Homecoming the Podcast

This podcast now serves as a platform to amplify the voices of HBCU students and alumni, revealing the profound impacts they have on their communities and beyond. Each episode dives deep into the rich stories that extend past homecoming, highlighting the resilience, innovation, and achievements that continue to shape the HBCU legacy. 

By tuning in, you’re not just listening; you’re becoming part of a movement that honors the past while looking toward the future. Whether you’re an alum, a current student, or someone curious about the HBCU experience, this podcast invites you to celebrate the narratives that make these institutions extraordinary. Your connection to HBCUs matters, and together, we can elevate these stories to inspire generations to come.  Join us in preserving and celebrating the legacy of HBCUs. Your story matters, and together, we can shape the narrative for generations to come 



Michael Vick was a legend on the NFL field and many attribute him to changing the way the position of Quarterback is played.  Vick now has a huge task in front of him now being the head coach of HBCU Norfolk State.


This ia a great trend that we have seen. Can Vick turn around the Spartans and lead them to a MEAC Championship?


Per the Virginia Pilot 
https://www.instagram.com/p/DD7mfaNymNk/?img_index=1 


HBCU Legacy- For the past year we there has been a explosion of HBCU enrollments and applications at the following HBCU’sHoward,Spelman, Morgan and Morehouse College. 

Why is the interest of HBCU enrollment up right now? 

Per Instagram buyblackeconmics 
https://www.instagram.com/p/DDH7NHVuDF0/ 

HBCU Tradition- Netflix has been known to push the boundaries, they have done it again with a New Movie called The Six Triple Eight written and Produced by Tyler Perry about the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-Black and all-female battalion, in World War II.  The 6888th was led by Charity Adams Earley who was assigned to fix the backlog of mail for thousands of American Troops serving in Europe.  With the traveling elements, a foreign country and Racism also dealing with a  rat infested grammar school which they had to turn into barracks.  They had 6 months to fix the mail backlog and did it in 90 days.

This podcast now serves as a platform to amplify the voices of HBCU students and alumni, revealing the profound impacts they have on their communities and beyond. Each episode dives deep into the rich stories that extend past homecoming, highlighting the resilience, innovation, and achievements that continue to shape the HBCU legacy. 

By tuning in, you’re not just listening; you’re becoming part of a movement that honors the past while looking toward the future. Whether you’re an alum, a current student, or someone curious about the HBCU experience, this podcast invites you to celebrate the narratives that make these institutions extraordinary. Your connection to HBCUs matters, and together, we can elevate these stories to inspire generations to come.  Join us in preserving and celebrating the legacy of HBCUs. Your story matters, and together, we can shape the narrative for generations to come 

Yard News- Former FAMU Head Coach Wilie Simmons finally got his dream job at FIU  

Willie Simmons is going back to Florida coaching and its Dream Job Florida International University.  He always wanted to be a D-1 Head Football coach and now he gets his shot.

Per the Tallahassee Democrat 

https://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/local/2024/12/07/coach-willie-simmons-journey-from-quincy-to-famu-to-duke-to-fiu/76839854007/ 

HBCU Excellence-Hampton women's basketball recently pulled off a historic upset against Georgia, winning 76-74 in overtime on December 1, 2024. This victory marked Hampton's first win against a Power Four program since beating Alabama in 2019.

The Pirates' thrilling comeback was capped off by Tyra Kennedy's go-ahead bucket with just one second remaining in overtime 

Per Article by HBCU Sports 

https://hbcusports.com/2024/12/01/hampton-womens-hoops-upset-sec-school-heres-how-historic-it-was/ 

HBCU Legacy-The  2nd HBCU Honors aired on BET on Dec 1, 2024  During the honors the  Grammy-winning couple J. Ivy and Tarrey Torae captivated the audience with a poetic musical tribute, unveiling a groundbreaking $100M campaign to uplift HBCU students. 

