Homecoming the Podcast

Rose and James
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Our journeys to HBCUs weren’t planned, but they changed our lives. Howard gave boldness, confidence, and pride to a first-gen Nigerian American who barely knew what an HBCU was. Bowie turned a reluctant choice into a lifelong family, brotherhood through Omega Psi Phi and resilience shaped a hesitant student into a proud graduate. HBCUs gave us more than education—they gave us purpose, pride, and a deep connection to our culture. Through our podcast, we celebrate the magic of HBCUs, sharing stories of transformation, community, and the legacy that continues to inspire.We amplify the legacy of HBCUs—giving voice to untold experiences, bringing life to rich stories, and shining a light on their profound impact. Homecoming is the voice and heartbeat of HBCUs.   

  1. JAN 8

    Can Michael Vick, Tyler Perry, and Record Applications Redefine HBCU Legacy?

    This podcast now serves as a platform to amplify the voices of HBCU students and alumni, revealing the profound impacts they have on their communities and beyond. Each episode dives deep into the rich stories that extend past homecoming, highlighting the resilience, innovation, and achievements that continue to shape the HBCU legacy.  By tuning in, you’re not just listening; you’re becoming part of a movement that honors the past while looking toward the future. Whether you’re an alum, a current student, or someone curious about the HBCU experience, this podcast invites you to celebrate the narratives that make these institutions extraordinary. Your connection to HBCUs matters, and together, we can elevate these stories to inspire generations to come.  Join us in preserving and celebrating the legacy of HBCUs. Your story matters, and together, we can shape the narrative for generations to come  Michael Vick was a legend on the NFL field and many attribute him to changing the way the position of Quarterback is played.  Vick now has a huge task in front of him now being the head coach of HBCU Norfolk State. This ia a great trend that we have seen. Can Vick turn around the Spartans and lead them to a MEAC Championship? Per the Virginia Pilot  https://www.instagram.com/p/DD7mfaNymNk/?img_index=1  HBCU Legacy- For the past year we there has been a explosion of HBCU enrollments and applications at the following HBCU’sHoward,Spelman, Morgan and Morehouse College.  Why is the interest of HBCU enrollment up right now?  Per Instagram buyblackeconmics  https://www.instagram.com/p/DDH7NHVuDF0/  HBCU Tradition- Netflix has been known to push the boundaries, they have done it again with a New Movie called The Six Triple Eight written and Produced by Tyler Perry about the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-Black and all-female battalion, in World War II.  The 6888th was led by Charity Adams Earley who was assigned to fix the backlog of mail for thousands of American Troops serving in Europe.  With the traveling elements, a foreign country and Racism also dealing with a  rat infested grammar school which they had to turn into barracks.  They had 6 months to fix the mail backlog and did it in 90 days.

    1h 12m

  2. 12/18/2024

    Will FIU Be Willie Simmons Ultimate Dream or a Tough Reality?

    This podcast now serves as a platform to amplify the voices of HBCU students and alumni, revealing the profound impacts they have on their communities and beyond. Each episode dives deep into the rich stories that extend past homecoming, highlighting the resilience, innovation, and achievements that continue to shape the HBCU legacy.  By tuning in, you’re not just listening; you’re becoming part of a movement that honors the past while looking toward the future. Whether you’re an alum, a current student, or someone curious about the HBCU experience, this podcast invites you to celebrate the narratives that make these institutions extraordinary. Your connection to HBCUs matters, and together, we can elevate these stories to inspire generations to come.  Join us in preserving and celebrating the legacy of HBCUs. Your story matters, and together, we can shape the narrative for generations to come  Yard News- Former FAMU Head Coach Wilie Simmons finally got his dream job at FIU   Willie Simmons is going back to Florida coaching and its Dream Job Florida International University.  He always wanted to be a D-1 Head Football coach and now he gets his shot. Per the Tallahassee Democrat  https://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/local/2024/12/07/coach-willie-simmons-journey-from-quincy-to-famu-to-duke-to-fiu/76839854007/  HBCU Excellence-Hampton women's basketball recently pulled off a historic upset against Georgia, winning 76-74 in overtime on December 1, 2024. This victory marked Hampton's first win against a Power Four program since beating Alabama in 2019. The Pirates' thrilling comeback was capped off by Tyra Kennedy's go-ahead bucket with just one second remaining in overtime  Per Article by HBCU Sports  https://hbcusports.com/2024/12/01/hampton-womens-hoops-upset-sec-school-heres-how-historic-it-was/  HBCU Legacy-The  2nd HBCU Honors aired on BET on Dec 1, 2024  During the honors the  Grammy-winning couple J. Ivy and Tarrey Torae captivated the audience with a poetic musical tribute, unveiling a groundbreaking $100M campaign to uplift HBCU students.  The HBCU Honors  https://www.instagram.com/p/DDF8GJhPndK/

