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THE JOURNEY: “Politics Beyond The Classroom – Dr. Keneshia Grant”

President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts Dr. Keneshia Grant, Howard University Assistant Professor of Political Science.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts Dr. Keneshia Grant, Howard University Assistant Professor of Political Science.  They talk about her commitment to social justice and her passionate journey to integrate theory into the classroom.

Air Date: October 25, 2015

 

THE JOURNEY: “The School of Communications in the Digital Age – Dr. Gracie Lawson-Borders”

President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts veteran journalist and educator Dr. Gracie Lawson-Borders, who serves as dean of the Howard University School of Communications.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts veteran journalist and educator Dr. Gracie Lawson-Borders, who serves as dean of the Howard University School of Communications.  They discuss how to take traditional knowledge and skills and apply them in the context of a 21st century environment.  They also explore the opportunities and challenges of preparing students for a rapidly changing communications landscape.

Air Date: October 18, 2015

 

THE JOURNEY: “Speaking on Behalf of Alumni – HUAA”

President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts Chris Washington, president of the Howard University Alumni Association.

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Howard University has more than 60-thousand living alumni who are touching the world in powerful ways.  On this edition of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts Chris Washington, president of the Howard University Alumni Association.  They discuss plans and goals designed to support and continue the university’s work.

Air Date: October 4, 2015

THE JOURNEY: “From Classroom to Basketball Court”

President Wayne Frederick talks with the women’s and men’s basketball coaches, Tiesha “Ty” Grace and Kevin Nickelberry, about motivating and building student athletes.

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On this episode of The Journey, Howard University President Wayne Frederick talks with the women’s and men’s basketball coaches about motivating and building student athletes.  Women’s head coach – Tiesha “Ty” Grace and men’s head coach Kevin Nickelberry give a preview of the season ahead.

Air Date: September 27, 2015

 

The Journey: “On Behalf of Speech and Hearing: Dr. Martine Elie”

President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts Dr. Martine Elie, the director of the Howard University Speech and Hearing Clinic.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts Dr. Martine Elie, the director of the Howard University Speech and Hearing Clinic.  They talk about current practices and the needs for therapeutic interventions.

Air Date: September 13, 2015

 

THE JOURNEY: “Building Men On and Off the Gridiron: Coach Harrell”

President Wayne A. I. Frederick talks with Bison Head Football Coach Gary Harrell about his journey from the streets of Miami to professional athletics.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick talks with Bison Head Football Coach Gary Harrell about his journey from the streets of Miami to professional athletics.  They discuss character, leadership, scholarship and accountability as part of the lessons learned and being passed to a new generation of athletes.

Air Date: September 6, 2015

 

THE JOURNEY: “A Fulbright – Fogarty Scholar Speaks of Service”

President Wayne A. I. Frederick talks with a U.S. Navy officer/Howard medical student Graham Ellis as he prepares for his Fulbright – Fogarty Fellowship.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick talks with a U.S. Navy officer/Howard medical student Graham Ellis as he prepares for his Fulbright – Fogarty Fellowship. They chat about lessons learned from past experiences and lessons expected from a year of intense study and research in Africa.

Air Date: August 30, 2015

 

THE JOURNEY: “Knowing History, Knowing Self: Dr. Greg Carr”

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick talks with Dr. Greg Carr, Chair of African American Studies at Howard University.  They explore the joy of learning, the importance of understanding historical context and the promise of a new generation of scholar- activists.

Air Date: August 23, 2015

 

 

THE JOURNEY: “A Voice of Cinematic Resistance: Haile Gerima”

Professor Haile Gerima, an internationally recognized independent filmmaker who has shaped other filmmakers and has been the voice of cinematic resistance.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts Professor Haile Gerima, an internationally recognized independent filmmaker who has shaped other filmmakers and has been the voice of cinematic resistance.  They discuss Black images in film and chart Gerima’s contribution to those images.

Air Date: February 8, 2015

 

THE JOURNEY: “From The Perspective of a Journalist – Juan Williams”

President Wayne A. I. Frederick talks with veteran Emmy award-winning journalist and political analyst Juan Williams about education, politics and the Black community.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick talks with veteran Emmy award-winning journalist and political analyst Juan Williams about education, politics and the Black community.
Williams has authored several books and currently writes for the Washington Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal among other publications.