The HBCU Honors

 https://www.instagram.com/p/DDF8GJhPndK/ 

By tuning in, you’re not just listening; you’re becoming part of a movement that honors the past while looking toward the future. Whether you’re an alum, a current student, or someone curious about the HBCU experience, this podcast invites you to celebrate the narratives that make these institutions extraordinary. Your connection to HBCUs matters, and together, we can elevate these stories to inspire generations to come.  Join us in preserving and celebrating the legacy of HBCUs. Your story matters, and together, we can shape the narrative for generations to come 
 



HBCU Excellence-This post is from HBCU Alum which is about before integration the best High school athletes only Attended HBCU’s.  This is an interesting topic on how the SEC and college Football blew up because of the best black athletes are on the field.  Per HBCU ALUM “FBS Power 5 conferences like the SEC can attribute much of their success on the field, newer facilities, and financial profits due to the labor of Black athletes.  This is from a documentary called Breaking the Huddle: The Integration of College Football by William C. Rhoden

https://www.instagram.com/p/DCo15GTxpNw/ 


HBCU Legacy-Per the HBCU Gameday The Shawn Carter Foundation, with generous support from Toyota Motor North America, is proud to introduce Champions for Financial Legacy (CFFL), a comprehensive financial education initiative designed to empower students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and surrounding communities.  Jay Z and his Mom runs the foundation and are giving back to HBCUS now this is a hot topic in the comments because its mixed reviews.  One side is for it and the other side is why can’t we do this ourselves, Which side are you on??  


https://hbcugameday.com/2024/11/15/jay-zs-shawn-carter-foundation-starts-hbcu-initiative/  


HBCU Tradition-How was going to an HBCU is the 2000’s( oh man we are revealing our Age I went to Bowie from 2000-2007 and Rose Im going to say 2005-2010?)  Lets talk about some of our fun times at our HBCU’s during that time

Check out the link below 
https://www.instagram.com/p/DCeuZkOCkMm/ 

Yard News-Halleemah Nash took to her X account to allege that new Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick called her a racial slur when both were students at Duke University.

Per HBCU Pulse 

https://www.instagram.com/p/C8uFQ__NEfu/ 

Sport News-THE LSU BAND WILL PLAY NECK IN THE EA CFB25 GAME 🚨. Neck was created by an HBCU and once again we don’t get acknowledged for our creation, They are not like US!!!

Per HBCU GameDay 

https://hbcugameday.com/2024/05/30/college-football-game-wont-feature-hbcus-but-will-feature-neck/ 

Yard News-A post on Twitter has gone viral over a list of topics that a Public Speaking Professor won’t allow students to speak about during their assignments. The Some of the topics are below

BLMGlobal Warming 

Black Wall StreetSocial Media Usage

African TownCOVID/Mask v unmask

JuneteenthMental Health 

HBCUs    Racism

GMO foodsTime Mangment

DepressionGrading Systems

Diet/Exercise #Metoo Movement 

Per HBCU Pulse 

https://www.instagram.com/p/C8IsXFjtVdx/

Faith Over Fraternity: Christians Denounce BGLOs as Idolatrous

Join us as we dive into the rich history, culture, and achievements of HBCUs, and gain a deeper understanding of the vital role they play in shaping our society. That's why we're dedicated to bringing you the latest news on HBCU life, culture, and history. Don't miss out on the opportunity to listen and learn from the diverse perspectives of HBCU students, alumni, and faculty members. Tune in now and explore the untold stories of HBCUs with us. 

Yard News-Lets Talk about denouncing HBCUs and Greek Orgs  

Angelise Prince details the reasons behind her decision to renounce the private, HBCU Spelman in Atlanta, Georgia.  Prince recounts her newfound connection with her faith, attributing it to God’s calling. She then expresses a strong desire for a deeper relationship with God 

During this spiritual awakening, she says she received insights from God and revelations about aspects of her life that were not aligned with God’s will 

Specifically, Prince mentions Spelman College and implies that they made a covenant with a ‘demonic entity.’ She expresses discomfort with the rituals and activities she believed to be demonic happening at Spelman 

Per HBCU Buzz

https://www.instagram.com/hbcubuzz/ 

Sports News-The NCAA is trying to figure out how to pay a massive bill and HBCUs are on the hook for it as well. The House vs. NCAA anti-trust lawusuit found that nearly $3 billion is owed to former student-athletes, according to Yahoo Sports. 

