The HBCU Audio Experience

In this episode, HBCU Grad (@hbcugrad) founder Todd Finley (@toddnfinley) and The House of Eve author Sadeqa Johnson had a conversation ranging from her childhood to her children attending HBCUs. The conversation started with Sadeqa talking about how she discovered and developed her love of reading and writing. She then touched on her first few jobs as a publicist and working with luminaries including JK Rowling and TD Jakes. She t...

In this episode, HBCU Grad (@hbcugrad) founder Todd Finley (@toddnfinley) and Morgan State University Professor of Social Work Dr John Gallagher come together to have a wide ranging conversation around Dr Gallagher's ten years of research around giving African Americans a voice in the quality of services they receive in the criminal justice system.

Dr Gallagher is a licensed clinical social worker, a licensed clinical addictions co...

In this interview, Dr Kimberly Wise White, Vice President of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs at the American Chemistry Council starts off talking about her upbringing and her love for science. Then she talks about how one can tell that they will be good in science. She goes on to talk about her experience earning three degrees from an HBCU. From there she talks about her hiring philosophy. After that, Dr White talked about humili...

On this podcast episode, the founder of HBCU Week, Ashley Christopher, sat down with Todd for her first ever HBCU Grad interview, and detailed being a double HBCU Grad, Proud Howard Grad, Lawyer and founder of HBCU Week. Ashley spoke on surviving a stroke and outlining what it showed her about herself. She spoke very highly of her HBCU journey with highlights of pledging The Alpha chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority while also de...

On this podcast episode, Larry "LA" Allen talks about his journey from the head drum major at Prairie View A&M University to the director of Beyonce"s drum line at Coachella. He talked about working on a Marvel project and working with Nickelodeon. He also chronicles his times working with artists such as Ciara, Missy Elliott, J Cole and Cardi B. LA speaks on when he fell in love with music and all the instruments he plays. He ...

Today's episode is a conversation Todd Finley had with hit producer Corey "Mr Hanky" Dennard. They discussed going from The Human Jukebox to producing hits for Lil Duval, City Girls, Usher, Travis Porter, Usher and many more. They also discuss the new Drake album along with how he got his start as a producer and how he gets collaborations now. They also talk about if the Southern University Human Jukebox band is the best HBCU band?...

Dr Walter Kimbrough is the president of Dillard University. Prior to becoming president of Dillard, Dr Kimbrough was the president of Philander Smith College. He spoke about finding your passion and who he was as a child. Then he spoke about being the son of a preacher and what impact faith had on his success. He touched on titles and how he doesn't get caught up in them. His instagram name is the Hip Hop Prez. He spoke on how he g...

On today's episode, Todd Finley sat down with Terrance Lee who is the author of the book Quiet Voice Fearless Leader. 10 Principles for Introverts To Awaken The Leader Inside. 

Terrance and Todd have a wide ranging conversation. They touch on how content is important when building a brand. They talk about how they met over 22 years ago. Terrance talks about the five cities he lived in growing up. He also spoke on his love for ...

On this episode, Todd spoke with North Carolina A&T grad Joseph Shaw on the Chicago Bears, corporate wellness, internships and the impact of Deion Sanders on Jackson State and HBCUS in general.

The link to the HBCU Experience Movement Book

https://www.amazon.com/HBCU-Experience-North-Carolina-University/dp/1734931191/ref=asc_df_1734931191/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=552882832481&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand...

Childhood best friends Shanice Farmer and Janae Cheyenne both chose HBCUS and they both became authors. In this fun, wide ranging conversation with the founder of HBCU Grad Todd Finley, both authors spoke on their HBCU experiences, how they've maintained a friendship for over a decade and how to write and publish a book. They also spoke about the affect they've had on their readers by being vulnerable and open about their life expe...

In this episode, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge speaks on what makes HBCU Grads special, how she lettered in 6 sports in high school, the value of fraternities and sororities, advice for college students, parenting and broadband and homelessness.

:00 Intro

:30 Secretary Fudge on what motivates her

1:34 what makes HBCU grads special

3:15 lettered in 6 sports in high school

5:00 response time

6:00 value f...

North Carolina A&T State University Grad and member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc Donovan Dooley sat down for an exclusive HBCU Grad Interview with the CEO of HBCU Grad Todd Finley. Dooley has worked with major outlets including ESPN and Deadspin. He talked about why North Carolina A&T is one of the hottest colleges in America right now. Donovan talked about the elements of crafting a great article. He also touches on t...