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Hosea Helps ( a.k.a. Hosea Feed The Hungry and Homeless) was founded by Hosea Williams, most notably known as Martin Luther King Jr.'s trusted officer of the SCLC during the Civil Rights Movement, and later led Georgia's largest Civil Rights march to Montgomery, Alabama. In Hosea Williams' memory, his daughter, philanthropist, respected actress, and CEO of Hosea Helps, Elisabeth Omilami, discusses the Unbought and Unbossed HBCU College Tour with our Host, Anthony Ray.

Robert Mason joins the broadcast to discuss college admissions and the continued success of the Common Black College Application. He is the President of EDU, Inc. and the Fonder of the Common Black College Application. (Twitter@CommonBlkCollAp )

Deedra Morley Artis, also known as Ms. Dee, is the founder and editor of HOLLA’! Cheer and Dance Magazine. Ms. Dee and HOLLA’! are the host sponsor of the Black College Cheer and Dance Championship | BCCDC Invitational Cup to be held in Fayetteville NC on April 9, 2016.Ms. Dee has been involved in cheer and dance for over 40 years. She created HOLLA’! Cheer and Dance Magazine as the 1st publication devoted to African Americans involved in the sports of cheer and dance. (Twitter @Hollacheerdance )

Anthony Ray converses with the White House Inititiative's -HBCU AllStars : • Leon G. White, Ph.D., is a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, earning both his bachelor's degree and doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering. While in graduate school he served as President of the Engineering Research Center for Revolutionizing Metallic Biomaterials' Student Leadership Council while also being honored as a Title III Fellowship recipient. He is also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. He currently works at Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems in Linthicum Heights, MD and participates in a highly competitive professional development program. In the future he hopes to be a leader in corporate America while inspiring youth to reach their dreams. • Whitney Johnson is a native of Surry County, Virginia. In May 2015, she graduated summa cum laude and with honors from Hampton University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and a minor in Leadership Studies. Whitney currently works as a Cli

Dr. Nelms and our Host, Anthony Ray discuss, part two of “Prerequisites for a Successful Presidency, Part II” Charlie Nelms, Ed.D. is an HBCU advocate, transformational servant-leader, a motivational speaker, and a consultant with more than 40 years of expertise in higher education. . (Twitter@CharlieNelms)

Dr. Nelms and our Host, Anthony Ray discuss part one of a two-part series entitled, “Prerequisites for a Successful Presidency, Part I”. Charlie Nelms, Ed.D. is an HBCU advocate, transformational servant-leader, a motivational speaker, and a consultant with more than 40 years of expertise in higher education. Dr. Nelms and our Host, Anthony Ray will discuss, “Prerequisites for a Successful Presidency, Part II”. (Twitter@CharlieNelms)

Dr. Larry J. Walker is an educational consultant focused on supporting historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). His research examines the impact environmental factors have on the academic performance and social emotional functioning of students from HBCUs. He shares his piece, “Protecting Cheyney’s Legacy” published in TheEdAdvocate.org. (Twitter@LarryJWalker2)

Dr. Larry Walker discusses his Research Brief with our Host, Anthony Ray entitled, "Trauma, Environmental Stressors, and the African-American College Student: Research, Practice, and HBCUs" https://www2.gse.upenn.edu/cmsi/sites/gse.upenn.edu.cmsi/files/Walker%20Research%20Brief%20%28final%29.pdf

Darold Hamlin, Dr. Melvin Greer and Lyn R. Williams joins our Host, Anthony Ray to discuss their "HBCU Path To Sustainability Contracting Initiative".

Dr. Kenyatta Cavil joins our Host, Anthony Ray to discuss the upcoming HBCU-Athletics Research Consortium . The purpose of the HBCU-ARC is to promote academic excellence and research opportunities among sport management majors. The HBCU-ARC will provide a platform for Sport Management Program majors to graduate with confidence and ready for middle management sports positions or enter into graduate sport management programs. (Twitter @ DrKenyattaCavil)

The HBCU Nation Radio Show, HBCU Queens, presents Miss Black America 2015-2016, Jelisa Barringer! Jelisa is also an alumna of Central State University! (Twitter @UrzTruly_Jelisa) Jelisa Barringer Miss Black Ohio 2014 - 2015 Jelisa Barringer is from Columbus, Ohio, where she attended Brookhaven High School. She is a graduate of Central State University ‘14, located in Wilberforce, Ohio. During Jelisa’s years at Central State University (CSU), she was a part of many activities including being a member of the Grammy- nominated CSU chorus and mentoring incoming freshmen as a student ambassador. Jelisa earned the title of Competent Communicator and Motivational Speaker in her role as the president of the Toastmasters International Speech Club. Jelisa also was elected, by her student body to the Central State University Royal Court, and Student Government Association. As the reigning Miss Black Ohio, Jelisa’s current platform is ‘Big Sisterly Love,’ where she is a big sister to youth and serves as

Dr. Robert Bullard joins our Host, Anthony Ray on #TheHBCUNationRadioShow to share the importance of why "HBCUs Must Lead on Climate Justice". Dr. Bullard is the lead author and principal investigator on several new book projects and research undertakings that address environmental health, energy, transportation, climate justice, and racial equity.

Taft Gaddy, Mr. Waterman is joins Anthony on #TheHBCUNationRadioShow! Taft is a hydrologist and owner of Artisian Water Partners, LLC. and shares his insight on the importance of clean water solutions, childhood obesity and more! He can be reached at www.mrwaterman.com

Dr. Nelms and Anthony Ray discuss the White House HBCU Week Conference 2015. The Annual National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Week Conference was planned under the leadership of the White House Initiative on HBCUs and with input from the President’s Board of Advisors on HBCUs and its conference sponsors . It provided a forum to exchange information and shared innovations among and between institutions. Stakeholders, included: federal agencies, private sector companies and philanthropic organizations.

Dr. Brian K. Bridges serves as Vice President, Research and Member Engagement, and leads UNCF's Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute (FDPRI). In this role Dr. Bridges 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. Dr. Bridges joins our Host, Anthony Ray to discuss the "UNCF AND LILLY ENDOWMENT INC. ANNOUNCE $50 MILLION INITIATIVE TO BETTER PREPARE STUDENTS FOR 21ST CENTURY JOBS Second-largest Gift in UNCF History is Aimed at Helping Address the Unemployment and Underemployment Crisis Facing College Graduates - Crisis is particularly acute for African Americans."

James Minor is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Higher Education Programs. Dr. Minor discusses with our Host, Anthony Ray, competitive programs, America’s College Promise Act of 2015, Student Loan Repayment Plan, and additional activities aimed at Strengthening HBCUs.

Listen to CEO of Tradition Ever Since, Gerard Murray in a great conversation with our Host, Anthony Ray for #TheHBCUNationRadioShow! Gerard discusses the HBCU market, the TRADITION brand and more!

Evangeline Mitchell, Esq , Founder of the National HBCU Pre-Law Summit talks about The 2nd Annual National HBCU Pre-Law Summit that was held in Atlanta Georgia.

@MarybethGasman @FeleciaCommodore and Andrés Castro Samayoa present "Black Colleges Matter and We Have the Data To Prove It" published in @Newsweek

Ramon Goings presents his piece, "Increasing the representation of African American male medical doctors: A call to action " with our Host, Anthony Ray on #TheHBCUNationRadioShow @TheEdvocate @RamonGoings Morgan State University