The damages are largely due to broadcast revenue attributable to Power 5 football and men's basketball as well as NIL, video games and other issues. The NCAA, Big Ten, Big 12, Atlantic Coast Conference, Pac-12 and Southeastern Conference are defendants in the House case, and they are responsible for 24 percent of the money owed. The NCAA national office is expected to pay 41 percent of the damages.

Per Centre Daily Times 

Read more at: https://www.centredaily.com/sports/college/article288626204.html 

Yard News-FAMU, the nation's top-ranked historically Black public university, now seems to have severed all public ties with Gerami, the CEO of Batterson Farms Corp. In a Thursday interview with the Tallahassee Democrat (@tallahasseedemocrat), Gerami said he didn't watch the special meeting, adding he was "on vacation and trying his hand at pickleball and was unable to tune in." 🧐⁠

⁠FAMU, the nation's top-ranked historically Black public university, now seems to have severed all public ties with Gerami, the CEO of Batterson Farms Corp. In a Thursday interview with the Tallahassee Democrat (@tallahasseedemocrat), Gerami said he didn't watch the special meeting, adding he was "on vacation and trying his hand at pickleball and was unable to tune in." 🧐⁠

Per HBCU Buzz https://www.instagram.com/p/C7Owaxksvvd/ 

Join us as we dive into the rich history, culture, and achievements of HBCUs, and gain a deeper understanding of the vital role they play in shaping our society. That's why we're dedicated to bringing you the latest news on HBCU life, culture, and history. Don't miss out on the opportunity to listen and learn from the diverse perspectives of HBCU students, alumni, and faculty members. Tune in now and explore the untold stories of HBCUs with us. 

News-Is TikTok ruining HBCU recruiting and now TikTok is getting banned in the US!!!

Per HBCU Pulse 

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6Gt4aPPChz/ 

Student News-A graduation ceremony for nursing students at Howard University ended abruptly Thursday after the auditorium reached capacity.  The graduation was at Cramton Auditorium for the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, the building was at capacity and loved ones were locked out and then the graduation was ended by Dr. Gina S. Brown.

Per NBC News

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/let-us-in-howard-u-nursing-graduation-cut-off-after-venue-reaches-capacity/3613069/?amp=1 

Yard News-FAMU ‘pauses’ $237M donation amid scrutiny; University to audit major gift process from CEO Gregory Gerami of the Batterson Farms Corporation.  The donation is under investigation and is on pause by the University.

Per CBS News

https://www.wctv.tv/2024/05/10/famu-pauses-237m-donation-amid-scrutiny-school-audit-major-gift-process/ 

“HBCUs Shouldn't Be a Choice?" David Banner Sparks Debate!

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In this Episode we discuss the cast of "A Different World" is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the show by launching a ten-city HBCU tour! The tour is in celebration of the show's 35th anniversary.

The tour is slated to start on February 29th in Atlanta

Per HBCU Pulse

https://www.instagram.com/p/C3s1_ouO_yn/

Rapper and Activist David Banner says Black people are the only community that sends its best and brightest students to predominantly white institutions.  “HBCU’s shouldn’t be a choice.  It should be Black people’s only choice…

Per Black Millionaires IG

https://www.instagram.com/p/C3xx7O4ub1G/ 

The Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl, presented by the Black College Football Hall of Fame, is a postseason all-star game showcasing the best NFL draft-eligible football players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. It was broadcast live on NFL Network on February 24,2024.

Per HBCU Legacy Bowl

https://www.hbculegacybowl.com/ 

Usher x Sonic Boom: HBCU Magic at Halftime!

