Rhoden Fellows Podcast

Join the Rhoden Fellows for an engaging conversation in celebration of Women’s History Month. Gabby, Nilea and Sydney discuss the most influential female athletes, share personal inspirations, and highlight how we can do better in telling underrepresented stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Team Harris - Assata Allah-Shabazz, Aniyah Robinson, and Madison Firle - sits down with Tyler-Symone Brown, a proud Florida A&M University Rattler and founder & CEO of "Dear Rattler," a platform dedicated to guiding prospective students on their journey to attending HBCUs. Brown shares her inspiration for creating the program and her vision for expanding opportunities within the HBCU community. Le...

Team Rhoden - Nilea, Sydney and Gabby - discusses the NBA HBCU Classic with coach Douglas Whittler and guard Cedric Taylor lll, of Morehouse College, prior to the NBA All-Star Game. The Maroon Tigers will face Tuskegee University in the fourth annual event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vincent Pierson, Founder and Executive Director of the Black Sports Business Academy (BSBA) joins Nilea Cosley, Sydney Cuillier, and Gabby Heyward as they explore the importance of mentorship within the HBCU community. BSBA is a non-profit dedicated to enhancing experiences and career outcomes for HBCU students interested in sports and entertainment business.  Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Fellows, Assata Allah-Shabazz, Aniyah Robinson, and Madison Firle, sit with two members of Alabama State University’s first women's flag football team Harmonie Thomas and Kamaira Crawford. The Hornets share their journey in becoming DI athletes, led by head coach Jennifer Constable, and making their mark in the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fellows view program founder Bill Rhoden as a pioneer in the world of sports journalism. They welcome him to discuss his career journey from the gridiron, at Morgan State University, to the newsroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Cuillier, father of Rhoden Fellow Sydney Cuillier, discusses his rehabilitation from a prostate cancer diagnosis and the importance of getting an annual physical. Joe answers questions and shares concerns with Sydney and her colleagues Nilea Cosley and Gabrielle Heyward as part of ESPN’s 18th Annual V Week for Cancer Research. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

Join Team KJ - Nilea Cosley, Sydney Cuillier, and Gabby Heyward - as they interview SinceThe80s co-founders, Barry Johnson and Zeke Nicholson. The duo discuss their recent collaborations with the NBA, the unique intersection of sports and music, and how authentic partnerships can drive growth and brand strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, the dynamic trio of Assata, Aniyah, and Madison take the reins as Team Rhoden! Join us for a conversation with soccer player Zoe Matthews, the youngest player to sign with the NWSL Houston Dash. They explore what it means for Matthews to represent her community and break barriers in the sport.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season eight of the Rhoden Fellows’ Podcast continues during the academic year. Half of “Thee Six” -- aka “Team KJ” -- discuss whether athletic departments at HBCUs should raise ticket prices to pay their athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, "Thee Six" chat with Atlanta-based, Grammy-nominated duo EarthGang. They explore their musical journey, Dreamville Records experience and highlight how attending an HBCU helped their growth as artists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this latest episode, “Thee Six” sit down with dancer Charm La’Donna, choreographer of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” music video and discuss her journey through dance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, the Rhoden Fellows delve into the significance of Ashleigh Johnson being a trailblazer as the first Black woman to make the USA water polo team, as well as her passion for the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 7th class of fellows embark on their last podcast episode. They go through some of their special memories, as well as giving a special gift to the incoming 8th class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, current Rhoden Fellow Kamryn Jackson sits down with incoming fellows Nilea Cosley and Madison Firle to talk about their excitement regarding the fellowship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, current fellows Kamryn Jackson and Takier George hear from two fellows of the next class, Southern University's Sydney Cuillier and Langston University's Aniyah Robinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this new episode, all three fellows get to sit down and meet Gabrielle Heyward, a fellow chosen for the upcoming 8th class. The group talks about her career goals, goals within the fellowship and her relationship with current fellow Aggie, Kamryn Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Kamryn sits down with Assata Allah-Shabazz, a junior at Morgan State University and an incoming member of the 8th class of Rhoden Fellows. The two talk about Assata's family history, her time at Morgan State, and her excitement about becoming a new Rhoden Fellow.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fellows and their founder Bill Rhoden discuss the newly released book "HBCU Made" with the editor and NPR's own Ayesha Rascoe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode back from break, the fellows discuss the controversy regarding Willie Simmons and his decision to leave FAMU for Duke, the fellows also talk about their plans for the rest of the internship and their plans post-college. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Howard University’s Senior Executive Associates Athletic Director, Chevonne Mansfield, gives the Rhoden Fellows a "How To" guide on navigating the white male-dominated sports industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, the fellows talk about their excitement about the Celebration Bowl, considering Howard is going and FAMU is still in the running. Additionally, the fellows talk about what they're looking forward to during Thanksgiving Break and their thoughts on the internship at the halfway point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rhoden Fellows class of 2024 host their first solo episode discussing each of their last undergraduate homecoming experiences. They then dive into their thoughts about going into their last semester at school and Andscape pieces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, the fellows speak with Howard Alum Ericka Goodman-Hughey and NCAT Alum James Belton to share stories from their homecomings in the past and hopes for homecomings in the future. The Rhoden Fellowship/Scholarship will be closing on October 30th, so apply at UNCF.org today!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, the fellows speak with Gregory Harris, Director of Public Safety at the Mobile Airport Authority Police Department, and Bill Rhoden to discuss campus safety in light of the events that occurred at Morgan State University's homecoming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices