HBCU Pulse Radio

HBCU Pulse Radio

HBCU Pulse Radio is the home of HBCU Life on your radio & podcast feed! Hosted by Randall Barnes, we talk about everything that’s important to our culture! From on campus issues to politics and what’s trending on the yard, we are always at the heart of the culture!

Episodes

November 25, 2025 41 mins

In this episode, Randall reports on the Morehouse student who has been arrested for the assault of Clark Atlanta student Kayla Bryant that went viral on social media last weekend, Saint Augustine’s University expresses interest in the Trump Administration’s education contract, and Pro-Football-Hall-of-Fame Marshall Faulk is rumored to be in the mix to be the head coach of Southern University

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Randall and Arielle review the South Carolina State/North Carolina Central game and the Bethune-Cookman vs. Jackson State game. They also preview the big game between DeSean Jackson's Delaware State Hornets and Chennis Berry's South Carolina State Bulldogs for the MEAC Championship and a trip to the Celebration Bowl.


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In this episode, Randall Barnes reports on top news stories in HBCU life, including a criminal investigation into Texas Southern University finances by Texas Governor Greg Abbot and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Tuskegee university's legal fight to maintain accreditation for their College of Veterinary Medicine and the family of slain Albany State volleyball player Mari Creighton recieves a $66.5 million dollar award in their le...

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Randall & Arielle preview the huge South Carolina State vs. North Carolina Central game and who they think will win the huge clash. Randall & Arielle also react to the Bethune-Cookman, Grambling State brawl and erroneous comments about it from Cam Newton and Delaware State head coach DeSean Jackson.


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Randall is joined by Chanese Jaa, author of the fictional HBCU novel "Nostrof University". They talk about the book, the fictional HBCU that she created, and the storylines that Randall thought were intriguing.

Randall also gives an update on Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson's coaching journeys, including Vick's near upset of Trei Oliver and the championship-contending North Carolina Central Eagles.


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Randall and Arielle Kilgore give their thoughts on the matchup between Norfolk State and Delaware State and where both Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson go from here as the season draws to a close. Randall reacts to Andrew Body getting injured in the Alabama State vs. Prairie View A&M game and if it affects their SWAC championship trajectory.


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In this episode, Randall gives you a closer look at the historic coaching matchup between Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson in Philadelphia last Thursday! Partnering with Chelsea Abrahms of Geenie Productions, the show analyzes the story leading up to the huge matchup and spotlights student voices discussing how the atmosphere has changed at Delaware State University under Jackson's leadership of the football program.

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In this episode, Randall & Arielle react to DeSean Jackson and Delaware State beating North Carolina Central and crashing their homecoming, setting up a path to the Celebration Bowl. The duo also previews Michael Vick & DeSean Jackson's coaching matchup at The Linc and a very interesting matchup between Alabama State and Prairie View A&M that could be a huge determinant on where the SWAC Championship will be hosted if a...

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Randall is joined by Georgia gubernatorial candidate and State Senator Jason Esteves. They speak about his broad vision for Georgia, including significant advocacy and executive action for HBCUs.


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Randall & Arielle preview Michael Vick’s first MEAC game against Chennis Berry and the reigning MEAC Champions in South Carolina State. Will Michael Vick shock the world and upset the Bulldogs?

The duo also recap the wild firing of Terrence Graves from Southern University, pointing out how wild the postgame press conference was then having Graves appear on the SWAC Caches Call hours before his firing was revealed.


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Randall is joined by HBCU Pulse and ClutchPoints writer Kiya Wimbush-Robinson to have a wide-ranging conversation about HBCU Homecoming Season. The duo discusses the controversial opinion that there's an age limit to attending homecoming and if homecoming Saturday is the right time to reconnect with people from your college experience to form post-college friendships.

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In this episode, Randall and Arielle react to the Jackson State versus Alabama State game, which was surely the game of the year. Randall declares Jackson State as the definitive HBCU Dynasty of the 2020s with another SWAC championship and Celebration Bowl on the horizon. The duo also previews the Southern versus Prairie View A&M game, which both believe could be the entryway to Tremaine Jackson and his Panthers making the SWAC...

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In this episode, Randall is joined by Arnika Jackson, Director for UNCF’s Student Professional Development Programs, about the partnership between UNCF and Disney.


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In this episode, Randall and Arielle Kilgore preview the Alabama State vs. Jackson State game and pick who they think will come out on top. They also preview the South Carolina State vs. North Carolina A&T game, the latest edition of the rivalry between Chennis Berry and Shawn Gibbs that dates back to their time in the SIAC.


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In today's Front Page Report, HBCU Pulse Content Creator Madeleine Hale provides updates on the tragic homecoming shootings at South Carolina State. Randall also provides a special report providing more context about the fight between Central State and Fort Valley State, as it has gone viral and destructive conversations have started about FVSU.

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In this episode, Randall celebrates Fort Valley State University's homecoming and speaks with FVSU alumna and Fort Valley mayoral candidate Shakeena B. Reeves. The duo reconnects, as they both attended Fort Valley State in 2018 and 2019, and speaks about the changes she wants to see in the city. They also tackle the controversial city ordinance that complicates college parties and other events in the city.

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Randall & Arielle react to North Carolina Central dominating North Carolina A&T in the Aggie-Eagle Classic. Randall also rings the alarm bells for the discourse around Division II HBCU Football and how it's hurting the sport.


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In this episode, Randall speaks with S. Dott, the creator of the songs "Slow Wind" and "Cowgirl Trailride". They speak about how the songs have taken over HBCU campuses nationwide and the inception of the two songs.

Howard University senior and HBCU Pulse Content Creator Madeleine Hale leads the Front Page Report, reporting about Michael Vick being "in the mix" to be Virginia Tech's coach in the future...

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In this episode, Randall & Arielle review week 3 of the HBCU football season and preview week 4. They speak on if Edward Waters will pull off a big upset against Bethune-Cookman led by former Wildcat head coach Brian Jenkins. Meanwhile, the duo are split over if North Carolina A&T has what it takes to beat North Carolina Central.


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In this episode, Randall speaks with Collete V. Smith the NFL’s first African American female coach and the first female coach for the New York Jets. They speak about her experiences and her new book "Collette's Courage" and her book signing at the HBCU NY Classic on Saturday, September 13.

Howard University senior and HBCU Pulse Content Creator Madeleine Hale leaves the front page report, including the latest on Lisa Coo...

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