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Garrick Gibson

Greetings Fam, I'm a proud Florida A&M Rattler and a second-gen HBCU grad through and through. Co-founding and steering the ship at HBCU Lifestyle is my gig, where I get to mix my love for UX design, digital marketing, and tech into something really cool for the HBCU community. Oh, and I'm also involved with my local FAMU alumni association chapter; it's like keeping a piece of HBCU with me always. Plus, I'm in the trenches too, raising a college bound teenager. So, I know a little something about the highs and lows of this journey. My aim? To make HBCU Lifestyle as relatable, real, and informative as it can be, all while celebrating our amazing HBCU culture and heritage.

Chris Cathcart pictured holding a microphone speaking in front of an audience on fundraising party ideas for HBCU groups.

HL 011: Fundraising Party Ideas for HBCU Alumni with Christopher Cathcart

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In this episode of the HBCU Lifestyle Podcast, I’m excited to share with you a thought-provoking interview with communications pro Christopher Cathcart. Chris is a graduate of Howard University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations. His early career experience includes working with CNN, Motown Records, and Hidden Beach Records, to name

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An aerial shot of the famed Legion Field in Birmingham, AL during the halftime show. Alabama State University’s Band is performing on the field in front of a packed stadium.

HBCU Rankings: Top 5 Football Classics by Attendance 2013

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The 2013 black college football season has been nothing short of crazy both on and off the field. The unexpected firing of Grambling’s legendary head coach Doug Williams, which lead to a player boycott of the Grambling state – Jackson State football game. That protest lead to Grambling forfeiting of Jackson State’s homecoming game. At

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Free Financial Aid Estimates Direct from Colleges with Abigail Seldin [Podcast]

HL 009: Free Financial Aid Estimates Direct from Colleges with Abigail Seldin

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Welcome to episode 9 of the HBCU Lifestyle podcast. In this episode’s college quick tips section I share 4 Ways to Get a Good Night’s Sleep in College. Followed by our featured guest Abigail Seldin. Abigail is the Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of College Abacus. College Abacus helps students and families learn how much

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HBCU Lifestyle Podcast 8: The Black Greek Success Program with Eddie Francis

Podcast Episode 8: The Black Greek Success Program with Eddie Francis

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Welcome to episode 8 of the HBCU Lifestyle podcast. In this episode’s college quick tips section I share 10 Ways to Maximize Your Internship Experience. Followed by our featured guest Eddie Francis. Eddie is a speaker, public speaking coach and public relations/marketing professional. He is the author and presenter of the Black Greek Success Program,

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Podcas Episode 7 The HOPE Scholarship Initiative for HBCU students with Michelle Janaye

Podcast Episode 7: The H.O.P.E. Scholarship Initiative for HBCU students with Michelle Janaye

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Listen to the podcast Happy New Year! In this first episode of 2013 I share tips for college students to get back on a schedule after winter break. In the featured section of the podcast I am joined by fellow HBCU advocate Michelle Janaye. Michelle was born to be journalist. She fell in love with

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Podcast Episode 6: Exposing K-12 Students to The Possibilities of STEM Careers with Tokiwa Smith

Podcast Episode 6: Exposing K-12 Students to The Possibilities of STEM Careers with Tokiwa Smith

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Listen to the podcast In this episode I share college quick tips from our blog to help students successfully apply for college scholarships. Our featured guest is Tokiwa Smith. Tokiwa is a graduate of Florida A&M University (FAMU) where she majored in chemical engineering. After graduating from FAMU in 2001, Tokiwa decided not pursue the

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Podcast Episode 5: Goal-Setting, Faith, and Perseverance with Ethan Brisby

Podcast Episode 5: Goal-Setting, Faith, and Perseverance with Ethan Brisby

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Listen to the podcast In this episode I share college quick tips from our blog to help students with work-life balance, and discuss how to make really good presentation in college. Our featured guest is Ethan Brisby. Paying for college can be a journey for even the most decorated students. For this reason, Ethan wrote,

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