Best Ashley Crossman Podcasts (2024)

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#61 John Crossman On HBCUS, Republicans, Christianity, Entrepreneurship and Real Estate 1:25:17

1y ago1:25:17

1:25:17

In this wide ranging interview, Christian Conservative Republican HBCU supporter and real estate entrepreneur John Crossman talks about supporting HBCUS, Christianity, FAMU, good employees, being an author, public speaking, Republicans and so much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcugrad/support…

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#60 Dr John Gallagher's Juvenile Justice Class - School of Social Work - Morgan State University 1:25:53

1y ago1:25:53

1:25:53

Dr John Gallagher’s Juvenile Justice Class at Morgan State University’s School of Social Work sat down with HBCU Grad’s Todd Finley for a comprehensive conversation about social work, careers, internships, juvenile Justice, therapy, HBCUS and so much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcugrad/support…

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#59 Award-Winning Author Sadeqa Johnson On Her Novel 'The House Of Eve,' Raising Readers, and How To Become A Published Author and Paid Speaker 41:59

1+ y ago41:59

41:59

In this episode, HBCU Grad (@hbcugrad) founder Todd Finley (@toddnfinley) and The House of Eve author Sadeqa Johnson had a conversation ranging from her childhood to her children attending HBCUs. The conversation started with Sadeqa talking about how she discovered and developed her love of reading and writing. She then touched on her first few job…

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#58 Morgan State Professor of Social Work Dr John Gallagher on Working To Give African Americans A Voice In The Quality of Services They Receive In The Criminal Justice System 2:15:24

1+ y ago2:15:24

2:15:24

In this episode, HBCU Grad (@hbcugrad) founder Todd Finley (@toddnfinley) and Morgan State University Professor of Social Work Dr John Gallagher come together to have a wide ranging conversation around Dr Gallagher's ten years of research around giving African Americans a voice in the quality of services they receive in the criminal justice system.…

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#57 - The Dr Kimberly Wise White Interview 33:21

1+ y ago33:21

33:21

In this interview, Dr Kimberly Wise White, Vice President of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs at the American Chemistry Council starts off talking about her upbringing and her love for science. Then she talks about how one can tell that they will be good in science. She goes on to talk about her experience earning three degrees from an HBCU. From …

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#56 Founder of HBCU Week Ashley Christopher on HBCUS, Delta Sigma Theta, Howard University and Partnering with Stephen A Smith 31:11

2y ago31:11

31:11

On this podcast episode, the founder of HBCU Week, Ashley Christopher, sat down with Todd for her first ever HBCU Grad interview, and detailed being a double HBCU Grad, Proud Howard Grad, Lawyer and founder of HBCU Week. Ashley spoke on surviving a stroke and outlining what it showed her about herself. She spoke very highly of her HBCU journey with…

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#55 Head Drum Major To Beyonce's Coachella Captain 17:13

2y ago17:13

17:13

On this podcast episode, Larry "LA" Allen talks about his journey from the head drum major at Prairie View A&M University to the director of Beyonce"s drum line at Coachella. He talked about working on a Marvel project and working with Nickelodeon. He also chronicles his times working with artists such as Ciara, Missy Elliott, J Cole and Cardi B. L…

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#54 From Human Jukebox To Hitmaker Producer | The Mr Hanky Interview 24:52

2y ago24:52

24:52

Today's episode is a conversation Todd Finley had with hit producer Corey "Mr Hanky" Dennard. They discussed going from The Human Jukebox to producing hits for Lil Duval, City Girls, Usher, Travis Porter, Usher and many more. They also discuss the new Drake album along with how he got his start as a producer and how he gets collaborations now. They…

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#53 The Rashan Ali Interview 1:01:21

2+ y ago1:01:21

1:01:21

In this interview, Rashan Ali goes over her life story and how she grew up to who she is now as an actress, personality, host and wife. Rashan speaks on her parents, being an overachiever, playing sports, FAMU, AKA, her father being a legend, Sister Circle, HBCU Homecomings, Fitness competitions and her 20th wedding anniversary. --- Support this po…

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#52 The NBA Foundation Donating $300 Million To Black Youth | Executive Director NBA Foundation Greg Taylor 18:05

2+ y ago18:05

18:05

On this episode of The HBCU Audio Experience, the Executive Director of the NBA Foundation Greg Taylor, talked about the organization that has pledged $300 million to black youth over the next 10 years. Greg Taylor spoke on the inaugural HBCU Classic played during all star weekend in Cleveland between Morgan State University and Howard University. …

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#51 President of Dillard University Dr Walter Kimbrough 33:58

2+ y ago33:58

33:58

Dr Walter Kimbrough is the president of Dillard University. Prior to becoming president of Dillard, Dr Kimbrough was the president of Philander Smith College. He spoke about finding your passion and who he was as a child. Then he spoke about being the son of a preacher and what impact faith had on his success. He touched on titles and how he doesn'…

