Breakdown: This week, the Brothas sit down with their mentor, advisor, and friend Dr. Erik Hines. Dr. Hines formerly a professor at the University of Connecticut (Currently an Associate Professor at FSU) was primarily one of the reasons the Brothas of the podcast became friends through meeting in a Learning Community known as ScHOLARS House. Dr. Hines discusses part of his journey into academia and the significant impact of his mentors through life and even now. Plug A Plug: Leslie & Co. (@leslieandco__) is a clothing line that is all about making sure you have the best fit! Pass The Aux: Dr. Hines: Nelly - "#1", Mike: Blxst - "Hurt", Corey: Deante Hitchcock - "Flashbacks", Stephen: Immanuel Wilkins - "Ferguson - An American Tradition".