Rhoden Fellows: HBCU 468

Team Harris - Aniyah, Assata, and Madison - recap covering the Men’s and Women’s Final Four. We dive into behind-the-scenes moments, standout performances, and what it was like to witness history courtside. Then, shifting to initial reactions to the 2024 WNBA Draft and what it means for the league's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While at Morgan State University, Rhoden Fellow Assata Allah-Shabazz, upcoming fellow Raigan Lydon and past fellow Cayla Sweazie discuss the fellowship and its legacy with program founder Bill Rhoden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Current Rhoden Fellows (Gabby, Nilea and Sydney) meet with the next class (Alauna and Calandrea) for an in-depth discussion about the fellowship and all things HBCU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join the Rhoden Fellows for an engaging conversation in celebration of Women’s History Month. Gabby, Nilea and Sydney discuss the most influential female athletes, share personal inspirations, and highlight how we can do better in telling underrepresented stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meet two of the four new Rhoden Fellows! Team Harris - Aniyah, Assata, and Madison - sits with Ciara Latham (Howard University) and Raigan Lydon (Morgan State University), members of the Rhoden Fellowship class of 2026. They share their sports journeys, experiences at HBCUs and what they're excited about as they begin the fellowship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Team Harris - Assata Allah-Shabazz, Aniyah Robinson, and Madison Firle - sits down with Tyler-Symone Brown, a proud Florida A&M University Rattler and founder & CEO of "Dear Rattler," a platform dedicated to guiding prospective students on their journey to attending HBCUs. Brown shares her inspiration for creating the program and her vision for expanding opportunities within the HBCU community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Team Rhoden - Nilea, Sydney and Gabby - discusses the NBA HBCU Classic with coach Douglas Whittler and guard Cedric Taylor lll, of Morehouse College, prior to the NBA All-Star Game. The Maroon Tigers will face Tuskegee University in the fourth annual event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fellows, Assata Allah-Shabazz, Aniyah Robinson, and Madison Firle, sit with two members of Alabama State University’s first women's flag football team Harmonie Thomas and Kamaira Crawford. The Hornets share their journey in becoming DI athletes, led by head coach Jennifer Constable, and making their mark in the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fellows view program founder Bill Rhoden as a pioneer in the world of sports journalism. They welcome him to discuss his career journey from the gridiron, at Morgan State University, to the newsroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vincent Pierson, Founder and Executive Director of the Black Sports Business Academy (BSBA) joins Nilea Cosley, Sydney Cuillier, and Gabby Heyward as they explore the importance of mentorship within the HBCU community. BSBA is a non-profit dedicated to enhancing experiences and career outcomes for HBCU students interested in sports and entertainment business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Cuillier, father of Rhoden Fellow Sydney Cuillier, discusses his rehabilitation from a prostate cancer diagnosis and the importance of getting an annual physical. Joe answers questions and shares concerns with Sydney and her colleagues Nilea Cosley and Gabrielle Heyward as part of ESPN’s 18th Annual V Week for Cancer Research. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Team KJ - Nilea Cosley, Sydney Cuillier, and Gabby Heyward - as they interview SinceThe80s co-founders, Barry Johnson and Zeke Nicholson. The duo discuss their recent collaborations with the NBA, the unique intersection of sports and music, and how authentic partnerships can drive growth and brand strategy. Barry and Zeke share insights from their work on the NBA's Rookie Program and Summer League, where they’ve been empowering young athletes with tools to market and invest in themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, the dynamic trio of Assata, Aniyah, and Madison take the reins as Team Rhoden! Join us for a conversation with soccer player Zoe Matthews, the youngest player to sign with the NWSL Houston Dash. They explore what it means for Matthews to represent her community and break barriers in the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season eight of the Rhoden Fellows’ Podcast continues during the academic year. Half of “Thee Six” -- aka “Team KJ” -- discuss whether athletic departments at HBCUs should raise ticket prices to pay their athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, "Thee Six" chat with Atlanta-based, Grammy-nominated duo EarthGang. They explore their musical journey, Dreamville Records experience and highlight how attending an HBCU helped their growth as artists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this latest episode, “Thee Six” sit down with dancer Charm La’Donna, choreographer of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” music video and discuss her journey through dance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, the Rhoden Fellows delve into the significance of Ashleigh Johnson being a trailblazer as the first Black woman to make the USA water polo team, as well as her passion for the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 7th class of fellows embark on their last podcast episode. They go through some of their special memories, as well as giving a special gift to the incoming 8th class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, current Rhoden Fellow Kamryn Jackson sits down with incoming fellows Nilea Cosley and Madison Firle to talk about their excitement regarding the fellowship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, current fellows Kamryn Jackson and Takier George hear from two fellows of the next class, Southern University's Sydney Cuillier and Langston University's Aniyah Robinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices