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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