Hbcu Digest Radio

Florida A&M University Associate Professor Cheron Davis discusses her work on the latest edition of ‘The Beauty and Burden of Being a Black Professor,’ and how politics, relationships, and mentoring shape the experience of Black faculty nationwide.

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.

AdWeek Editor David Griner discusses the prospect of HBCUs contributing more Black talent to the advertising and marketing industry, and how the industry can better support historically Black institutions.

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.

Dr. Simmons discusses PVAMU's $10 million anonymous gift, the catalysts for effective HBCU narrative building, and the goals she has before returning to retirement.

We discuss Michael Bloomberg's $100 million gift to Black medical schools, HBCU presidents participating in COVID-19 vaccine trials, a proposal to remove Maryland HBCUs from the state system, and self-care tips for the Black community in the midst of crises.

Moore and Calipari discuss their partnership in building the McLendon Foundation Minority Leadership Initiative (https://www.minorityleaders.org/) to establish diverse executive pipelines in collegiate sports.

An exclusive interview with the Dillard University alumnus and current board chair about the longstanding federal lawsuit against the State of Maryland for unconstitutional treatment of the state's four historically black institutions.

An exclusive interview with the outgoing and incoming presidents of Central State, who discuss the appeal of CSU, the challenges of transition in the midst of pandemic, and what the future holds for the institution and the HBCU community at large.

We talk with the new president about his excitement to lead the flagship black college of his hometown, the differences between HSSU and his previous institution, and the challenges of transitioning into a new presidency during a pandemic.

Dr. Hildreth talks about Meharry's efforts to develop anti-viral treatments for coronavirus, the importance of raising awareness in black communities about the virus, and the future of medical training in the era of social distancing.

LeMoyne-Owen's Interim President discusses the effort for Memphis' flagship HBCU to transition to life in the midst of pandemic, the transition of moving from college trustee to president, and the secret of LOC's magic. 

Digest After Dark returns with conversation about HBCU life under quarantine, and how campuses may have to adapt to new academic and student life norms.

Dr. Frederick shares insight into how the campus made its decisions to evacuate students and move towards distance learning, clarifies controversy over its recent federal funding and discusses the essential role of Howard Hospital in Washington D.C.'s COVID-19 response.

We talk with NCCU's interim chair about the new age of training and preparation for nurses in the new era of COVID-19 response and prevention.

Dr. Brown shares FAMU's role in Florida's healthcare outreach and response to the COVID-19 virus, and the university's unique positioning for minority healthcare in the state. 

Dr. Phillips discusses how DSU developed its global distance learning program, trained faculty and students for its implementation, and how doctoral students are now defending dissertation research from anywhere in the world.

The founder and CEO of NaAsiaha Simon & Associates reflects on messaging and PR strategy for HBCUs in a 24-hour news cycle.

We discuss the Jackson State presidential arrest controversy, Hampton's pharmacy accreditation issue, and North Carolina A&T's move to the Big South. 

Dr. Dillard shares updates on a recent $1 million gift to the university, a historic land value assessment and addresses concerns about a potential merger with St. Augustine's University.