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This week's guest is Dr. David Thomas, the 12th President of Morehouse College. He shares stories of his years growing up, and the relationships that shaped his early life that places him on the path to the office he holds today. He also offers insights into leadership and organizational management. You don't want to miss this episode. It's Easy Son: Life Lessons on Your Journey To Your Promise is a weekly, one-hour broadcast of interviews of thought leaders from a broad spectrum of society where we ask them about their journey from childhood to the place they hold now in society. The show is birthed out of my first book published in October of 2019. It is entitled, "It's Easy Son, Quit Making Things Difficult: Lasting Life Lessons from a Coach and Mentor". ______________________________________________________________ It's Easy Son: Life Lessons on Your Journey To Your Promise airs on HBCUiRadio and HBCU Smart TV ( Amazon Fire TV, Roku and HBCUNation.org) on Wednesday evenings at 8pm ET and weekends at 8am

#ICYMI Gerald Hector talks with Dr. Dorothy Cowser Yancy on IT'S EASY SON! This is an awesome conversation with a tremendous leader, visionary and trailblazer in Higher Education. @HBCUiRadio @HBCUSmartTV

IT'S EASY SON is a broadcast that consists of interviews of thought leaders from a broad spectrum of society where we ask them about their journey from childhood to the place they hold now in society. The show is birthed out of my first book published in October of 2019. It is entitled, "It's Easy Son, Quit Making Things Difficult: Lasting Life Lessons from a Coach and Mentor"

Interviews of thought leaders from a broad spectrum of society where we ask them about their journey from childhood to the place they hold now in society. The show is birthed out of my first book published in October of 2019. It is entitled, "It's Easy Son, Quit Making Things Difficult: Lasting Life Lessons from a Coach and Mentor" The broadcast airs on @HBCUiRadio and HBCU Smart TV. For more information, please visit hbcunation.org and geraldhector.com Twitter@FaithWalking3 Instagram @geraldhector2, [email protected], LinkedIn@gerald-hector-2162547

In the Huddle with Lurone "Coach" Jennings is a weekly one-hour broadcast on HBCUiRadio which topics include Professional Development, Economic Empowerment and Upward Mobility. Coach Jennings is a proud alumn of Fisk University, located in Nashville Tennessee. In the Huddle with Lurone "Coach" Jennings broadcasts on @HBCUiRadio and @HBCUSmartTV ( Amazon Fire TV and Roku) on Monday evenings at 7pm ET and weekends at 9am and 3pm ET. You can join Lurone Jennings on Facebook and Instagram LuroneCoachJennings.com and HBCUNation.org

In the Huddle with Lurone "Coach" Jennings is a weekly one-hour broadcast on HBCUiRadio which topics include Professional Development, Economic Empowerment and Upward Mobility. Coach Jennings is a proud alumn of Fisk University, located in Nashville Tennessee. In the Huddle with Lurone "Coach" Jennings broadcasts on @HBCUiRadio and @HBCUSmartTV ( Amazon Fire TV and Roku) on Monday evenings at 7pm ET and weekends at 9am and 3pm ET. You can join Lurone Jennings on Facebook and Instagram LuroneCoachJennings.com and HBCUNation.org

In the Huddle with Lurone "Coach" Jennings is a weekly one-hour broadcast on HBCUiRadio which topics include Professional Development, Economic Empowerment and Upward Mobility. Coach Jennings is a proud alumn of Fisk University, located in Nashville Tennessee. In the Huddle with Lurone "Coach" Jennings broadcasts on @HBCUiRadio and @HBCUSmartTV ( Amazon Fire TV and Roku) on Monday evenings at 7pm ET and weekends at 9am and 3pm ET. You can join Lurone Jennings on Facebook and Instagram LuroneCoachJennings.com and HBCUNation.org

In the Huddle with Lurone "Coach" Jennings is a weekly one-hour broadcast on HBCUiRadio which topics include Professional Development, Economic Empowerment and Upward Mobility. Coach Jennings is a proud alumn of Fisk University, located in Nashville Tennessee. In the Huddle with Lurone "Coach" Jennings broadcasts on @HBCUiRadio and @HBCUSmartTV ( Amazon Fire TV and Roku) on Monday evenings at 7pm ET and weekends at 9am and 3pm ET. You can join Lurone Jennings on Facebook and Instagram LuroneCoachJennings.com and HBCUNation.org

