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"I Love My HBCU?"

"I Love My HBCU?"

by Tosin Richard

Society & Culture

Season 3

The Hardest Questions HBCUs Are Facing Right Now.

Season 3 gave us more than memorable conversations. It raised difficult questions about HBCUs, college culture, leadership, race, belonging and the gap between institutional promise and student reality. In this season recap, we revisit some of the moments that made us stop, rethink and ask what our colleges are really supposed to be. _______ All opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of "I Love My HBCU?" Watch I Love My HBCU? on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@ilovemyhbcyou Follow I Love My HBCU? on Instagram — https://instagram.com/ilovemyhbcyou on LinkedIn — https://linkedin.com/company/i-love-my-hbcu

College Students Are More Scared Than They Admit.

What are college students saying privately that rarely makes it onto LinkedIn, Instagram or the university brochure? Morghan Blair of Morgan State University and Rufaro Rutizirira of Western Carolina University get candid about success, fear, campus culture, athletics, activism, institutional priorities and what students really need from college. _______ All opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of "I Love My HBCU?" New episodes premiere every Saturday at Noon ET. Watch I Love My HBCU? on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@ilovemyhbcyou Follow I Love My HBCU? on Instagram — https://instagram.com/ilovemyhbcyou on LinkedIn — https://linkedin.com/company/i-love-my-hbcu

Before Grad School, Ask Yourself This.

Getting into graduate school does not automatically mean you should go. Tuesday Barnes joins Tosin to unpack what prospective grad students often underestimate: funding versus prestige, professors versus mentors, salary expectations, isolation, community, career experience, and the importance of knowing what you actually want graduate school to do for your life. At the center of the conversation is one question: Who do you expect to become by the end of the journey—and do you want to meet that person? Tuesday’s conclusion: “Graduate school is worth it when you know yourself.” _______ All opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of "I Love My HBCU?" New episodes premiere every Saturday at Noon ET. Watch I Love My HBCU? on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@ilovemyhbcyou Follow I Love My HBCU? on Instagram — https://instagram.com/ilovemyhbcyou on LinkedIn — https://linkedin.com/company/i-love-my-hbcu

Are HBCU Rankings Telling Us the Wrong Story?

What happens when your HBCU doesn't make the Top 10? LinkedIn ranked the HBCUs it says best prepare students for long-term career success—but Tosin and Amari aren't convinced a ranking can tell the whole story. They get into why HBCU presidents may have no choice but to care about rankings, how Howard can survive major negative headlines and still rank near the top, the debate over Tuskegee's bonnet and durag policy, and what students should actually be doing if they want to leave college career-ready—whether their school ever makes somebody's list or not. _______ All opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of "I Love My HBCU?" A new episode premieres every Saturday at Noon EST.

Why HBCU SGA Keeps Choosing Popularity Over Policy

Everybody notices the campaign. The outfits. The crowns. The events. But after the election, what changed? D’Jaydyn Readus argues that HBCU student government has drifted toward popularity over policy — leaving some students with leaders they recognize but cannot identify a single accomplishment from. And he refuses to blame administrators alone. If SGA leaders are supposed to represent students on housing, tuition, mental health, academics and other consequential decisions, why are they sometimes missing when those decisions are made? And if the office really has power, why do students keep electing people who don't use it? This conversation asks the question behind every SGA campaign: Did you want the position — or did you want to govern? _______ All opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of "I Love My HBCU?" A new episode premieres every Saturday at Noon EST. Watch on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@ilovemyhbcyou Listen on Apple Podcast — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-love-my-hbcu/id1698859331 Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ump3xDUAbKxX9pH68AFIB Amazon Music — https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9bdfc506-3fd6-4279-afab-267f5e431b3c/i-love-my-hbcu Follow us on Instagram — https://instagram.com/ilovemyhbcyou LinkedIn — https://linkedin.com/company/i-love-my-hbcu

The Most Uncomfortable Conversation We’ve Ever Had.