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#50 The Introvert Leader 54:30

2+ y ago54:30

54:30

On today's episode, Todd Finley sat down with Terrance Lee who is the author of the book Quiet Voice Fearless Leader. 10 Principles for Introverts To Awaken The Leader Inside. Terrance and Todd have a wide ranging conversation. They touch on how content is important when building a brand. They talk about how they met over 22 years ago. Terrance tal…

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#49 HBCU chat with Joseph Shaw on the Chicago Bears, Internships, Deion Sanders and North Carolina A&T 8:44

2+ y ago8:44

8:44

On this episode, Todd spoke with North Carolina A&T grad Joseph Shaw on the Chicago Bears, corporate wellness, internships and the impact of Deion Sanders on Jackson State and HBCUS in general. The link to the HBCU Experience Movement Book https://www.amazon.com/HBCU-Experience-North-Carolina-University/dp/1734931191/ref=asc_df_1734931191/?tag=hypr…

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#48 How To Write And Publish Books While Staying Best Friends 1:09:02

3y ago1:09:02

1:09:02

Childhood best friends Shanice Farmer and Janae Cheyenne both chose HBCUS and they both became authors. In this fun, wide ranging conversation with the founder of HBCU Grad Todd Finley, both authors spoke on their HBCU experiences, how they've maintained a friendship for over a decade and how to write and publish a book. They also spoke about the a…

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#47 Secretary of HUD Marcia Fudge Talks HBCUS, Fraternities, Sororities, Broadband and Homelessness 17:14

3y ago17:14

17:14

In this episode, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge speaks on what makes HBCU Grads special, how she lettered in 6 sports in high school, the value of fraternities and sororities, advice for college students, parenting and broadband and homelessness. :00 Intro :30 Secretary Fudge on what motivates her 1:34 what makes HBCU g…

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#46 How To Start A Foundation, Write A Great Article, And How North Carolina A&T Became Popular 34:43

3y ago34:43

34:43

North Carolina A&T State University Grad and member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc Donovan Dooley sat down for an exclusive HBCU Grad Interview with the CEO of HBCU Grad Todd Finley. Dooley has worked with major outlets including ESPN and Deadspin. He talked about why North Carolina A&T is one of the hottest colleges in America right now. Donova…

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#45 Building a Brand With Your Spouse 1:00:24

3+ y ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Today's episode is a conversation Todd Finley had with Dre and Brittany Wiley of Magna Wine Boutique. They talk about the HBCU experience, what it takes to build a brand and how they balance work and personal as a married couple. Tweet Us: @hbcugrad Text HBCU to 91096 to join our VIP text community. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot…

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#44 How Two Fraternity Brothers Are Building An Alcohol Delivery Service | Interview with The Founders of QuikLiq 44:51

3+ y ago44:51

44:51

Mikáel Pyles and Navarr Grevious are the founders of QuikLiq, an alcohol delivery service. In this episode, we spoke about building a business, pledging at an HBCU, maintaining a partnership with a friend and so much more. Make sure to leave us a review and let us know what you think. https://getquikliq.com https://hbcugraduates.com --- Support thi…

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#43 Building A Brand With 355K Instagram Followers | Marcia Smith CEO of HGC Apparel 1:19:43

3+ y ago1:19:43

1:19:43

Marcia Smith started HGC Apparel the same year instagram was founded in 2011. This was 3 years after she graduated from Howard University. In this conversation we talk about social media then and now, how she built her brand and what she has done to protect her brand while staying creative. Enjoy! Let us know what you thought. https://hgcapparel.co…

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#42 A Cure For Cancer | Dr Hadiyah-Nicole Green 1:11:50

3+ y ago1:11:50

1:11:50

Dr Hadiyah-Nicole Green has developed technology to cure cancer in mice. The next step is human trials. Her Foundation The Ora Lee Cancer Research Foundation is raising money to do that now. We talked to Dr Green about her mom passing when she was 18 months old, her not knowing her dad, her time at Alabama A&M, raising money for cancer and so much …

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#41 The ABCs of HBCUS 45:09

3+ y ago45:09

45:09

Claudia Walker is a Spelman graduate and the author of The ABCs of HBCUS. Our conversation was wide ranging and covered the fundamentals of writing a book, which HBCUS she predicts her children will go to, how to find a designer and publisher and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcugrad/support…

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#40 Elijah Rutledge - Creativity, Virality and HBCUS 38:25

4y ago38:25

38:25

Elijah Rutledge is the creator is an artist and designer who attends Florida A&M University. He created the Black Rolf meme that was one of the most viral memes ever. Kalen spoke with him about his education, internships, creativity, designs and thoughts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcugrad/support…