IT'S EASY SON consists of interviews of thought leaders from a broad spectrum of society where we ask them about their journey from childhood to the place they hold now in society. The show is birthed out of my first book published in October of 2019. It is entitled, "It's Easy Son, Quit Making Things Difficult: Lasting Life Lessons from a Coach and Mentor" The broadcast airs on @HBCUiRadio and HBCU Smart TV. For more information, please visit hbcunation.org and geraldhector.com Twitter@FaithWalking3 Instagram @geraldhector2, [email protected], LinkedIn@gerald-hector-2162547

Interviews of thought leaders from a broad spectrum of society where we ask them about their journey from childhood to the place they hold now in society. The show is birthed out of my first book published in October of 2019. It is entitled, "It's Easy Son, Quit Making Things Difficult: Lasting Life Lessons from a Coach and Mentor" The broadcast airs on @HBCUiRadio and HBCU Smart TV. For more information, please visit hbcunation.org and geraldhector.com Twitter@FaithWalking3 Instagram @geraldhector2, [email protected], LinkedIn@gerald-hector-2162547

Interviews of thought leaders from a broad spectrum of society where we ask them about their journey from childhood to the place they hold now in society. The show is birthed out of my first book published in October of 2019. It is entitled, "It's Easy Son, Quit Making Things Difficult: Lasting Life Lessons from a Coach and Mentor" The broadcast airs on @HBCUiRadio and HBCU Smart TV. For more information, please visit hbcunation.org and geraldhector.com Twitter@FaithWalking3 Instagram @geraldhector2, [email protected], LinkedIn@gerald-hector-2162547

Bishop Claude Alexander joined us to share powerful words of wisdom. He spoke about his early years in Mississippi, to his time at Morehouse College in Atlanta, and now in his current role as the Pastor of The Park Church in Charlotte, North Carolina for the past thirty years. He left us with messages for young people, especially young professionals, about how they should view what we are seeing today. This is an episode you don’t want to miss. #itseasyson. Interviews of thought leaders from a broad spectrum of society where we ask them about their journey from childhood to the place they hold now in society. The show is birthed out of my first book published in October of 2019. It is entitled, "It's Easy Son, Quit Making Things Difficult: Lasting Life Lessons from a Coach and Mentor" The broadcast airs on @HBCUiRadio and HBCU Smart TV. For more information, please visit hbcunation.org and geraldhector.com Twitter@FaithWalking3 Instagram @geraldhector2, [email protected], LinkedIn@gerald-hector

In the Huddle with Lurone "Coach" Jennings is a weekly one-hour broadcast on HBCUiRadio which topics include Professional Development, Economic Empowerment and Upward Mobility. Coach Jennings is a proud alumn of Fisk University, located in Nashville Tennessee. In the Huddle with Lurone "Coach" Jennings broadcasts on @HBCUiRadio and @HBCUSmartTV ( Amazon Fire TV and Roku) on Monday evenings at 7pm ET and weekends at 9am and 3pm ET. You can join Lurone Jennings on Facebook and Instagram LuroneCoachJennings.com and HBCUNation.org

Anthony Ray presents the HBCU Nation Alumni Spotlight with William Hubbard, alumn of North Carolina A&T State University. For over 48 years, William “Bill” Hubbard has been a noteworthy leader in the Financial Services Industry! You may know him from his work as the CEO/President of First Merchants Financial Services, but Bill can also be credited with contributions to Businesses, Education, and Community. William “Bill” Hubbard has been honored with the BBB (Better Business Bureau) Marketplace Ethics Award which is the highest Award displayed for his contributions to integrity. He holds a Bachelors Degree from N.C. A & T State University and currently resides in Winston-Salem, NC. While at N.C. A & T he met his wife Brenda of 46 years, and they have 5 children and eight grandchildren. While at A & T, Bill was very active in various organizations such as SGA, Treasurer, served with Rev. Nelson Johnson, who was Vice-President. He also became a member of Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity, YMCA, taught Math at Upwa