Air Date: November 02, 2014

 

THE JOURNEY: “Medical Missionary on a Transplant Mission”

Dr. Clive Callender, founded the National Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program (MOTTEP) and serves as spokesperson urging organ donations around the country.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick talks with surgeon and Howard University medical professor Dr. Clive Callender who founded the National Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program (MOTTEP) and serves as spokesperson urging organ donations around the country.

 

Air Date: November 09, 2014

THE JOURNEY: “A Leap of Faith – Dr. Renee K. Harrison”

Dr. Renee Harrison, a former Los Angeles police officer who now teaches African American and U.S. religious history at the Howard University School of Divinity.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts Dr. Renee Harrison, a former Los Angeles police officer who now teaches African American and U.S. religious history at the Howard University School of Divinity.  They chat about how her work as an artist and playwright helps communities heal as they draw upon tools taken from many disciplines.

Air Date: April 26, 2015

 

THE JOURNEY: “The Power of Light and Image – Bradford Young”

Bradford Young, double alum of Howard University and the award-winning cinematographer of the film “Selma.”

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts double alum Bradford Young, the award-winning cinematographer of the film “Selma.”  The conversation centers around the lessons of film making that make a story real and the importance of appreciating the culture and investing oneself and one’s resources in storytelling.

Air Date: April 12, 2015

THE JOURNEY: “Towards Civil Rights – Aderson Francois”

Professor Aderson Francois, supervising attorney of the Civil Rights Clinic at Howard University.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts Professor Aderson Francois, supervising attorney of the Civil Rights Clinic at Howard University.  Born in Port Au Prince, Haiti, Prof. Francois is a vocal champion of underserved communities.  He discusses his personal and professional journey as well as the Law School’s approach to training social justice advocates.

Air Date: February 22, 2015

THE JOURNEY: “An Advocate for Justice – Dean Danielle Holley-Walker”

President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts Professor Danielle Holley-Walker, Dean of the School of Law at Howard University.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts Professor Danielle Holley-Walker, Dean of the School of Law at Howard University.  The legacy of social justice, as well as the present and future of legal education are at the heart of their discussion.

Air Date: December 21, 2014

THE JOURNEY: “From the Class of 2015 to the World – Jeredon O’Connor”

President Wayne A. I. Frederick talks with Jeredon O’Connor, a 2015 honors graduate of the School of Communications.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick talks with Jeredon O’Connor, a 2015 honors graduate of the School of Communications.  They discuss Jeredon’s experiences at Howard, what he learned from his study abroad, and how he plans to tell stories as a filmmaker in the future.

Air Date: May 31, 2015

THE JOURNEY: “A Graduating Senior Remembers Her Howard Experience”

President Wayne A. I. Frederick talks with Shantal Rose, a member of the Class of 2015, about the experiences at Howard that defined her life.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick talks with Shantal Rose, a member of the Class of 2015, about the experiences at Howard that defined her life.  The daughter of Jamaican immigrants who aspires to a career in medicine, she talks about her passions and her desire to serve.

Air Date: May 24, 2015

 

THE JOURNEY: “Graduating Law School at the Top”

President Wayne A. I. Frederick talks with double alumnus Christopher Holiman about his years at Howard.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick talks with double alumnus Christopher Holiman about his years at Howard and his place at the top of the 2015 graduating class of the School of Law.

Air Date: May 17, 2015

 

THE JOURNEY: “From Heart to Hand: A Donor Makes a Dream Live”

President Wayne A. I. Frederick introduces graduating senior Raven Harrison to the alumna donor whose financial gift made possible her graduation.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick introduces graduating senior Raven Harrison to the alumna donor whose financial gift made possible her graduation.  The two women from different generations, who are meeting for the first time, chat about what they have in common and how Howard University has changed their lives.

Air Date: May 10, 2015

THE JOURNEY: “Politics and Passion: Dr. Lorenzo Morris”

President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts Dr. Lorenzo Morris, professor of Political Science and Chair of the Faculty Senate.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts Dr. Lorenzo Morris, professor of Political Science and Chair of the Faculty Senate.  They talk about electoral politics, public policy and the need for full community engagement.

Air Date: May 3, 2015

THE JOURNEY: “Art In Conversation”

Lori Evelyn Allan is a first year graduate design student and Kenish Magwood is a second year graduate painting student. Both are committed to using their work to spark conversations about tough questions within their communities.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts two honors graduate students studying art.  Lori Evelyn Allan is a first year graduate design student and Kenish Magwood is a second year graduate painting student.  Both are committed to using their work to spark conversations about tough questions within their communities.

Air Date: April 5, 2015

 

THE JOURNEY: “An Impact Through Athletics – Dwight Yorke and Shaka Hislop”

Dwight Yorke and Howard Alum Shaka Hislop, two world-famous football (soccer) professionals.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick is in conversation with two world-famous football (soccer) professionals — Dwight Yorke and Howard alum Shaka Hislop — both from Trinidad and Tobago.  They discuss their triumphs and challenges in professional sports as well as their road to careers in broadcasting.

Air Date: March 29, 2015

THE JOURNEY: “An Advocate for Alzeheimer’s Disease – Dr. Thomas Obisesan”

Dr. Thomas Obisesan, Howard University physician and scholar, addresses a community at risk for a high incidence of Alzheimer’s on this episode of The Journey.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick and Howard University physician and scholar Dr. Thomas Obisesan address a community at risk for a high incidence of Alzheimer’s.  The conversation centers around the need for awareness, compassion and education about a disease that affects African Americans at a high rate and that has some treatable solutions.

Air Date: March 22, 2015

THE JOURNEY: “A Smile for Dental Education – Dr. Leo Rouse”

Dr. Leo Rouse, dean of the Howard University College of Dentistry.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts dean of the Howard University College of Dentistry, Dr. Leo Rouse.  As a Howard alum, retired military officer, clinical professor and veteran dental administrator, Dr. Rouse discusses his views of the opportunities and challenges facing dental education today.

Air Date: March 15, 2015

THE JOURNEY: “A Leader in Alternative Spring Break – Ayanna McFarland”

Ayanna McFarland, senior English major, who has demonstrated her commitment to planting seeds of change by serving as a student leader of Howard University’s Alternative Spring Break (ASB).

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts senior English major Ayanna McFarland, who has demonstrated her commitment to planting seeds of change by serving as a student leader of Howard University’s Alternative Spring Break (ASB).  The Memphis native talks about the work simultaneously done by more than 400 of her fellow students in communities across the country during the week of spring break.

Air Date: March 08, 2015

THE JOURNEY: “On Education – Dean Leslie Fenwick”

Dr. Leslie Fenwick, Dean of the Howard University School of Education, who has been a fearless voice in education on behalf of communities of color.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts Dr. Leslie Fenwick, Dean of the Howard University School of Education, who has been a fearless voice in education on behalf of communities of color.  They discuss her journey as well as contemporary issues and future opportunities for pre-K through post-doc education.

Air Date: February 15, 2015

THE JOURNEY: “A Case for History and Howard – Dr. Michael Winston”

Dr. Michael Winston, Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Howard University.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts Dr. Michael Winston, Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Howard University.  The conversation explores one man’s journey from New York’s Stuyvesant High School to Howard and a world empowered by history.  Rich academic experiences in classrooms and life changing encounters with mentors shaped and continue to shape generations of students.

Air Date: February 1, 2015

THE JOURNEY – “A Student’s Voice – Gavette Richardson”

Gavette Richardson, an honors graduate of Howard University School of Communications who is currently enrolled as a second year student in the School of Law.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts Gavette Richardson, an honors graduate of Howard University School of Communications who is currently enrolled as a second year student in the School of Law.  Gavette, a former star of the H.U. debate team, reveals what she sees as a true value of her education.

Air Date: January 25, 2015

THE JOURNEY : “Pioneer in the Struggle – Dr. Joyce Ladner”

President Wayne Frederick hosts Dr. Joyce Ladner, former Interim President of Howard University.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne Frederick hosts Dr. Joyce Ladner, former Interim President of Howard University.  The discussion explores a career that spans 5 decades and ranges from civil disobedience to educational leadership as she mustered courage to break glass ceilings and set new paths.

