Meet two of the four new Rhoden Fellows! Team Harris - Aniyah, Assata, and Madison - sits with Ciara Latham (Howard University) and Raigan Lydon (Morgan State University), members of the Rhoden Fellowship class of 2026. They share their sports journeys, experiences at HBCUs and what they're excited about as they begin the fellowship.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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