Queen of the Yard

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

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2417266/open_sms] 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 [https://fnd.us/queenoftheyard?ref=sh_8DrQy8]

Vinét Bryant: Queen, Prosecutor, Candlestick Maker

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2417266/open_sms] 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 [https://fnd.us/queenoftheyard?ref=sh_8DrQy8]

HBCU Love: The Johnsons

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2417266/open_sms] 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 [https://fnd.us/queenoftheyard?ref=sh_8DrQy8]

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

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2417266/open_sms] 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 [https://fnd.us/queenoftheyard?ref=sh_8DrQy8]

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

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2417266/open_sms] Dr. Vivian Bradley-Johnson was crowned Miss FAMU 1981 and built an unexpected royal dynasty! Support the show [https://fnd.us/queenoftheyard?ref=sh_8DrQy8]