Many conversations about race start with statistics. This one starts with exhaustion. When Chinedu Nwokeafor says, "Sometimes I'd rather be white...to not explain," he isn't talking about identity. He's talking about what it feels like to constantly justify your experiences, defend your reactions, and carry history into everyday life. From HBCUs and advocacy to policing, public empathy, and the personal cost of speaking honestly, this isn't a conversation built to make everyone comfortable. It's a conversation built to make everyone think. Whether you agree with Chinedu or strongly disagree, you probably won't leave this episode feeling the same way you entered it. _______ All opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of "I Love My HBCU?" A new episode premieres every Saturday at Noon EST. Watch on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@ilovemyhbcyou Listen on Apple Podcast — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-love-my-hbcu/id1698859331 Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ump3xDUAbKxX9pH68AFIB Amazon Music — https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9bdfc506-3fd6-4279-afab-267f5e431b3c/i-love-my-hbcu Follow us on Instagram — https://instagram.com/ilovemyhbcyou LinkedIn — https://linkedin.com/company/i-love-my-hbcu

Why Students Deserve Better Commencement Speakers.

Recent Lincoln University graduate Chloe Foster argues that universities often focus too much on prestige and not enough on what graduates actually need to hear. She explains why she'd rather hear from an educator who knows students than a celebrity everyone recognizes, why commencement should leave graduates with something unforgettable, and how students deserve a greater voice in choosing the people who address one of the biggest moments of their lives. If you've ever wondered what graduation should really look like, this conversation will challenge your assumptions. _______ All opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of "I Love My HBCU?" A new episode premieres every Saturday at Noon EST. Watch on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@ilovemyhbcyou Listen on Apple Podcast — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-love-my-hbcu/id1698859331 Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ump3xDUAbKxX9pH68AFIB Amazon Music — https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9bdfc506-3fd6-4279-afab-267f5e431b3c/i-love-my-hbcu Follow us on Instagram — https://instagram.com/ilovemyhbcyou LinkedIn — https://linkedin.com/company/i-love-my-hbcu

Should HBCUs Chase Someone Else's Definition of Success?

What if the biggest challenge facing HBCUs isn't becoming more prestigious, but believing they still need permission to be considered excellent? In this conversation, Ph.D. candidate Tuesday Barnes explores the race toward R1 status through a different lens. Rather than debating whether research funding and recognition matter, she asks a deeper question: Who gets to define success in the first place? From institutional identity to research, mission, and excellence, this episode challenges how HBCUs measure progress and what they risk losing if they pursue someone else's standard. _______ All opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of "I Love My HBCU?" A new episode premieres every Saturday at Noon EST. Watch on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@ilovemyhbcyou Listen on Apple Podcast — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-love-my-hbcu/id1698859331 Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ump3xDUAbKxX9pH68AFIB Amazon Music — https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9bdfc506-3fd6-4279-afab-267f5e431b3c/i-love-my-hbcu Follow us on Instagram — https://instagram.com/ilovemyhbcyou LinkedIn — https://linkedin.com/company/i-love-my-hbcu

How An HBCU Became Home.

Can someone truly belong in a place where they stand out every day? Student-athlete Denver Obermeyer shares her experience attending an HBCU as a white student, from culture shock and difficult classroom conversations to finding lifelong friendships and discovering what community actually means. This isn't a conversation about fitting in. This conversation isn't just about race. It's about belonging, community, and why some of our strongest assumptions about HBCUs deserve to be challenged. _______ All opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of "I Love My HBCU?" A new episode premieres every Saturday at Noon EST. Watch on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@ilovemyhbcyou Listen on Apple Podcast — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-love-my-hbcu/id1698859331 Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ump3xDUAbKxX9pH68AFIB Amazon Music — https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9bdfc506-3fd6-4279-afab-267f5e431b3c/i-love-my-hbcu Follow us on Instagram — https://instagram.com/ilovemyhbcyou LinkedIn — https://linkedin.com/company/i-love-my-hbcu

Why I Left an HBCU I Still Recommend.

She loved her HBCU. She made lifelong friends. She would recommend the experience to others. So why did she leave? Felicia Worthy explains why the most loyal decision isn't always staying... and why knowing yourself can matter more than living up to expectations. _______ All opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of "I Love My HBCU?" A new episode premieres every Saturday at Noon EST. Watch on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@ilovemyhbcyou Listen on Apple Podcast — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-love-my-hbcu/id1698859331 Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ump3xDUAbKxX9pH68AFIB Amazon Music — https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9bdfc506-3fd6-4279-afab-267f5e431b3c/i-love-my-hbcu Follow us on Instagram — https://instagram.com/ilovemyhbcyou LinkedIn — https://linkedin.com/company/i-love-my-hbcu

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