How An HBCU Became Home.

How An HBCU Became Home.

Can someone truly belong in a place where they stand out every day? Student-athlete Denver Obermeyer shares her experience attending an HBCU as a white student, from culture shock and difficult classroom conversations to finding lifelong friendships and discovering what community actually means. This isn't a conversation about fitting in. This conversation isn't just about race. It's about belonging, community, and why some of our strongest assumptions about HBCUs deserve to be challenged. _______ All opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of "I Love My HBCU?" A new episode premieres every Saturday at Noon EST. Watch on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@ilovemyhbcyou [https://www.youtube.com/@ilovemyhbcyou] Listen on Apple Podcast — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-love-my-hbcu/id1698859331 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-love-my-hbcu/id1698859331] Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ump3xDUAbKxX9pH68AFIB [https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ump3xDUAbKxX9pH68AFIB] Amazon Music — https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9bdfc506-3fd6-4279-afab-267f5e431b3c/i-love-my-hbcu [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9bdfc506-3fd6-4279-afab-267f5e431b3c/i-love-my-hbcu] Follow us on Instagram — https://instagram.com/ilovemyhbcyou [https://instagram.com/ilovemyhbcyou] LinkedIn — https://linkedin.com/company/i-love-my-hbcu [https://linkedin.com/company/i-love-my-hbcu]

Why I Left an HBCU I Still Recommend.

She loved her HBCU. She made lifelong friends. She would recommend the experience to others. So why did she leave? Felicia Worthy explains why the most loyal decision isn't always staying... and why knowing yourself can matter more than living up to expectations. _______ All opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of "I Love My HBCU?" A new episode premieres every Saturday at Noon EST. Watch on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@ilovemyhbcyou [https://www.youtube.com/@ilovemyhbcyou] Listen on Apple Podcast — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-love-my-hbcu/id1698859331 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-love-my-hbcu/id1698859331] Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ump3xDUAbKxX9pH68AFIB [https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ump3xDUAbKxX9pH68AFIB] Amazon Music — https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9bdfc506-3fd6-4279-afab-267f5e431b3c/i-love-my-hbcu [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9bdfc506-3fd6-4279-afab-267f5e431b3c/i-love-my-hbcu] Follow us on Instagram — https://instagram.com/ilovemyhbcyou [https://instagram.com/ilovemyhbcyou] LinkedIn — https://linkedin.com/company/i-love-my-hbcu [https://linkedin.com/company/i-love-my-hbcu]

When College Became A Business.

Bowie State Hall of Famer. Athletic Director. Advocate. Ayanna Tweedy doesn't argue against student-athletes earning income. She argues something more uncomfortable. College sports lost important guardrails along the way. From NIL deals and financial literacy to leadership, HBCU transparency, and what today's athletes really need beyond a paycheck, Ayanna offers an insider perspective few people are willing to say out loud. Whether you're a student-athlete, coach, parent, administrator, or HBCU supporter, this conversation brings into focus how we think about the future of higher education and college athletics. _______ All opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of "I Love My HBCU?" A new episode premieres every Saturday at Noon EST. Watch on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@ilovemyhbcyou [https://www.youtube.com/@ilovemyhbcyou] Listen on Apple Podcast — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-love-my-hbcu/id1698859331 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-love-my-hbcu/id1698859331] Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ump3xDUAbKxX9pH68AFIB [https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ump3xDUAbKxX9pH68AFIB] Amazon Music — https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9bdfc506-3fd6-4279-afab-267f5e431b3c/i-love-my-hbcu [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9bdfc506-3fd6-4279-afab-267f5e431b3c/i-love-my-hbcu] Follow us on Instagram — https://instagram.com/ilovemyhbcyou [https://instagram.com/ilovemyhbcyou] LinkedIn — https://linkedin.com/company/i-love-my-hbcu [https://linkedin.com/company/i-love-my-hbcu]

Why Freedom Isn't Always Freedom.

What if the best college experience isn't freedom... but accountability? Hampton sophomore, political science major, and civic engagement leader Kevin Jones, explains why Hampton's culture creates lifelong loyalty, why mentorship matters more than most students realize, and why Gen Z needs to rethink how it approaches voting, leadership, and political engagement. From curfews and campus traditions to student leadership and the future of American politics, Kevin makes the case that young people aren't just ready to lead. They're already leading. If you've ever wondered why Hampton students never stop talking about Hampton, this conversation explains everything. #HBCU #HamptonUniversity #CollegeStudents #GenZ #Leadership _______ All opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of "I Love My HBCU?" A new episode premieres every Saturday at Noon EST. Watch on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@ilovemyhbcyou [https://www.youtube.com/@ilovemyhbcyou] Listen on Apple Podcast — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-love-my-hbcu/id1698859331 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-love-my-hbcu/id1698859331] Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ump3xDUAbKxX9pH68AFIB [https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ump3xDUAbKxX9pH68AFIB] Amazon Music — https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9bdfc506-3fd6-4279-afab-267f5e431b3c/i-love-my-hbcu [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9bdfc506-3fd6-4279-afab-267f5e431b3c/i-love-my-hbcu] Follow us on Instagram — https://instagram.com/ilovemyhbcyou [https://instagram.com/ilovemyhbcyou] LinkedIn — https://linkedin.com/company/i-love-my-hbcu [https://linkedin.com/company/i-love-my-hbcu]

Why HBCUs Aren't What People Think.

Most people think they know what an HBCU student looks like. Maveah Griffith thought she knew too. Raised in an immigrant household, with interests that didn't fit stereotypes, she worried she wouldn't belong at an HBCU at all. Then she got there. This isn't just a conversation about college. It's a conversation about identity, belonging, and what happens when the stories we've been told turn out to be wrong. _______ All opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of "I Love My HBCU?" A new episode premieres every Saturday at Noon EST. Watch on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@ilovemyhbcyou [https://www.youtube.com/@ilovemyhbcyou] Listen on Apple Podcast — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-love-my-hbcu/id1698859331 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-love-my-hbcu/id1698859331] Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ump3xDUAbKxX9pH68AFIB [https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ump3xDUAbKxX9pH68AFIB] Amazon Music — https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9bdfc506-3fd6-4279-afab-267f5e431b3c/i-love-my-hbcu [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9bdfc506-3fd6-4279-afab-267f5e431b3c/i-love-my-hbcu] Follow us on Instagram — https://instagram.com/ilovemyhbcyou [https://instagram.com/ilovemyhbcyou] LinkedIn — https://linkedin.com/company/i-love-my-hbcu [https://linkedin.com/company/i-love-my-hbcu]