HBCU Digest Radio

Coates shares his reflections on returning to his alma mater as a professor in the HU College of Fine Arts, the idea of Black luminaries seeking opportunities to align with HBCUs, and the weight of serving as an example of excellence for Black America.

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Conversations on Lesia Crumpton-Young being named as the sole finalist for the Texas Southern University presidency, debt forgiveness at HBCUs, and the growing threat against critical race theory study and academic freedom.

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Clark-Atlanta University President George French talks about the $5 million in private gifts presented at last weekend’s commencement exercises, the dexterity of CAU academic programs, the threat of predominantly white institutions recruiting more Black students, and an outlook on students returning to campus this fall.

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We discuss the accreditation candidacy of Morris Brown College, warning signs of increasing HBCU board interference, and if Howard University’s historic surge in applications is a sign of positive things to come in the sector.

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Coach George joins TSU President Glenda B. Glover and Athletic Director Mikki Allen to discuss the new job and the future of Tiger football.

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We discuss the Bethune-Cookman presidential transition, the historic settlement of the Maryland HBCU federal lawsuit, and Bennett College’s new strategic framework.

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Rev. Dr. Pierce shares thoughts on the recent PBS documentary ‘The Black Church,’ the impact of COVID-19 on faith and worship, the changing shared identity of the Black church and HBCUs, and the future of faith.

Her latest book, In My Grandmother’s House: Black Women, Faith, and the Stories We Inherit, is available now.

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A Fort Valley State professor is accused of trivializing Trayvon Martin’s death during class. Is this the end of reckless talk from HBCU faculty members?

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Dr. Strayhorn shares details and perspectives from the recently released "A Pledge of Allegiance to America's HBCUs: Key Priorities of the Biden-Harris Education Agenda."

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We discuss North Carolina A&T as the nation’s top HBCU, the future of Black college student protests, watch parties for Sen. Kamala Harris, and the curious case of Morris Brown College.

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