The HBCU Audio Experience
The HBCU Audio Experience

The HBCU Audio Experience

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Welcome to The HBCU Audio Experience, hosted by entrepreneur Todd Finley. The HBCU Audio Experience podcast is produced and distributed by HBCU Grad. On this podcast you'll find a mix of interviews, strategy sessions, behind the scenes, news and fireside chats with HBCU Grads and students. You'll also hear current thoughts that the HBCU Grad staff records originally for this audio experience!

Recent Episodes

#59 Award-Winning Author Sadeqa Johnson On Her Novel 'The House Of Eve,' Raising Readers, and How To Become A Published Author and Paid Speaker
FEB 7, 2023
#59 Award-Winning Author Sadeqa Johnson On Her Novel 'The House Of Eve,' Raising Readers, and How To Become A Published Author and Paid Speaker
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 then talked about how she instilled a love of reading and writing into her children. From there Sadeqa talked to us about the common traits that greats have. Sadeqa also shed light on her writing process. She was even nice enough to give us tactics and strategies that aspiring authors and speakers can use to attain their goals. In conclusion, Sadeqa gave us the advanced background and Cliff's Notes on her 5th novel, The House Of Eve. Sadeqa's 42 minute conversation was a memorable one that is sure to inspire and inform. - Follow Sadeqa on Instagram Visit Sadeqa's Website - Past guests on The HBCU Audio Experience include Secretary of HUD Marcia Fudge, Dillard University President Dr Walter Kimbrough, President and CEO of Meharry Medical College Dr James Hildreth, Dr Tiffany Turner, President of Morris Brown College Dr Kevin James, Morgan State University Professor Dr John Gallagher, Norfolk State Head Basketball Coach Robert Jones, President of Bethune Cookman University Dr Brent Chrite, Dr Rolundus Rice, Dr Sonya Okoli, Dr Kalisa Villafana, ESPN Commentator Tiffany Greene, Dr Amber Johnson, Melissa Mitchell, Atlanta Falcons receiver Khadarel Hodge, Pro Boxer Darius Fulghum, Mo'Ne Davis, Rock T Holla, Elijah Rutledge, Author Claudia Walker, Dr Hadiyah-Nicole Green, Terrance Lee, Executive Director of the NBA Foundation Greg Taylor, Rashan Ali, Super Producer Corey 'Mr Hanky' Dennard, Larry 'LA' Allen, HBCU Week Founder Ashley Christopher and Dr Kimberly Wise White.
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#58 Morgan State Professor of Social Work Dr John Gallagher on Working To Give African Americans A Voice In The Quality of Services They Receive In The Criminal Justice System
JAN 31, 2023
#58 Morgan State Professor of Social Work Dr John Gallagher on Working To Give African Americans A Voice In The Quality of Services They Receive In The Criminal Justice System
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 counselor and a professor at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr Gallagher shares his career experiences in addiction and mental health counseling, criminal justice reform, drug and alcohol counseling, teaching at Morgan State University, research on racial disparities in drug courts and so much more. This wide ranging conversation is one that you won't regret taking the time to listen to. ---- Do you prefer to watch The Interview? Subscribe to our Youtube Channel. --- Past guest on The HBCU Audio Experience include Secretary of HUD Marcia Fudge, Dillard University President Dr Walter Kimbrough, President and CEO of Meharry Medical College Dr James Hildreth, Dr Tiffany Turner, President of Morris Brown College Dr Kevin James, Norfolk State Head Basketball Coach Robert Jones, President of Bethune Cookman University Dr Brent Chrite, Dr Rolundus Rice, Dr Sonya Okoli, Dr Kalisa Villafana, ESPN Commentator Tiffany Greene, Dr Amber Johnson, Melissa Mitchell, Atlanta Falcons receiver Khadarel Hodge, Pro Boxer Darius Fulghum, Mo'Ne Davis, Rock T Holla, Elijah Rutledge, Author Claudia Walker, Dr Hadiyah-Nicole Green, Terrance Lee, Executive Director of the NBA Foundation Greg Taylor, Rashan Ali, Super Producer Corey 'Mr Hanky' Dennard, Larry 'LA' Allen, HBCU Week Founder Ashley Christopher and Dr Kimberly Wise White.
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135 MIN