    1h 1m

  3. 12/04/2024

    Breaking Barriers or Breaking the Bank? The Legacy of Black Athletes and HBCUs

    By tuning in, you’re not just listening; you’re becoming part of a movement that honors the past while looking toward the future. Whether you’re an alum, a current student, or someone curious about the HBCU experience, this podcast invites you to celebrate the narratives that make these institutions extraordinary. Your connection to HBCUs matters, and together, we can elevate these stories to inspire generations to come.  Join us in preserving and celebrating the legacy of HBCUs. Your story matters, and together, we can shape the narrative for generations to come    HBCU Excellence-This post is from HBCU Alum which is about before integration the best High school athletes only Attended HBCU’s.  This is an interesting topic on how the SEC and college Football blew up because of the best black athletes are on the field.  Per HBCU ALUM “FBS Power 5 conferences like the SEC can attribute much of their success on the field, newer facilities, and financial profits due to the labor of Black athletes.  This is from a documentary called Breaking the Huddle: The Integration of College Football by William C. Rhoden https://www.instagram.com/p/DCo15GTxpNw/  HBCU Legacy-Per the HBCU Gameday The Shawn Carter Foundation, with generous support from Toyota Motor North America, is proud to introduce Champions for Financial Legacy (CFFL), a comprehensive financial education initiative designed to empower students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and surrounding communities.  Jay Z and his Mom runs the foundation and are giving back to HBCUS now this is a hot topic in the comments because its mixed reviews.  One side is for it and the other side is why can’t we do this ourselves, Which side are you on??   https://hbcugameday.com/2024/11/15/jay-zs-shawn-carter-foundation-starts-hbcu-initiative/   HBCU Tradition-How was going to an HBCU is the 2000’s( oh man we are revealing our Age I went to Bowie from 2000-2007 and Rose Im going to say 2005-2010?)  Lets talk about some of our fun times at our HBCU’s during that time Check out the link below  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCeuZkOCkMm/

    1h 9m

  4. 07/02/2024

    Explosive Allegations: Halleemah Nash Exposes JJ Redick's Past

    Yard News-Halleemah Nash took to her X account to allege that new Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick called her a racial slur when both were students at Duke University. Per HBCU Pulse  https://www.instagram.com/p/C8uFQ__NEfu/  Sport News-THE LSU BAND WILL PLAY NECK IN THE EA CFB25 GAME 🚨. Neck was created by an HBCU and once again we don’t get acknowledged for our creation, They are not like US!!! Per HBCU GameDay  https://hbcugameday.com/2024/05/30/college-football-game-wont-feature-hbcus-but-will-feature-neck/  Yard News-A post on Twitter has gone viral over a list of topics that a Public Speaking Professor won’t allow students to speak about during their assignments. The Some of the topics are below BLMGlobal Warming  Black Wall StreetSocial Media Usage African TownCOVID/Mask v unmask JuneteenthMental Health  HBCUs    Racism GMO foodsTime Mangment DepressionGrading Systems Diet/Exercise #Metoo Movement  Per HBCU Pulse  https://www.instagram.com/p/C8IsXFjtVdx/