Air Date: January 18, 2015

 

THE JOURNEY: “Preparing for a World of Business – Dean Barron Harvey”

Dr. Barron Harvey, Dean of the Howard University School of Business.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne Frederick hosts Dr. Barron Harvey, Dean of the Howard University School of Business.  They discuss the roadblocks and opportunities available to students following a career path in business.

Air Date: January 11, 2015

THE JOURNEY: “The Gift of Service – Dean Bernard Richardson”

Dr. Bernard Richardson, the fourth dean of Andrew Rankin Chapel at Howard University.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts the fourth dean of Andrew Rankin Chapel at Howard University, Dean Bernard Richardson.  They explore the many ways that members of the University community make the principle of service more than a slogan.

Air Date: December 28, 2014

THE JOURNEY: “Leighton Watson, HUSA President”

President Wayne Frederick hosts senior English major Leighton Watson, President of the Howard University Student Association.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne Frederick hosts senior English major Leighton Watson, President of the Howard University Student Association as they discuss the opportunities and challenges of an education at the University.

Air Date: December 14, 2014

THE JOURNEY: “Through the Lens of Drama – Kim James-Bey”

Professor Kim James-Bey, Chair of the Department of Theatre Arts at Howard University, explores the past and the possibilities through the lens of drama.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts Professor Kim James-Bey, Chair of the Department of Theatre Arts at Howard University. Through the lens of drama, they explore the past and the possibilities and uncover what makes for success.

Air Date: December 7, 2014

THE JOURNEY: “Maxine Williams”

Maxine Williams, Global Head of Diversity for Facebook, explains how setting goals and having principles helped as she moved from a small village to Yale to Oxford and then to the world of corporate professionals.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts Maxine Williams, Global Head of Diversity for Facebook.  The two discuss how taking risks can sometimes lead to rewards.  Trinidadian Williams explains how setting goals and having principles helped as she moved from a small village to Yale to Oxford and then to the world of corporate professionals.

Air Date: November 30, 2014

THE JOURNEY: “Dr. John S. Wilson”

Dr. John S. Wilson, Jr., the 11th president of Morehouse College, shares his personal and professional journey.

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On this episode of The Journey, two presidents talk about challenges and opportunities.  President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts Dr. John S. Wilson, Jr., the 11th president of Morehouse College who shares his personal and professional journey from Morehouse to Harvard to the White House Initiative on HBCUs to his current presidency.

Air Date: November 23, 2014

THE JOURNEY: “Lung Cancer”

Dr. Thomas, Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine in the College of Medicine at Howard University, explains myths and assumptions about the disease as well as treatment options available.

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President Wayne A. I. Frederick talks with pulmonologist Dr. Alicia Thomas about  the high rate of lung cancer affecting communities of color.  Dr. Thomas, Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine in the College of Medicine at Howard University, explains myths and assumptions about the disease as well as treatment options available.

Air Date: October 26, 2014

 

THE JOURNEY: “Black Males in Higher Education”

Dr. Ivory Toldson is Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology at Howard University. As a Senior Research Analyst for the Congressional Black Caucus, he led two groundbreaking studies which explored the educational journeys of African-American males and analyzed the so called “school-to-prison pipeline.”

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President Frederick’s guest is Dr. Ivory Toldson, Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology at Howard University. As a Senior Research Analyst for the Congressional Black Caucus, Toldson led two groundbreaking studies which explored the educational journeys of African-American males and analyzed the so called “school-to-prison pipeline.” This episode of The Journey explores the path toward academic success. Dr. Toldson currently serves as the Deputy Director for the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges & Universities.

Air date: October 12, 2014

THE JOURNEY: “Interpersonal Violence Against Women and Girls”

Dr. Tricia Bent-Goodley is Professor of Social Work at Howard University. As a scholar and researcher and the Director of the Interpersonal Violence Prevention Program at Howard, she offers information about domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking prevention initiatives.

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President Frederick’s guest is Dr. Tricia Bent-Goodley, Professor of Social Work at Howard University.  As a scholar and researcher and the Director of the Interpersonal Violence Prevention Program at Howard, Dr. Bent-Goodley offers information about domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking prevention initiatives.

Air date:  October 5, 2014