Young. Black. Unapologetically Ready.

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]

Why Gen Z Feels So Exhausted.

A generation raised inside social media is being asked to ignore social media. That's easier said than done. Every day students are comparing grades, internships, followers, relationships, opportunities, and success stories. But what happens when you're comparing yourself to a highlight reel instead of reality and bearing the pressure of navigating adulthood in a world that feels increasingly unstable? There are no easy answers as De'Shya Clark describes her generation carrying a unique heaviness. _______ 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]

The School I Never Wanted Changed Everything.

JP was heading to Florida A & M University. Mind made up! But a scholarship offer came from Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, and his mom made the decision for him that he was NOT Florida bound. He reluctantly accepted that scholarship because “I never wanted Lincoln!” Today, he serves on Lincoln University's Board of Trustees, so what changed? If you've ever questioned whether you're making the right decision, this conversation is for you. _______ 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]

Nobody Talks About This at HBCUs.

An Asian American student at Howard University just said what most people are too afraid to admit about HBCUs. “Everything here is competition.” From faith and fame to anti-ICE protests, representation, medicine, sports, and identity, Alex Hong is bringing a perspective people are NOT expecting. And somehow… he still says Howard changed his life. This conversation is going to divide opinions. Watch the full episode now. _______ 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]