The HBCU Hall of Fame Podcast

Today’s episode is with Mrs. Rose Rhetta. This episode is special because it was done for Hampton’s 150th legacy, and I am sharing it now that I’m officially a Hampton graduate. Mrs. Rose Rhetta is a 1939 graduate of Hampton University, and she is currently Hampton’s oldest living graduate. This interview took place when she was 100, and she is now 104. She is originally from New York, and moved to Illinois where she currently resides in 1942 when she married her college sweetheart, Henry Rhetta. Together they have an amazing legacy, with three children, Jane, Dwayne, and Henry Jr with two grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. During this interview, Mrs. Rhetta and I discuss her time at Hampton University, and her legacy at Hampton and the legacy of the university. Thanks for tuning in, and remember to rate, share, and subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehbcuexperience/support

Today’s episode is with Dr. and Mrs. Hrabowski. Dr. Freeman Hrabowski is an American educator, advocate, and mathematician. In May 1992 he began his term as president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, one of the twelve public universities composing the University System of Maryland. He and his wife, Mrs. Jaqueline Hrabowski, are graduates of Hampton University. During this interview, we discuss their time at Hampton University, Dr. Hrabowski’s role as President of UMBC, and the legacy of Hampton. Thanks for tuning in, and remember to rate, share, and subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehbcuexperience/support

Today’s episode is with Ms. Ifeoma Belonwu. Ms. Belonwu is a 2009 graduate of Hampton University, and is currently working as a Traffic Coordinator at NBCUniversal, and has previously worked with Entravision Communications. During this interview she and I discuss her time at Hampton University, the work she’s done in her career, the challenges in her industry, and the legacy of Hampton. Thanks for tuning in, and remember to rate, share, and subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehbcuexperience/support

Today’s interview is with Ms. Chrystal Gaither. Chrystal is a 2010 graduate of Hampton University, and she has her masters degree in education from Loyola Marymount University, and she has worked for Teach for America as a recruiter, as well as with companies such as IQAir and SchoolZilla in the area of business development. During this interview, she and I discuss her time at Hampton University, the work she’s done in her career, and the legacy of Hampton. Thanks for tuning in, and remember to rate, share, and subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehbcuexperience/support

Today’s episode is with Ms. Monica Coleman. Ms. Coleman is a 2002 graduate of Hampton University and she is the founder and president of her own consulting firm, M320 consulting. During this interview, she and I discuss her time at Hampton University, the work she’s done in her career, and the legacy of Hampton. Thanks for tuning in, and remember to rate, share, and subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehbcuexperience/support

Today’s episode is with Dr. Jeanette Davis. Dr. Davis is a 2008 graduate of Hampton University and 2014 graduate of the University of Maryland, and she has her undergraduate and graduate degrees in microbiology and marine and environmental science. She is currently working with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as a policy advisor to the deputy under secretary. During this interview, we discuss her time at Hampton University, the work she’s done in her career, the challenges of her industry, and the legacy of Hampton. Thanks for tuning in, and remember to rate, share, and subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehbcuexperience/support

Today’s episode is with Ms. Javonni McGlaurin. Javonni is a 2012 graduate of Hampton University and a 2018 graduate of the School of International Training’s international educational program. She is currently working with the University of Maryland as their program manager. During this interview we discuss her time at Hampton University, the work she’s done in her career, and the legacy of Hampton. Thanks for tuning in, and make sure you rate, share, and subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehbcuexperience/support

Today’s episode is with Mr. Jason Fenwick. Mr. Fenwick is a 1990 graduate of Hampton University, and a 1997 graduate of the University of Florida’s Law school. He is the managing director of Windsor, Wyeth, and Ward LLC and has been for the past 17 years. He is also an adjunct professor of law and entrepreneurship with the University of Florida’s law school. During this interview, we discuss his time at Hampton University, the work he’s done in his career, ans his family’s Hampton legacy and the legacy of the University. Thanks for tuning in, and make sure to rate, share, and subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehbcuexperience/support

Today’s episode is with Nigil Crawford. Nigil Crawford is a 2018 graduate of Hampton University, and is the owner of Nigil Crawford Photography. He is currently working as a Production Assistant with Fox Nation, and has previously worked with BET, Black Girls Rock, and Nickelodeon. During this interview we discuss his time at Hampton University, the work he’s done in his career, and the legacy of Hampton. Thanks for tuning in, and remember to rate, share, and subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehbcuexperience/support

Today’s episode is with Mr. Stephen Williamston Jr. Stephen is a 2018 graduate of Hampton University, and a 2019 graduate of international business with Hult Business School in Dubai. Currently he is working with Stanley Black and Decker Inc as their global diversity equity and inclusion lead, under their talent acquisition team. During this interview, he and I discuss his time at Hampton University, the work he’s done in his career, and the legacy of Hampton. Thanks for tuning in, and remember to rate, share, and subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehbcuexperience/support