Join us as we dive into the rich history, culture, and achievements of HBCUs, and gain a deeper understanding of the vital role they play in shaping our society. That's why we're dedicated to bringing you the latest news on HBCU life, culture, and history. Don't miss out on the opportunity to listen and learn from the diverse perspectives of HBCU students, alumni, and faculty members. Tune in now and explore the untold stories of HBCUs with us. 

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In this Episode we discuss the Jackson State University Sonic Boom of The South accompanied Usher on the field in Las Vegas as he performed some of the biggest hits of his 30-year career on Sunday night on the Super Bowl halftime stage. 

Per HBCU Buzz
https://www.instagram.com/p/C3QRhQpMAky/?img_index=1 

There are several players, coaches and front office staff with #HBCU ties in Super Bowl LVIII:Terry Bradden - Howard/Tuskegee (Chiefs Staff),Brian Cook - Howard/Cincinnati (Chiefs DB)Ted Crews - SC State (Chiefs Front Office),.Corry Rush - Texas Southern (49ers Front Office)SC State's Javon Hargrave (49ers) and Fayetteville State's Joshua Williams (Chiefs). 

Per Clutch Points 
https://clutchpoints.com/super-bowl-lviii-to-feature-two-hbcu-alumni 

Join us as we dive into the rich history, culture, and achievements of HBCUs, and gain a deeper understanding of the vital role they play in shaping our society. That's why we're dedicated to bringing you the latest news on HBCU life, culture, and history. Don't miss out on the opportunity to listen and learn from the diverse perspectives of HBCU students, alumni, and faculty members. Tune in now and explore the untold stories of HBCUs with us. 

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In this Episode we discuss the Spike Lee's production company 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks and talent firm The Gersh Agency have established a partnership with Morgan State to launch an eight-week internship program to aid communications students in securing a full-time job in the film industry upon graduation.​

Per HBCU Pulse 

https://www.instagram.com/p/C22kqMLuozs/  

Rick Ross’s son William Roberts lll is following in his dad’s footsteps and playing football at an HBCU! Roberts will join the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, who have had an impressive offseason of recruitment after a 3-8 record this past season.​

Per HBCU BUZZ

https://www.instagram.com/p/C22T-wlsUMa/ 

Eleise Richards an Howard University grad and Delta made her bucket list goal a reality by visiting over 90 of the 101 HBCU campuses. Throughout the 2020 pandemic until December 2023, Eleise Richards made it a mission to visit 93 HBCUs, including a few 2-year and theology schools.

Per Historically Black Since- HBCU

https://www.instagram.com/p/C2-fbk-Lha3/ 

Eleise Richards IG and Experience The Legacy, Inc. IG 

https://www.instagram.com/eleiseellecapo/ 

https://www.instagram.com/experiencethelegacyinc/ 

Join us as we dive into the rich history, culture, and achievements of HBCUs, and gain a deeper understanding of the vital role they play in shaping our society. That's why we're dedicated to bringing you the latest news on HBCU life, culture, and history. Don't miss out on the opportunity to listen and learn from the diverse perspectives of HBCU students, alumni, and faculty members. Tune in now and explore the untold stories of HBCUs with us. 

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In this Episode we discuss the heat issue at North Carolina A&T @ncatsuaggies which canceled classes because of cold fronts across the nation. Over thirty buildings on the campus reportedly had no heat, due to weather related damages to the institution’s heating system. 

Per HBCU Pulse 

https://www.instagram.com/hbcupulse/ 

Morehouse College graduates Olajuwon Ajanaku and Earl Cooper have secured a $3.4 million investment for their golf apparel company Eastside Golf.

Eastside Golf IG and Website 

https://www.instagram.com/eastsidegolf/ 

https://eastsidegolf.com/ 

Tennessee State has added its first player to its inaugural hockey team. Xavier Abel has joined the team, transferring from Drury University.

Per HBCU Pulse 

https://www.instagram.com/hbcupulse/