HBCU Pulse Radio

Tuskegee University’s dress code has sparked a larger conversation about professionalism, respectability politics and how much control colleges should exercise over what students wear. Randall Barnes and Kiya Wimbush-Robinson examine the university’s restrictions on bonnets, durags, sagging pants, sleepwear and other attire.

They discuss whether formal rules are necessary, how HBCU students already understand the difference between attending class and entering professional settings, and why student perspectives should remain at the center of the debate.

The conversation also addresses generational criticism of college students and Randall’s frustration with HBCU media allowing stories involving HBCUs to “break containment” before framing the discussion for itself.

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In this episode, Randall reacts to the shocking backlash against "A Different World" and reports on the available information about the creation of the spinoff, which took 14-15 years.

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In this episode, Randall and Alan recap the Democratic primary results in Georgia, reacting to Florida A&M alumna Keisha Lance Bottoms winning the Georgia Gubernatorial Democratic Primary. They also discuss what happens next and the work ahead.

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In this episode, Randall and North Carolina A&T alumnus Alan Holmes do a deep dive on Keisha Lance Bottoms' plan to expand voting rights protections if elected governor of Georgia. (Recorded before the results of Tuesday's primary election).

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In this episode, Randall and Alan react to the Georgia Democratic Governor's Primary one day out from election day and specifically zoom in on voting rights amid the Supreme Court's decision on the Callis case and Brian Kemp's push to redistrict the state.

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Randall Barnes is joined by North Carolina A&T alumnus Alan Holmes as they do a deep dive into the Georgia Gubernatorial Democratic Primary. Is Keisha Lance Bottoms really the frontrunner? Is Jason Esteves catching steam? What about Mike Thurmond? Randall and Alan break it down!

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Randall is joined by Atima Omara, political consultant and author of the new book "The Instigators". They speak about the power of black women ages 18-45, which she considers "The Instigators", her political consultant journey, and Kamala Harris's 2024 campaign, as well as her chances in 2028.

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In this episode, Randall and Arielle return to break down the explosive coaching carousel that has seen NFL legends Marshall Faulk and Ted White return to the sidelines, alongside the long-awaited hiring of Quinn Gray at Florida A&M. The duo weighs in on which of these high-profile moves will actually translate to wins in 2026.

Then, the conversation shifts to a "Legends" debate: can Michael Vick bounce back from a 1–11 season at Norfolk State, and can DeSean Jackson maintain his winning ways at Delaware State after losing a massive chunk of his offensive production?

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Randall is joined by Cam’ron Ransom, former Bethune-Cookman quarterback, as they discuss his collegiate journey through Georgia Southern and McNeese State before finding a home in Daytona Beach. They also discuss the patience required during his redshirt season, the offensive explosion against South Carolina State, and how he helped lead the Wildcats to a 6–6 record—marking a major turnaround for the program.

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In this episode, Randall is joined by ClutchPoints writer and Virginia State University alumna KIya Wimbush-Robinson to discuss the viral video of Trick Daddy making sexually charged comments at the Alpha Kappa Alpha 73rd South Atlantic Regional Conference.

Should the AKAs have booked Trick Daddy? Was Trick Daddy in the wrong for how he carried himself? Randall and Kiya debate!

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