In this episode Randall is joined by HBCU Pulse on ClutchPoints writer Kiya Wimbush-Robinson and the duo react to the 2024 Presidential Election. They give their reaction as HBCU alumni and concerned citizens, talk about who's to blame and what's next.
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Why Kamala Harris lost the 2024 Presidential Election & What's Next

Randall & Arielle react to the Week 10 of HBCU football. They then give their Week 11 preview as homecoming season rolls on.
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HBCU Football Week 10 review & a look at Week 11

Randall & Arielle look back at week 9 and preview week 10 of HBCU Football Season.

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HBCU football week 9 review & Week 10 Preview

Election Day is only a week away so Randall hosts a special episode of HBCU Pulse Radio covering Kamala Harris's historic presidential bid. 
HBCU Pulse Radio Content Creator Christen Davis keeps you up to date on where the Kamala Harris campaign is in the final days of the campaign, including her Beyoncé endorsement, her securement of Howard University as her election day headquarters, and her final argument speech in Washington DC.
Later, Randall brings back his "Randall's Thoughts" segment to address political apathy and how a Kamala Harris Presidency could change the way politics, policy, and governance are viewed. 
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HBCU Pulse Radio 2024 Election Special

Randall & Arielle recap Week 4 of HBCU football and preview Week 5 of the season.
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HBCU Football Week 4 review & Week 5 preview; Clark Atlanta outlasts Bethune-Cookman

In this episode, Christen Davis reports on Spelman College's president taking an immediate leave of absence, Omarosa endorsing Kamala Harris for President, and Blac Chyna getting engaged at Howard University's homecoming.
Then, Randall is joined by Fax.Koolaid and the duo talk about their journey to success as media creatives at their HBCUs. Does the HBCU community truly support HBCU student creatives and what are ways that campus communities can support those leveraging college life and growing a brand?
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Angela White gets engaged at Howard University, Omarosa endorses Kamala Harris, Are HBCUs really a family

Randall & Arielle react to Week 7 of HBCU football. They then give their week 8 preview as homecoming season rolls on
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Alcorn beats Grambling, Jackson State vs. Florida A&M preview, Week 8 Quick Picks

In this episode, Randall gives a quick overview of Vice President Kamala Harris's specific policy proposals for black men in her bid to be president of the United States. Randall highlights two specific policy proposals that speak to him.
Also, HBCU Pulse Radio correspondent Christen Davis covers the success of North Carolina A&T Aggies in alumni life, the 'A Different World' HBCU tour being extended and rapper Big Boi performing at his son's HBCU homecoming concert at Bethune-Cookman University in our "Front Page Report"
Lastly, Randall is joined by Fax.Koolaid as they give a halftime report concerning 2024 HBCU Homecoming season. Are off-campus promoters hurting the on-campus homecoming energy? Why are the homecoming concert lineups weak this year? The duo breaks it down.
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Kamala Harris introduces policy proposals for black men, Front Page Report, Are the homecoming concert lineups weak this year?

Randall & Arielle react to Week 6 of HBCU football. They then give their week 7 preview as homecoming season rolls on.

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Florida A&M beats Alabama State, North Carolina Central dominates Campbell, Week 7 preview

Randall & Arielle react to the Week 4 of HBCU football. They then give their week 5 preview as homecoming season kicks off
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Grambing & Prairie View Have A 5OT Classic, HBCU Homecoming Season Begins

Randall & Arielle react to the Week 3 of HBCU football. They then give their week 4 preview as HBCU squads start in conference play.
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HBCU Football Week 3 Review & Week 4 Preview, Quick Picks

After “Not Like Us” became a chart-topping hit amid his highly anticipated beef with Drake, Kendrick Lamar has been booked to be the lead performer at Super Bowl LIX in 2025. However, many rap fans are upset and believe that Lil Wayne should be headline as the Super Bowl will be held in New Orleans.
Randall is joined by MC to discuss if Kendrick Lamar or Lil’ Wayne should’ve been booked to perform and have a discussion on who won the beef. The duo also discuss if they think Kendrick Lamar would bring an HBCU band out to help him perform “Not Like Us” and which band they think would get the honor.
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Should Kendrick Lamar or Lil Wayne perform at the Super Bowl, HBCU Band should be featured

Randall & Arielle react to the Week 2 of HBCU football. They then give their week 3 preview as HBCU squads start in conference play.
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HBCU Football Week 3 Preview: Andrew Body Injury update, Jackson State vs. Southern & Quick Picks

Randall & Arielle react to the big showdown in the Orange Blossom Classic between Alabama State and North Carolina. Did the game give us a clear picture of the season ahead of us in the SWAC & the MEAC? Also, the duo give their reactions to the the thriller between South Carolina State & Florida A&M which was Arielle’s game of the week, and give their picks for week 2! 
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Reaction to Alabama State loss, Eddie Robinson's coaching decisions injured Andrew Body

In this episode, Randall and Arielle react to the thrilling MEAC/SWAC Challenge matchup between Florida A&M and Norfolk on ABC. Florida A&M escaped with the win but Norfolk State gave them a test. 
Randall & Arielle give their takeaways from the game and if it will be indicative of their first season in the James Colzie era. The duo also preview Week 1 of the season.
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Florida A&M escapes Norfolk State, Should Dawson Odoms have gone for two?