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#39 Behind The Scenes of The Fastest Growing HBCU Brand 27:00

4y ago27:00

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In this episode Todd and Kalen have their monthly meeting and talk about what's going on in the HBCU Grad world --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcugrad/support

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#38 President of Meharry Medical College Dr James Hildreth Interview 29:17

4y ago29:17

29:17

Dr James Hildreth is the president of Meharry Medical College. He has degrees from Harvard, Oxford and Johns Hopkins. Meharry just received $34 million from Bloomberg. He has 11 HIV patents and he's an expert on COVID. This is a must listen to conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcugrad/support…

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#37 The Rock T Interview 37:49

4y ago37:49

37:49

Rock T is on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. We talk about his professional baseball career, how to make it in media and the virtual HBCU step show Stomp Wars --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcugrad/support

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#36 Raising $1 Billion for HBCUS 49:30

4y ago49:30

49:30

Xavier Peoples has developed an app to raise $1 Billion for HBCUS. We talked about wealth and his process on developing the app and where HBCU change is on track to the $1 Billion goal. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcugrad/support

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#35 Marketing & Branding in 2020 - The Six Degrees Interview 1:11:15

4y ago1:11:15

1:11:15

Six Degrees is a branding and marketing firm based in Atlanta, GA that has worked with Budweiser, Puma, Drake, Future, Mike Will and so many others. We talk HBCUS, marketing, branding and how to succeed in 2020 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcugrad/support

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#34 The Mo'ne Davis Interview 51:17

4y ago51:17

51:17

Mo'ne Davis is an American former Little League Baseball pitcher and current college softball player at Hampton University from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was one of two girls who played in the 2014 Little League World Series and was the first girl to earn a win and to pitch a shutout in Little League World Series history. She was the 18th gir…

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#33 The Darius Fulghum Interview 1:58:15

4y ago1:58:15

1:58:15

Darius Fulghum would've represented the United States in the 2020 olympics if Covid wouldn't have hit. He's a graduate of Prairie View A&M University. He may be the best kept secret in boxing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcugrad/support

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#32 Monthly Meeting | HBCU Grad featuring Todd and Kalen 50:35

4y ago50:35

50:35

On this episode we bring you behind the curtain and allow you to listen to our monthly meeting. We talk about our real numbers, strategies and how we're building the HBCU Grad brand.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcugrad/support

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#31 Tara Lynn Crawford - HBCUS, Music and Money 36:17

4y ago36:17

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Tara Lynn Crawford is an Alabama A&M Grad with musical ambitions. We talk to her about her journey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcugrad/support

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#30 A Conversation with NBA G League Player Terry Harris, Brother of Tobias Harris 32:36

4y ago32:36

32:36

Terry Harris is a NBA G League Player that played at North Carolina A&T. His brother is Philadelphia Sixers Tobias Harris. We had a good 30 minute conversation around HBCUS, basketball and culture --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcugrad/support

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#29 Khadarel Hodge of The Cleveland Browns Talks HBCUS, NFL and Life 46:43

4y ago46:43

46:43

Khadarel Hodge is a wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns. He went to Prairie View and entered the league in 2018 as an undrafted free agent. In our conversation he was on a boat in Texas! We had a great, fun, candid conversation that you're going to love. We covered NFL, money, HBCUS and so many more topics. --- Support this podcast: https://podc…

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#28 The Melissa Mitchell Interview 1:30:35

4y ago1:30:35

1:30:35

On this episode, we talked to artist Melissa Mitchell. She's a FAMU grad and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. She's worked with Spanx, Ford, Essence and countless other brands. Her work is amazing, Check out her pieces at http://melissaamitchell.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcugrad/support…

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#27 The First Black Woman To Earn A PhD in Computer Science from Purdue University 58:53

4y ago58:53

58:53

Dr Amber Johnson is the first black woman to earn a PhD in Computer Science from Purdue University. Of course she's an HBCU Grad (Jackson State University). We had a great conversation that ranged from HBCUs to basketball to entrepreneurship to graduate school. You'll get a lot from this conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.sp…

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Everything You Need To Know About Wine in 45 minutes 45:13

4+ y ago45:13

45:13

On today’s episode Maxine Lee @livegoodwithmax, a Hampton University graduate talks to us about her journey into the wine world and gives us wine suggestions, best food to pair with wine and we even touch on wine etiquette. We have a very fun lighthearted conversation that is very educational.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com…

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#26 Live Studio Session with Teah Pearl 41:03

4+ y ago41:03

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On this episode of The HBCU Audio Experience Kalen Murphy interviews @teahpearl during a live studio session. She records live, answers questions and tells us her plans. Great episode for creatives, musicians and HBCU grads.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcugrad/support…

