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Anthony Ray and Mark Holden discuss the need for Criminal Justice Reform and much more... Mark Holden is the General Counsel and Senior Vice President at Koch Industries.

Anthony Ray discusses the President's Executive Order on HBCUs and how laws like the HBCU Strategy required by the National Defense Authorization can impact HBCU finances with Dr. Leonard Haynes, III, Darold Hamlin and Lyn R. Williams.

Anthony Ray and Algenon L. Cash discuss "Trump Prioritizes HBCUs with Executive Order but Politics Distract Stakeholders from Understanding Impact". Mr. Cash co-founded Wharton Gladden & Company, a boutique investment banking firm whose services include advisory, capital placement, asset management and private equity.

Anthony Ray and Dr. Ann Weade Kimbrough discuss Florida A&M University's partnership with the Black Television News Channel. Dr. Ann L. Wead Kimbrough has been Dean of the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication, Florida A&M University, since August 2012. The veteran, award-winning financial journalist is also a tenured, full professor. Dean Kimbrough is fortunate to serve some 600 undergraduate students, faculty and staff in the SJGC. She also has a distinguished, 27-year career in higher education and has served in leadership positions in government and special events management that includes the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.

Anthony Ray and Eddie Francis discuss " 'The Quad' (and Other Black Shows That Keep It Real): Why So Serious?" this week on The HBCU Nation Radio Show. Eddie Francis is the HBCU Lifestyle Podcast host and Greek life contributor. He is also a speaker, award-winning media veteran, and talent acquisition professional. Eddie is a regular contributor to "The HBCU Nation Radio Show" and award-winning "Sunday Journal" talk shows; and he has written for The Huffington Post, The Ladders, Great Black Speakers, LinkedIn, Social-Hire, Write to Bear Alms, Greek Ladders, and Careers in Government. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and you can learn more about him at EddieFrancis.com.

Anthony Ray and Lauren Victoria discuss Trump HBCU Executive Order, the HBCU Fly-In and much more.... auren Victoria Burke is a media owner, publisher and strategic communicator. Ms. Burke is the owner of Win Digital Media LLC, WDCPIX.COM and Burkewire News. She is a regular guest on News One Now with Roland Martin and MSNBC where she has been seen on Hardball with Chris Matthews and UP with Steve Kornacki. She has also delivered analysis on current events on The Tom Joyner Morning Show. Ms. Burke is a regular guest on WVON in Chicago, WURD in Philadelphia, WHUR in Washington and SIRIUS XM. Her written work has appeared in NBCNews.com, USAToday.com, TheRoot.com, Poitic365.com and newspapers across the United States via the National Newspaper Publisher's Association newswire. Ms. Burke maintains a strong working knowledge of WordPress, InDesign, Microsoft Word, Adobe PhotoShop, Dreamweaver, BookSmart, Adobe Bridge and Photo Mechanic. Ms. Burke was born and raised in New York.

Anthony Ray and Eddie Francis, Founder of the Black Greek Success Program, discuss "The Psychology of Hazing" on The HBCU Nation Radio Show.

Anthony Ray and Dr. Charlie Nelms discuss the Trump HBCU Executive Order and much more on The HBCU Nation Radio Show.

Anthony Ray talks to Terrell Jones about his infamous "Chess, Not Checkers" strategy and Graduation Trifecta model and much more...

Anthony Ray talks with UNCF/Koch Scholar, Julian D. Jones about his his efforts to support 52 students with their college education each and every year and much more... www.JulianDJones.com

Rep. Adams Talks to Host Anthony Ray about The Bipartisan Congressional HBCU Caucus. Representative Alma Adams (D) represents North Carolina's 12th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.

Rep. Walker and Johnny C. Taylor, Jr discuss with Host, Anthony Ray the upcoming GOP lawmaker meeting with HBCU Presidents in DC on February 28th. Rep. Mark Walker (R) represents the 6th Congressional District of North Carolina. Johnny C. Taylor, Jr is the President and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

Anthony Ray speaks with Mel Shaw about his piece, "Mary Bethune McLeod- World Class Fundraiser" on The HBCU Nation Radio Show.

Anthony Ray talks with Daniel Blake of the Penn Center for MSIs about his latest piece published in Diverse Issues in Higher Education entitled, "The Case for Rebranding MSIs" on The HBCU Nation Radio Show.

Lady Sonya features Brittney Lamb, the 2016-2017 Miss Elizabeth City State University on The HBCU Nation Radio Show! The discussion includes her platform, reign as Miss ECSU, campaign for Miss CIAA 2017 and future plans.

Olivia Manning, Miss Black Delaware and Delaware State University Alumna shares her story and passion for her platform with Lady Sonya on The HBCU Nation Radio Show!

Anthony Ray talks with Ray Bramble, business manager and co-executive producer of the Howard Gospel Choir about their latest project entitled, "Glorious God", travel schedule, network appearances and much more!

Anthony Ray talks with Brian K. Bridges, Ph.D. about the report published in https://www.uncf.org/pages/FDPRI-Reports entitled, "Building Better Futures: The Value of an UNCF Investment". Brian Bridges, Ph.D., is UNCF's vice president of research and member engagement and leads UNCF's Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute (FDPRI) and the Institute for Capacity Building (ICB). He serves as UNCF's chief research officer, principal editor and contributor for FDPRI's publications and the manager of internal and external projects involving capacity building, evaluation and assessment. Bridges also leads the UNCF Career Pathways Initiative, a project funded by the Lilly Endownment, to imporve job placement outcomes at HBCUs and PBIs.

Anthony Ray and Mr. Taylor discuss the Thurgood Marshall College Fund's Launch of New Research Center with Support of $26 Million Gift From Charles Koch Foundation And Koch Industries. Johnny C. Taylor is the President and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, named for the U.S. Supreme Court’s first African American Justice, Thurgood Marshall. TMCF is the only national organization that supports all Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with member-schools including the 47 publicly-supported HBCUs. Since our inception in 1987, our story has been an amazing journey. TMCF helps students acquire a high-quality college education at an affordable cost; develops leaders of tomorrow; and, connects high-performing students with top tier employment opportunities. To date, TMCF has awarded more than $250 million in assistance to its students and member-schools. TMCF member-schools remain a vital source of higher education for all students; and, more than 80% of all students enrolled in HBCUs a

Anthony Ray talks with Mel and Pearl Shaw about their piece, "The Fundraising Doctor is In - Part II", published in FUNdRaisingGoodTimes.com.