Navigating the Ivory Tower

WPTS Radio

Navigating the Ivory Tower is a Black Culture podcast presented by WPTS Radio that discusses the ups and downs and experiences of Black students attending a Predominantly White Institution. Join us for interviews, panels, and table talk conversations from Black students sharing their stories, challenges, and advice for navigating the ivory tower.

Episodes

  1. Mar 22

    Young, Black, and Leading: Austin Davis’ Story

    This episode of Navigating the Ivory Tower we have a special interview guest, Austin Davis the Lt. Governor of Pennsylvania. He is the first Black Lieutenant Governor in Commonwealth history. We discussed his journey as an African American man in politics and what important issues Davis advocates for!

    35 min

  2. Mar 13

    Black in Broadcasting: Navigating Media at a PWI

    Navigating the Ivory Tower collabs with ORB for a podcast episode all about being Black in Broadcasting, PWI's, and Personal stories.

    23 min

  3. 12/02/2025

    Becoming vs. Being: A Dialogue on Black Masculinity

    Join me in a conversation with entrepreneur Jason Garland Jr. as he shares how he navigates, Black masculinity, expectations, and the pressure that comes with success as a young Black man at a PWI.

    56 min

  4. 10/27/2025

    Sick and Tired: Tired and Sick

    This episode delves into what expereincing Black fatigue feels like as Black students at a PWI. Kay Davis discusses what this has been like for her as a Pitt Student!

    1h 4m

  5. 04/29/2025

    This Ain’t in the Faculty Handbook

    This Episode explores a new spin this time...about what it's like for Black professors to teach at a Predominantly white Institution. With special guest Dr. Amanda Boston a University of Pittsburgh Professor.

    1h 3m

  6. 04/24/2025

    Sis, Let’s Talk About These Athletes

    This episode features a conversation on the topic of what it's like for Black Women to date Black athletes at a PWI as well as, a Black athletes perspective on this topic.      Theme Music: "Blissful" by Unknown

    44 min

  7. 04/01/2025

    Mixed Signals

    This episode features a conversation what it’s truly like for multiracial students navigating white and Black spaces, particularly at a Predominantly White Institution.  Theme Music: "Blissful" by Unknown

    1h 17m

  8. 02/26/2025

    The Talk They Didn’t Give Us: sex ed lessons we should have had

    This episode focuses on the importance of safe sex education for Black Students at perdominantly white institutions. The podcast would cover how sex education does not often address specific cultural and social challenges students of color face.      Theme Music: "Blissful" by Unknown

    57 min

  9. 01/27/2025

    From HBCU to PWI

    This episode features a student named Ava Nicholas, who formally attended the HBCU Howard University. Now that she's at Pitt, she opens up to listeners discussing how this change of going to a PWI is a different world than what she is used to.      Theme Music: "Blissful" by Unknown

    55 min

  10. 12/09/2024

    Romance...Can We Find It?

    This episode dives into territory about dating at a PWI. What it's like for Black men vs. Black Women.   Theme Music: "Blissful" by Unknown

    50 min

  11. 11/22/2024

    There's no way you just said that...

    This episode is about microaggressions that students have experienced attending a PWI.   Theme Music: "Blissful" by Unknown

    53 min

  12. 11/08/2024

    Black Women Make a Difference

    Join Jade as she talks with Zoey, Immananuala, and Chichi about Black Women at the University of Pittsburgh studying medicine, health care, and stem related fields. Theme Music: "Blissful" by Unknown

    46 min
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About

Navigating the Ivory Tower is a Black Culture podcast presented by WPTS Radio that discusses the ups and downs and experiences of Black students attending a Predominantly White Institution. Join us for interviews, panels, and table talk conversations from Black students sharing their stories, challenges, and advice for navigating the ivory tower.

Information

  • Creator
    WPTS Radio
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright WPTS Radio
  • Show Website
    Navigating the Ivory Tower