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Shows & SchedulesHBCU is a collective blend of programming from Historically Black Colleges and Universities and offers a unique look into the black college experience. It bridges the gap between alumni, current and prospective students through information and entertainment. HBCU is a resource for students and faculty of each institution to work together to educate and empower. The management and delivery of programming is provided by Howard University’s Radio Network, located on the university campus.
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HBCU is a collective blend of programming from Historically Black Colleges and Universities about the black college experience.
HBCU is a collective blend of programming from Historically Black Colleges and Universities about the black college experience.
Sheryl Underwood Radio is entertaining and features one of the funniest and smartest comedians working today – Sheryl Underwood – and a crew of seasoned radio and entertainment veterans. Sheryl Underwood Radio is smart, and speaks to the issues and interest of the Urban (18-34) and Urban Adult Contemporary (25-54) listener. Sheryl Underwood Radio is relevant, tackling the hot topics of the day in a snappy, engaging, informative format. The innovative Sheryl Underwood Radio show provides the energetic conversation about relationships, entertainment, sports and hot topics of the day, and YOU provide the music your listeners want to hear.
Press Box to Press Row is a sports talk show that highlights teams and athletic events at HBCUs around the nation and features interviews with newsmakers and top coaches, student-athletes, and administrators. In addition, the hour-long program includes interviews and guest spots with premier professional athletes and entertainers, including Serena Williams, Demarcus Ware, Tony Dungy, Jim Brown, Common, and actor/comedian Anthony Anderson, to name a few.
Women’s Issues – Real Women, Real Talk is an hour-long program that covers issues from a women’s perspective. Real Women, Real Talk features in-depth conversations on various topics including relationships, finances and much more. Real Women, Real Talk is produced by Virginia State University.
Jazz Enlightenment – Lessons In Jazz is two-hour music intensive program whose format celebrates the Hip Hop, R&B, and jazz musical traditions to educate and illustrate each form’s influences on one another. The show’s central theme discusses at length the evolution of the relationship between Hip Hop and jazz music. Lessons In Jazz plays a major role in keeping jazz music alive. Lessons In Jazz is produced by Hampton
4ColoredGirlz Radio is a show committed to bring you thought provoking entertainment designed with women of color in mind! The conversations that we present are rooted in what college age students are interested in and experiencing while offering a constructive lens on how to approach the pressures of being a young adult in the 21st century. We pride ourselves on discussing issues and topics specific to colored women! 4coloredgirlz is a no judge space as we celebrate our unique differences and our special bond as women of color! The show is provided by Bennett College and the lead host name is Kyriah Deshaye.
HBCU is a collective blend of programming from Historically Black Colleges and Universities about the black college experience.
“Peep Game” hosted by Christopher Denson is a talk show featuring in-depth interviews from today’s community influencers.
“1-On-One with DJ Vince Adams” is a cultural and lifestyle program highlighting profiles on guests in business, music, film, and politics.
The Cool Jazz Countdown is a weekly survey based on national jazz chart movement, listener feedback and local radio airplay.The Cool Jazz Countdown highlights the Top Ten Jazz Albums of the week within the Traditional and Contemporary genres. The program shares the latest information about the artist including biographical information,little known tidbits, and sidemen playing on the project, producers of the CD and background information on the music label. In addition to the Ten Song Countdown, The Cool Jazz Countdown includes the New Music Feature of the week in which we highlight a forth-coming album release. Then we present the artist to you with our “On the Line” interview segment where we talk directly to the artist. During this segment we discuss their current project, upcoming performances, and other information that will bring a fresh perspective to the artist. We present the artist to you! Past “On the Line” guest include: Marcus Miller, George Duke, Kenny Garrett, Roy Hargrove, Jeff Lorber, and Carmen Lundy just to name a few.
Jazz Music – Jazz Reflections is a two-hour music program that features pioneers and legends of the jazz genre. Jazz Reflections features rare original recordings from past decades when jazz music was at its highest peak in music. Jazz Reflections is produced by Jackson State University.
Inspiring Talk – The Leadership Zone is an hour-long program that features global leaders and innovators. The Leadership Zone focuses on a wide range of topics such as diversity and leadership. Guests on the show give personal stories on their road to success. The Leadership Zone is produced by American Baptist College.
FAMU Now! is a 30-minute, weekly informational program that focuses on highlights and achievements of Florida A&M University students, alumni, faculty and administrators. It also features topical issues that impact historically black colleges and universities and its stakeholders. FAMU Now! airs weekly on Sirius XM Radio HBCU Channel 142.
Belleaire Radio presents interviews, radio dramas, special events, oral histories and news features from the Bennett College campus and community.
Money Making Conversations is a weekly one-hour master class that promotes the success of small businesses and interviews successful celebrities, entrepreneurs, and influencers. It is hosted by brand architect Rushion McDonald, an EMMY and NAACP Image award-winning Executive Television and Film Producer. In addition to airing on the Howard University Radio Network’s HBCU SXM 142 and HUR Voices SXM 141, Money Money Making Conversations airs live every Tuesday in Atlanta, GA, on the HBCU campus of Clark Atlanta University, WCLK 91.9 FM, and is syndicated on their HBCU Radio Network (18 radio stations).
Digest After Dark is a pannel of young, professional HBCU alumni that gets to the heart of important issues impacting historically black colleges and universities. We bring humor, intellect and compassion to conversation about some of the nation's most important institutions serving black people and black communities.
NyoobieZ Radio is a talk program showcasing music by underground artists and serves as a platform to present them to new audiences. Hosted by YaBestFriend KyriahDeshaye, MikeyDarko and Solor, listners will hear the hottest new artists across the nation while providing in-depth interviews, industry insights, and witty commentary.
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Candid Talk – Plumbline is a thirty-minute program hosted by the president of the College, Dr. Forrest E. Harris. Dr. Harris invites his guests and listeners to engage in straightforward conversation about the commitment to leadership and the passion to serve. Every discussion on Plumbline is topical, compelling, and inspirational. Plumbline is produced by American Baptist College.