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#25 Antonio Michell - What If Top High School Athletes all went to HBCUS? 32:16

4+ y ago32:16

32:16

At one time all the top athletes went to historically black colleges because those were the only colleges that would accept us. When integration came, that stopped. Now this conversation is coming full circle. Antonio Michell and Todd Finley discuss hbcu athletes, hbcus and what it would take to bring top athletes back to HBCUS.--- Support this pod…

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#24 Myles Carroll on Transferrable skills for real success 42:31

4+ y ago42:31

42:31

Myles Carroll is a Fisk Grad that played college basketball. We talked about his training regimen, the culture of Fisk, writing, marketing, fraternities and more--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcugrad/support

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#23 Barry White Jr - How he became a famous teacher, the power of being present, & how to influence 1:09:52

4+ y ago1:09:52

1:09:52

Barry White Jr became famous because of his bond with his students. We had a wide ranging conversation with him. I’m sure you’ll get a ton of value from this hour long conversation. Time stamps: 1:43 Upbringing in Queens, NY 5:30 excellence 6:55 first exposure to hbcus 9:52 the hbcu experience at Claflin University 14:10 Kappa Alpha Psi 17:52 Decis…

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#22 47 minutes with the first black woman commentator for college football on a major network 44:40

4+ y ago44:40

44:40

Tiffany Greene is a college sports commentator for ESPN. She’s the host for Black College Live. She’s a graduate of Florida A&M University. We had a very wide ranging conversation that covered a myriad of topics. You’ll get a lot of value from this conversation. The show notes are below. 4:30 Competition 5:45 Bowling scholarship 6:18 trash talk 7:1…

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#21 15 Minutes with Miss Howard University 14:38

4+ y ago14:38

14:38

We spoke to the 81st Miss Howard University Kyla Cole. She talked to us about why she chose Howard and how she became Miss Howard while joining Delta Sigma Theta. She also talked to us about the conversation her father and her had that motivated her to be a leader. Her father is the first black mayor of Montgomery, Alabama. Time stamps :54 Why Howa…

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#20 - How a Family Tragedy Helped Launch a Social Impact Tech Startup 32:30

5y ago32:30

32:30

A year before Chloë Cheyenne Rogers was born, her father was shot by the Chicago police 12 times. This tragic event played a large role in shaping who she is and it catalyzed Community X, a social impact tech startup. Chloe talked about that tragic event, her life as a googler and why she decided that social justice is one of her life missions. The…

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#19 39 Minutes with the First Black Woman To Earn a PhD in Nuclear Physics from Florida State 39:56

5y ago39:56

39:56

Dr Kalisa Villafana is the first black woman to earn a PhD in nuclear physics from Florida State. Kalisa is the 96th black woman in the United States to earn a PhD in physics. Dr Villafana is currently a process engineer with Intel Corporation.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcugrad/support…

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#18 How To Graduate College with A Job and Debt Free 1:15:01

5y ago1:15:01

1:15:01

Dr Sonya Okoli " The College Doc" talks with us about preparing children for college and how to graduate with little to no debt--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcugrad/support

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#17 Founder of Teacher BAE, Teacher of the Year and Founder of HBCU Day on Education and HBCUS 42:40

5y ago42:40

42:40

Applemania Bradford is the founder of Teacher BAE and has been teacher of the year and rookie teacher of the year. She also founded HBCU day. We talk about education, FAMU, technology for kids, mentorship, self care and more.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcugrad/support…

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#16 Aubrey Jackson - Education, Information and Inspiration 44:14

5y ago44:14

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This episode features TV personality and lifestyle blogger Aubrey Jackson (@aubreyonair). We talk about how her southern roots inspired her blog, how her HBCU experience shaped her and how she balances being a professional, blogger and sorority member.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcugrad/support…

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#15 From GED to PHD - How one man went from a drop out in high school to a Dean at an HBCU 1:18:25

5y ago1:18:25

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Dr Rolundus Rice is the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs at Alabama State University. He dropped out of school, attained his GED, and while studying for his PhD, the mother of his 3-month old daughter died. His story of tragedy to triumph is one to be celebrated and learned from.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po…

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#14: Ashley McDunough on the importance of travel, different cultures and the change in media 46:50

5y ago46:50

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Ashley McDunough is the founder of Melanin On The Map, an app specifically for travelers of color. She's based in LA, from New York and went to Howard. We talked about culture, traveling, media, hbcu pride, studying abroad and a myriad of other topics.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcugrad/support…

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Apps, Basketball and HBCUs - Episode 13 1:02:44

5y ago1:02:44

1:02:44

On this episode, we talked about how to build an app, why basketball is a reflection of life and how HBCUs are shaping the future. You'll enjoy this one!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcugrad/support

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