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Andscape’s Rhoden Fellows podcast is hosted by a rotation of four undergraduate students from HBCUs who are training under New York Times award-winning columnist William C. Rhoden as the next generation of sports journalists. Through the lens of sports, the fellows discuss stories about race, class and culture.
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On this week’s episode of the Rhoden Fellows podcast, host Keion Cage and producer Kianah Robinson-Chery and welcome everyone to the Tre Way episode. They discuss with their guest Alexis Davis the first week at Hampton, hot new music from Kanye, Drake and Chloe Bailey, and HBCU football.
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This week on the Rhoden Fellows: HBCU 468 podcast, hosts Cayla Sweazie, Alexis Davis and producer Calvin Sykes are joined by biological scientist Crichanni Watson to discuss students returning to campus. They also share their thoughts on fashion and music trends that you’ll likely see and hear on the yard, as well as discuss the HBCU games of the week.
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On the first episode of the Rhoden Fellows Podcast, we meet the fifth class of Rhoden Fellows: Alexis Davis, Keion Cage, Kianah Robinson-Chery, Cayla Sweazie, Sarah Jones-Smith and Calvin Sykes. In this episode hosted by Cayla and produced by Sarah, we learn more about where the Fellows come from and their aspirations. The group discusses the summer portion of their fellowship, as well as heading back to campus. They also share some of their feelings about whether or not their campuses are requiring students to be vaccinated and name an HBCU athlete of the week!
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This week on the Rhoden Fellows Podcast, host Marissa Stubbs is joined by Jayla Jones, Ashton Edmunds, and Jonathan Scott to discuss the importance of HBCUs, the head coaching climate in the NFL, and more. Plus, the crew shared some takes from their favorite NBA teams.
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1This week on the Rhoden Fellows Podcast, Parker Owens and cohost Jayla Jones discuss a plethora of hot topics in the sports world. Parker and Jayla discuss the Doc Rivers hiring and lack of diversity in NBA with Senior NBA writer for the Undefeated, Marc Spears. The fellows also share if they believe the NFL has given up on Black Lives Matter, Deion Sanders new coaching position at Jackson State University, and the NBA Finals Predictions.
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Professional dancer and choreographer Janae Harrington highlights her journey from Miami to Los Angles via Alabama State University with fellow Hornet and host Calandrea Carter.
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The fellows unpack how stories about Black history, from a sports perspective, are framed and the impact athletes have on and off the field.
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The fellows highlight some of the overlooked sports on their campuses and the dynamics shaping student engagement beyond football and basketball, including intentional storytelling, institutional backing, and consistent recognition.
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From breaking barriers by competing in tights to becoming the first-ever HBCU gymnast, Naimah Muhammad opens up about what it truly means to stand firm in your identity on and off the mat.
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In honor of Valentine's Day, the fellows talk about the HBCU love story and how being on campus creates the possibilities of connections, the role social media plays, and how love “back in the day” compares to now.
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We’re back for the spring semester and discussing the NFL season and Super Bowl contenders, including top storylines on and off the field.
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As the HBCU football season comes to a close, the Rhoden Fellows break down everything that made this year unforgettable from classic games, surprising upsets and conference champions.
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The fellows discuss the unseen challenges and dangers students may face on HBCU campuses. The discussion sheds a light on issues that often go unreported, emphasizing the importance of awareness and accountability in creating safer spaces for every student.
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“The National Treasure” meets “The Mecca” for Howard University’s homecoming. Raigan Lydon (Morgan State), Ciara Latham (Howard) and former Rhoden Fellow Assata Allah-Shabazz trash talk before Howard hosts Morgan State.
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Calandrea Carter and Alauna Marable sit with breast cancer survivor Tralee Hale and her son, Kelee Ringo of the Philadelphia Eagles. They share their journey of resilience, love, and advocacy during Tralee’s triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis and the importance of early detection.
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Ciara Latham and Raigan Lydon interview Sierra Balgar, founder of City Girls Golf, as she discusses creating opportunities for women of color on the course in addition to her personal journey, passion for impact and the future of her program.
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From stepping onto ESPN’s Bristol campus for the first time to walking into the fall semester prepared and confident, the Rhoden Fellows reflect on an unforgettable summer.
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In June, SportsCenter anchor Jay Harris announced his prostate cancer diagnosis on Good Morning America. Harris joins the Rhoden Fellows to discuss his recovery, the importance of early detection, and his advocacy to raise awareness within the African American community.
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The Rhoden Fellows reflect on covering their first NBA Draft, from navigating press credentials to interviewing future players. They offer behind-the-scenes insight, discuss the emotions of Draft night and what it means to be part of the next generation of Black media voices.
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The Rhoden Fellows dive into the pivotal role father figures play in shaping the next generations of athletes. This podcast unpacks how Black fatherhood is redefining not only athletic success, but also identity. Join us as we honor the men who coach from the sidelines of life, and the athlete-children who carry their lessons forward on and off the playing field.
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