    1h 6m

  5. 06/10/2024

    Faith Over Fraternity: Christians Denounce BGLOs as Idolatrous

    Faith Over Fraternity: Christians Denounce BGLOs as Idolatrous Join us as we dive into the rich history, culture, and achievements of HBCUs, and gain a deeper understanding of the vital role they play in shaping our society. That's why we're dedicated to bringing you the latest news on HBCU life, culture, and history. Don't miss out on the opportunity to listen and learn from the diverse perspectives of HBCU students, alumni, and faculty members. Tune in now and explore the untold stories of HBCUs with us.  Yard News-Lets Talk about denouncing HBCUs and Greek Orgs   Angelise Prince details the reasons behind her decision to renounce the private, HBCU Spelman in Atlanta, Georgia.  Prince recounts her newfound connection with her faith, attributing it to God’s calling. She then expresses a strong desire for a deeper relationship with God  During this spiritual awakening, she says she received insights from God and revelations about aspects of her life that were not aligned with God’s will  Specifically, Prince mentions Spelman College and implies that they made a covenant with a ‘demonic entity.’ She expresses discomfort with the rituals and activities she believed to be demonic happening at Spelman  Per HBCU Buzz https://www.instagram.com/hbcubuzz/  Sports News-The NCAA is trying to figure out how to pay a massive bill and HBCUs are on the hook for it as well. The House vs. NCAA anti-trust lawusuit found that nearly $3 billion is owed to former student-athletes, according to Yahoo Sports.  The damages are largely due to broadcast revenue attributable to Power 5 football and men's basketball as well as NIL, video games and other issues. The NCAA, Big Ten, Big 12, Atlantic Coast Conference, Pac-12 and Southeastern Conference are defendants in the House case, and they are responsible for 24 percent of the money owed. The NCAA national office is expected to pay 41 percent of the damages. Per Centre Daily Times  Read more at: https://www.centredaily.com/sports/college/article288626204.html  Yard News-FAMU, the nation's top-ranked historically Black public university, now seems to have severed all public ties with Gerami, the CEO of Batterson Farms Corp. In a Thursday interview with the Tallahassee Democrat (@tallahasseedemocrat), Gerami said he didn't watch the special meeting, adding he was "on vacation and trying his hand at pickleball and was unable to tune in." 🧐⁠ ⁠FAMU, the nation's top-ranked historically Black public university, now seems to have severed all public ties with Gerami, the CEO of Batterson Farms Corp. In a Thursday interview with the Tallahassee Democrat (@tallahasseedemocrat), Gerami said he didn't watch the special meeting, adding he was "on vacation and trying his hand at pickleball and was unable to tune in." 🧐⁠ Per HBCU Buzz https://www.instagram.com/p/C7Owaxksvvd/

    1h 26m

  6. 05/16/2024

    Was FAMU Hoodwinked? $237M Donation in Question, Audit Ordered by University

    Join us as we dive into the rich history, culture, and achievements of HBCUs, and gain a deeper understanding of the vital role they play in shaping our society. That's why we're dedicated to bringing you the latest news on HBCU life, culture, and history. Don't miss out on the opportunity to listen and learn from the diverse perspectives of HBCU students, alumni, and faculty members. Tune in now and explore the untold stories of HBCUs with us.  News-Is TikTok ruining HBCU recruiting and now TikTok is getting banned in the US!!! Per HBCU Pulse  https://www.instagram.com/p/C6Gt4aPPChz/  Student News-A graduation ceremony for nursing students at Howard University ended abruptly Thursday after the auditorium reached capacity.  The graduation was at Cramton Auditorium for the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, the building was at capacity and loved ones were locked out and then the graduation was ended by Dr. Gina S. Brown. Per NBC News https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/let-us-in-howard-u-nursing-graduation-cut-off-after-venue-reaches-capacity/3613069/?amp=1  Yard News-FAMU ‘pauses’ $237M donation amid scrutiny; University to audit major gift process from CEO Gregory Gerami of the Batterson Farms Corporation.  The donation is under investigation and is on pause by the University. Per CBS News https://www.wctv.tv/2024/05/10/famu-pauses-237m-donation-amid-scrutiny-school-audit-major-gift-process/

    1h 18m

  7. 03/04/2024

    “HBCUs Shouldn't Be a Choice?" David Banner Sparks Debate!