Anthony talks with Dr. Harry L. Williams about Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s Statement on President Trump's Proposed FY 2021 Budget and the role of HBCUs in our Nation's Success. Dr. Harry L. Williams serves as President & CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community. TMCF’s 47 member schools make up the publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) which represent nearly 300,000 students. Under his leadership as President & CEO, TMCF has focused on creating innovative partnerships, increasing organizational sustainability and advancing bipartisan advocacy. About The HBCU Nation Radio Show ¬Anthony Ray is the Creator / Producer / Host of The HBCU Nation Radio Show and a staunch advocate of our nation’s HBCUs. He is a transformational servant-leader and social entrepreneur who specializes in transforming broken and underperforming teams, dep

Anthony Ray, Dr. Michael Sorrell and Dr. Walker Kimbrough discuss Mike Bloomberg's bold plan to ensure college affordability and career success for all Americans and his pledge to make Federal funding for HBCUs more equitable and Trump's FY2021 proposed budget and the impact it would have on HBCUs. Dr. Michael J. Sorrell is the longest-serving President in the 147-year history of Paul Quinn College. During his 12 years of leadership, Paul Quinn has become a national movement for its efforts to remake all of higher education to become more responsive to student and societal needs. Included among Paul Quinn’s numerous accomplishments during President Sorrell’s tenure are the following: winning the HBCU of the Year, the HBCU Student Government Association of the Year, and the HBCU Business Program of the Year awards; achieving recognition as a member of the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll; creating the New Urban College Model; demolishing 15 abandoned campus buildings; partnering with

Anthony talks with Dr. Walker about his published piece entitled, “We Are Family: How Othermothering and Support Systems Can Improve Mental Health Outcomes among African American Males at HBCUs”. Dr. Larry J. Walker is an Assistant Professor, University of Central Florida, Department of Educational Leadership and Higher Education. Previously, he was selected as a Congressional Fellow with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. After completing his fellowship Dr. Walker served as the Legislative Director for Congressman Major R. Owens. Dr. Walker's responsibilities included supervising the legislative staff and developing the Congressman's legislative agenda. About The HBCU Nation Radio Show ¬Anthony Ray is the Creator / Producer / Host of The HBCU Nation Radio Show and a staunch advocate of our nation’s HBCUs. He is a transformational servant-leader and social entrepreneur who specializes in transforming broken and underperforming teams, departments and organizations. Anthony is a Lifetime member of

our Host, Anthony Ray as he presents the inaugural segment of #HBCUAuthorsShowcase for #HBCUiRadio and #HBCUSmartTV Today's guest is #GeraldHector, Author of "It's Easy Son, Quit Making Things Difficult". This book depicts the value of mentorship by way of the lasting life lessons #CoachMoultrie imparted to his students. Coach Moultrie’s timeless quotes are the catalyst for this memoir as illustrated by his life-long devotion to his students. His influence reaches far beyond his years coaching at #HowardUniversity and informs the decisions many of his proteges make to this day. Author and former student, Gerald Hector, originally from #Jamaica, does a brilliant job capturing those lessons and applying them to today’s challenges and beyond. Jamaican patois peppered throughout the book adds flavor and humor. This book is sure to inspire readers to view life’s milestones and challenges in a new light. hbcunationradio.com geraldhector.com

Anthony Ray talks with Michael Deegan-McCree, criminal justice reform advocate. McCree talks about his experiences passing federal and state legislation, his transition to working in pretrial justice and how all of this impacts the African American community. Michael Deegan-McCree is a Legislative Advocate concentrated on reforming the criminal legal system, protecting voting rights for all citizens and ensuring access to quality mental health treatment. He currently serves as the Partnerships Coordinator at The Bail Project. Michael plays a pivotal role in developing grassroots and grasstops partnerships to enable The Bail Project to best serve their clients. Michael is a native Californian born and raised in the Bay Area. Before working for The Bail Project Michael worked at The Dream Corps, where he served as the Policy Associate for the #cut50 initiative, helping to lead their state and federal legislative efforts. While at #cut50, Michael played a policy role in helping pass the First Step Act, in 201

Anthony Ray talks with Barbara Alston and Andre Garvin about the 11th Annual HBCU Foreign Policy Conference. _____________ 11th Annual HBCU Foreign Policy Conference On February 14th, the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Global Public Affairs welcomes Historically and Predominately Black Colleges and Universities to its 11th Annual HBCU Foreign Policy Conference. The agenda will feature senior State Department officials, foreign policy discussions, career and scholarship info. #HBCUatState