Queen of the Yard

Stacey L. Holman & Tracee Loran

Queen of the Yard Podcast is dedicated to the HBCU Baddies who’ve been HBCU Campus Queens, competed for the crown, and/or those who are HBCU Campus Queen historians.

Episodes

  1. 05/30/2025

    She Lived Through Jim Crow. Her Granddaughter Campaigned Like a Boss.

    Send a text This week, Stacey L. Holman and Tracee Loran sit down with royalty—literal and legacy. We’re talking to living legend Ms. Gwendolyn G. Johnson, Miss Fisk 1951–52, and her powerhouse granddaughter Devon Johnson, Miss Maroon & White 2015–16.  From Devon’s strategic, boots-on-the-yard campaign hustle to Ms. Gwendolyn’s firsthand account of navigating Jim Crow laws—and casually being connected to a Harlem Renaissance icon (yes, really)—this episode is a celebration of beauty, brilliance, and Black womanhood across generations. Tune in for laughs, legacy, and a whole lotta #BlackGirlMagic. Support the show

    1h 27m

  2. 04/16/2025

    Vinét Bryant: Queen, Prosecutor, Candlestick Maker

    Send a text Vinét Bryant discusses her journey from Compton to reigning The Yard at Howard University to solving cold case murders as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. Support the show

    1h 22m

  3. 02/14/2025

    HBCU Love: The Johnsons

    Send a text Following the incredible interview with Dr. Vivian Bradley-Johnson and her beautiful daughters Michelle and Erika, Stacey catches up with Dr. Vivian and her hubby Frederick Johnson, Sr.  They discuss their 40-year marriage, rich family history, FAMU days, and Dr. Vivian’s successful Miss FAMU campaign.   Support the show

    1h 12m

  4. 01/29/2025

    Desi Williams: Miss Hampton Prophecy, Survivor Not a Liar, Reluctant Pageantry, Triumphant Challenge

    Send a text Dr. Desirée Williams talks about her journey from a predominantly white education in Peachtree City, Georgia where her beauty was questioned to Hampton University where her beauty was affirmed to winning "The Challenge: USA" where her beauty took a backseat to strength, endurance, and grit. Along the way she made a pitstop on “Survivor" where she was floored by Jeff Probst’s supreme research and mad adlib skills.  Support the show

    1h 39m

  5. 01/15/2025

    The FAMU Johnson Dynasty: God’s Plan, Pandemic Pivot, Campaign Snitches, Dead Days, Victorious Nites

    Send a text Dr. Vivian Bradley-Johnson was crowned Miss FAMU 1981 and built an unexpected royal dynasty! Support the show

    1h 32m

  6. 01/01/2025

    Roz White Pt. 2: Heartbreak, Boycotts, Unwanted Celebrity Proposition

    Send a text Tracee follows up with Roz to answer burning questions from listeners. WARNING: This episode deals with abortion and unwanted sexual advances/sexual harassment.  crowdfundr.com/queenoftheyard Support the show

    40 min

  7. 12/20/2024

    Roz White Pt. 1: From Childhood Insecurities to Miss Howard University

    Send a text Former Miss Howard University, Roz White, discusses her reign and how life changed once she won the title. Support the show

    1h 8m
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About

Queen of the Yard Podcast is dedicated to the HBCU Baddies who’ve been HBCU Campus Queens, competed for the crown, and/or those who are HBCU Campus Queen historians.

Information

  • Creator
    Stacey L. Holman & Tracee Loran
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Queen of the Yard
  • Show Website
    Queen of the Yard