Today’s episode is with Mr. Wes Lewis. Mr. Lewis is a 2006 graduate of Hampton University, a 2014 graduate of University of Maryland’s mba program, and a 2016 graduate of Georgetown University’s technology management program. He is currently working as an adjunct lecturer at Georgetown University, associate professor with the University of Maryland, and with Cvent as a senior web marketing manager. During this interview, we discuss his time at Hampton University, the work he’s done in his career, and the legacy of Hampton. Thanks for tuning in, and remember to rate, share, and subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehbcuexperience/support

Today’s episode is with Mr. Teddy Reeves. Mr. Reeves is a sought-after public speaker, teacher, host, and proclaimer. currently, Mr. Reeves serves as the curator of religion at the smithsonian national museum of african-american history and culture (nmaahc) in washington, d.c. He is a 2008 graduate of Hampton University, and he also received his masters in divinity from Princeton University and his PhD in education and religion from Fordham University. During this interview, Mr. Reeves and I discuss his time at Hampton University, his work with the Smithsonian, and the legacy of the university. Thanks for tuning in, and remember to rate, share, and subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehbcuexperience/support

Today’s episode is with Dr. Desiree Williams. Dr. Williams is a 2011 and 2015 graduate of Hampton University, as well as a former assistant professor in physical therapy and the director of the William R Harvey leadership institute. She is also a former Miss Virginia USA and Survivor Szn 35 Cast Member. she is currently doing work with her company A Plus Care as a physical therapist. During this interview, we discussed her time at Hampton University, the work she’s done in her career, and the legacy of Hampton. Thanks for tuning in, and remember to rate, share, and subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehbcuexperience/support

Today’s episode is with Ms. Sheila Ruffin. Sheila Ruffin is 2008 graduate of Hampton and 2011 Howard Law graduate, and she  was born near the Chesapeake Bay of Virginia’s Eastern Shore, where her grandfather, “Big Rich,” was an avid boater. At age 6, she began planning family vacations with her mother, which taught her about the travel industry. As the Tourism Manager for a Caribbean carnival company, Sheila made history by coordinating the first U.S. group to attend and participate in a Cuban carnival, which hosted 120 represented countries and 90,000 attendees. In 2012, Sheila became familiar with yachting while working in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands on yacht marina construction, impacts from boating pollution, public beach access, and port congestion. As an energy attorney since 2015, she evaluated applications for commercial marinas and boat storage facilities, and assessed pollutants on waters. Sheila earned her travel agent certification from the Travel Institute, and founded Soca Caribbean Yacht Charters to “make waves & rock the boat” in the yacht industry, and it has been featured in publications such as Travel Noire and Black Enterprise. In the interview, we discuss her time at Hampton University, as well as her time working in the tourism industry. Thanks for tuning and remember to rate, share, subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehbcuexperience/support

Welcome! Thanks for joining me. On this episode I had an open and transparent interview with Mrs Smith Pradia about how her time spent at Hampton University has impacted her life and career. Kemba Smith Pradia is a national motivational speaker, author, and criminal justice advocate. You can learn more about my guest here: https://www.kembasmith.com If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please leave a 5 star rating and a comment on why you love this podcast! Let's stay connected! ~ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_thehbcuexperience/ ~Interested in being a guest on my podcast or sponsoring an episode? Email me at: thehbcuexperience1868@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehbcuexperience/support

Today’s episode is with Ms. Ruth Carter. Ms. Carter is an Oscar award-winning American costume designer, for film and television, with over 40 films to her credit. During her near 30 year film career, she has worked with some of the top directors in Hollywood including Spike Lee, Lee Daniels, Reggie Hudlin, Steven Spielberg and Ryan Cooglar. Ms. Carter has earned three nominations for an Academy Award for Best Costume Design for her work on Spike Lee's biographical film Malcolm X (1992), Steven Spielberg's historical drama film Amistad (1997), and Ryan Coogler's superhero film Black Panther (2018), for which she was awarded the Oscar for Best Costume Design at the 91st Academy Awards. She is the first black woman to win the Oscar for Best Costume Design. She also received an Emmy nomination for her work on the 2016 reboot, “Roots.” Ms. Carter is a 1982 graduate of Hampton Institute, currently known as Hampton University, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre Arts. She also served as the keynote speaker at Hampton University’s 148th Commencement Ceremony in 2018. In this interview, Ms. Carter discuss her time at Hampton University, as well as her time working in the entertainment industry. Thanks for tuning in and remember to rate, share, and subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehbcuexperience/support

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