Arielle returns to HBCU Pulse Radio to preview the 2024 HBCU Football season with Randall. This episode is sponsored by Cricket Wireless.

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2024 HBCU Football Preview & 2024 MEAC/SWAC Challenge Preview

Randall is joined by HBCU Pulse Radio contributor and Bowie State student leader MC to speak about the realities of student leadership and share their experiences. 
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The Expectation, Perception & Reality of HBCU Student Leadership

Randall is joined by HBCU Pulse writer Kiya Wimbush-Robinson to talk Season 3, Episode 4 of College Hill: Celebrity Edition.
Read Randall's written recap: https://clutchpoints.com/college-hill-celebrity-edition-recap-saucy-santana-crosses-the-line-with-disrespect
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College Hill: Celebrity Edition S3 E4: Saucy Santana is ruining the season, why is he here?

In this episode, Randall speaks with Tuskegee University alumna Renita Brooks about her HBCU experience and her journey as a business owner. She is featured in the book "The HBCU Experience: The Tuskegee University Edition".
This episode is sponsored by Babbel.
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Renita Brooks talks Tuskegee University experience, fitness journey

Randall is joined by guest host Kelly Flicks, HBCU sports analyst and contributor for Laceup Podcast Network and HBCU Redzone. Randall & Flicks react to no HBCU Players being selected in this year’s NFL Draft, the second time since 2020. They discuss why this happened, if not participating in the FCS Playoffs is a reason why, is the saying “if you’re good, they’ll find you” still true in the new era of college football. 
They then revisit the conversation of if the draft is the best pathway to get HBCU players in the NFL, the biggest HBCU Draft Prospect snubs, reactions to the Undrafted Free Agents signings and more.
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No HBCU Players Drafted To The NFL, UDFA Reaction

In this episode, Randall speaks with Grammy-nominated R&B artist DaVionne. DaVionne is already a powerhouse in the industry at the age of 24, known for her inventive R&B sound and her work on J. Cole’s "Revenge of the Dreamers III" and “Might Delete Later”. 
Randall & DaVionne speak about her rise to prominence in the music industry, advice for aspiring artists at HBCUs, HBCUs she’d like to perform at in the future as well as her take on the music industry and the state of R&B music. She also speaks on her collaborations with J. Cole and her participation in Alicia Keys's songwriting camp for She Is The Music.
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DaVionne on music journey, Alicia Keys co-sign, writing for J. Cole, HBCU ties

In this episode, Randall speaks with Tennessee State University National Alumni President Charles Galbreath Jr. Randall & Charles discuss the Tennessee legislature moving to vacate the Board of Trustees and Governor Bill Lee quickly appointing 8 TSU alumni to be a part of the new ten-member Board of Trustees. 
The duo go back to the beginning of that story, including a discussion of Senator Todd Gardenhire’s comments about Tennessee State’s growth during a hearing with Dr. Glenda Glover, the $250 million “investment”, the 2023 Comptroller’s report and the vacating of the Board of Trustees
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Tennessee State University National Alumni Association President Charles Galbreath on TSU Board of trustees being vacated

In this episode, Randall & HBCU Pulse writer Kiya Wimbush-Robinson react to the new Hulu Documentary "Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told". Randall & Kiya were both born in the late 90's and have always heard about Freaknik and the cultural event it was. However, they both believe that the documentary "missed the mark". 
The duo reacted to Kiya's article reviewing the documentary entitled "Why 'Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told' Missed The Mark" and gave suggestions as to how it could've been better. They also react to comments from the HBCU Pulse audience about the article.
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90's babies react to 'Freaknik: The Wildest Story Never Told'

In this episode, Randall speaks with former North Carolina Central QB and 2024 NFL Draft prospect Davius Richard. Randall & Davius discuss his time at North Carolina Central, including the epic clash with Jackson State in the 2022 Cricket Celebration Bowl. 
They also speak about the draft process, as Richard looks to be the first HBCU quarterback drafted since Alabama State’s Tarvaris Jackson was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in 2006. 
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Davius Richard on 2024 NFL Draft, 2022 Celebration Bowl vs. Jackson State, Celebration Bowl vs. FCS Playoffs

In this episode, Randall speaks with North Carolina A&T alumnus Jordan Brown. Brown worked as a post-production assistant for the movie “The Creator”, which was nominated for two Oscars at the 96th Academy Awards (“Best Sound” and “Visual Effects”).
Randall & Jordan discuss his time as a creative at North Carolina A&T, including his time as an Aggie Success Lader, and member of Aggie Night Live, and his productions on campus such as the “POV” series. Jordan also speaks about his post-graduate journey that led to his work on “The Creator” and his experience in the HBCUs in LA program.
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