mince her words on any subject you throw at her; from acknowledging that it is perfectly okay to admit that we have not always been loudly HBCU Proud, and that the time to be that is NOW, to discussing the role of age in politics, Anyiah lives up to her description of herself being real and raw. This stand out leader on her campus is determined to have an impact for y...

His education was second to none, but when an alumni likens going through necessary administrative processes to “your worst trip to the DMV,” he speaks of an experience that is both complementary as well as self-advocating. Immanuel Howell-Bey, a Coppin State University Alum and North America Digital Brand Manager for Nike joins “I Love My HBCU?” for an uplifting conversation. He Loves HBCUS, he e...

Given the option of Trump or DeSantis for the next President of the United States of America, would you dare make a choice? This week’s guest makes one and gives a reason why. In this enlightening conversation, Christopher Matthews exemplifies just a couple of reasons why HBCU student voices must continue to be heard on national stages. Why FAMU Rattlers continue to dominate so many lists of best...

In her latest role she serves up love and laughter as Leah on Tyler Perry’s "Assisted Living" on BET and yes you will love, and laugh with Actress, Writer, Director and Alabama A&M alumna Courtney Nichole on this episode of @ilovemyhbcyou When you are an HBCU Alum and your calling is education of Black students, you are often hard pressed to only see that as your passion. But what about those...

When you make the choice to transition to an HBCU from a PWI, comparisons are inevitable. The good comparisons and of course the opposite. Jaivien Kendrick has enough criticism to go around, yet still stands sure in his Bulldog Pride. This HBCU student is not afraid to speak on his truth in order to encourage HBCUs to focus on fixing broken systems. Listen in, there is a lot of LOVE to be felt whi...

When you recognize the power of your voice and the light your words bring, you are emboldened not to be silent. Meet Hannah V. Sawyerr, this week's guest on @ilovemyhbcyou who, through the art of poetry, found community and purpose. With her first novel “All The Fighting Parts,” serving as a sobering backdrop, Hannah speaks of her time in College as one that saved her. Morganites, this one is for...

To hear Langston Morris describe Morehouse College as well as his experience there, one understands the pride you have likely felt or heard when you encounter a Morehouse man. It's in the fabric of the buildings, it's in the very nature of the landscape and the rich and enriched traditions that mark generational value. Meet William Langston Morris - a PROUD Morehouse Man who has appeared nationall...

When people say that the best ideas are often born from the most unexpected of spaces, of course there's truth to that. We've all lost a pair or two of expensive sunglasses before, but only 2 HBCU graduates turned that into a business that is shaking up the eyewear industry. Meet Tracy and Nancey of Vontelle. Best friends Tracy and Nancey have an unshakable confidence in the necessity, impact and...

Those touchy subjects that many have an opinion on, but mostly only share behind closed doors? Not this budding entrepreneur and Mass Communication Major at Lincoln University. Kyrah Page wants to discuss it all: Affirmative Action, Colorism, Not being good enough…all of it. Kyrah’s insightful perspective on HBCUs and the role they play in society will encourage you to reflect on the role of YOUR...

From 3 days shy of being sentenced for a white collar crime as a teenager, to being an Emmy Award Winning Host, Ke’Shawn “King Flexxa” Forbes will have you taking notes! How do you accurately describe an unapologetic HBCU alum who has dedicated 17 consistent summers to pour back into the next cohort of students at his alma mater? While of course pursuing business ventures and steadfastly remaining...

When a student athlete finds themselves shedding that title before graduation, you better believe an identity crisis occurs. After all, when you’ve been the popular jock from the age of 4 to 20, that IS a well formed identity. It takes intentional self awareness to go through that journey of redefinition; it takes courage to talk about it and admit the crisis out loud. A determined, insightful HBC...

A poised, resilient HBCU alum who never allowed her crown to tilt in the face of adversity and who has credited her alma mater for being a place that FULLY accepted her is our guest this episode! Keylin Jasmine may look a bit familiar to you, but can you remember which HBCU voted her Queen? Tune in to hear her unique experience of challenged diversity in the face of expected acceptance. Her legacy...

This proud Chicago native who almost matriculated at Elon University in North Carolina, is unapologetic about one thing — black students who attend HBCUs will feel more of a belonging there than anywhere else! An unapologetic, vibrant HBCU student who has completely submerged herself into HBCU culture by being intentional with her impact on campus is this week's guest. While Tamera Trimuel may not...

What happens when you mix a confident PG County (MD) Nigerian with HBCU Culture? You get the founder of HBCU Buzz Luke Lawal Jr. He is this week’s guest on “I Love My HBCU?” and while you may have heard the name, can you confidently say you know which HBCU made him? Tune in to hear which HBCU colors he reps as he gives his alma mater credit for taming his cockiness. This lively conversation spotli...

In this introductory episode to the "I Love My HBCU?" Podcast, newly minted HBCU Alumni Amari Jangha, introduces the audience to host, Tosin Richard. A two-time HBCU alumna, Tosin credits Deion Sanders for helping her solidify her decision to start this podcast. Tosin explains the question mark in the podcast title and makes the case for all HBCU Students, Alumni and unaffiliated advocates to tune...

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