    “HBCUs Shouldn't Be a Choice?" David Banner Sparks Debate! Join us as we dive into the rich history, culture, and achievements of HBCUs, and gain a deeper understanding of the vital role they play in shaping our society. That's why we're dedicated to bringing you the latest news on HBCU life, culture, and history. Don't miss out on the opportunity to listen and learn from the diverse perspectives of HBCU students, alumni, and faculty members. Tune in now and explore the untold stories of HBCUs with us.  Please follow us on podcast and streaming platforms below https://linktr.ee/homecomingthehbcupo...  In this Episode we discuss the cast of "A Different World" is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the show by launching a ten-city HBCU tour! The tour is in celebration of the show's 35th anniversary. The tour is slated to start on February 29th in Atlanta Per HBCU Pulse https://www.instagram.com/p/C3s1_ouO_yn/ Rapper and Activist David Banner says Black people are the only community that sends its best and brightest students to predominantly white institutions.  “HBCU’s shouldn’t be a choice.  It should be Black people’s only choice… Per Black Millionaires IG https://www.instagram.com/p/C3xx7O4ub1G/  The Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl, presented by the Black College Football Hall of Fame, is a postseason all-star game showcasing the best NFL draft-eligible football players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. It was broadcast live on NFL Network on February 24,2024. Per HBCU Legacy Bowl https://www.hbculegacybowl.com/

    53 min

  8. 02/19/2024

    Usher x Sonic Boom: HBCU Magic at Halftime!

    Usher x Sonic Boom: HBCU Magic at Halftime! Join us as we dive into the rich history, culture, and achievements of HBCUs, and gain a deeper understanding of the vital role they play in shaping our society. That's why we're dedicated to bringing you the latest news on HBCU life, culture, and history. Don't miss out on the opportunity to listen and learn from the diverse perspectives of HBCU students, alumni, and faculty members. Tune in now and explore the untold stories of HBCUs with us.  Please follow us on podcast and streaming platforms below https://linktr.ee/homecomingthehbcupo...  In this Episode we discuss the Jackson State University Sonic Boom of The South accompanied Usher on the field in Las Vegas as he performed some of the biggest hits of his 30-year career on Sunday night on the Super Bowl halftime stage.  Per HBCU Buzz https://www.instagram.com/p/C3QRhQpMAky/?img_index=1  There are several players, coaches and front office staff with #HBCU ties in Super Bowl LVIII:Terry Bradden - Howard/Tuskegee (Chiefs Staff),Brian Cook - Howard/Cincinnati (Chiefs DB)Ted Crews - SC State (Chiefs Front Office),.Corry Rush - Texas Southern (49ers Front Office)SC State's Javon Hargrave (49ers) and Fayetteville State's Joshua Williams (Chiefs).  Per Clutch Points  https://clutchpoints.com/super-bowl-lviii-to-feature-two-hbcu-alumni

    57 min
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Our journeys to HBCUs weren’t planned, but they changed our lives. Howard gave boldness, confidence, and pride to a first-gen Nigerian American who barely knew what an HBCU was. Bowie turned a reluctant choice into a lifelong family, brotherhood through Omega Psi Phi and resilience shaped a hesitant student into a proud graduate. HBCUs gave us more than education—they gave us purpose, pride, and a deep connection to our culture. Through our podcast, we celebrate the magic of HBCUs, sharing stories of transformation, community, and the legacy that continues to inspire.We amplify the legacy of HBCUs—giving voice to untold experiences, bringing life to rich stories, and shining a light on their profound impact. Homecoming is the voice and heartbeat of HBCUs.   

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  • Creator
    Rose and James
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 Homecoming the Podcast
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