Homecoming the Podcast

Will FIU Be Willie Simmons Ultimate Dream or a Tough Reality?

Rose and James Season 3 Episode 2

This podcast now serves as a platform to amplify the voices of HBCU students and alumni, revealing the profound impacts they have on their communities and beyond. Each episode dives deep into the rich stories that extend past homecoming, highlighting the resilience, innovation, and achievements that continue to shape the HBCU legacy. 

By tuning in, you’re not just listening; you’re becoming part of a movement that honors the past while looking toward the future. Whether you’re an alum, a current student, or someone curious about the HBCU experience, this podcast invites you to celebrate the narratives that make these institutions extraordinary. Your connection to HBCUs matters, and together, we can elevate these stories to inspire generations to come.  Join us in preserving and celebrating the legacy of HBCUs. Your story matters, and together, we can shape the narrative for generations to come 

Yard News- Former FAMU Head Coach Wilie Simmons finally got his dream job at FIU  

Willie Simmons is going back to Florida coaching and its Dream Job Florida International University.  He always wanted to be a D-1 Head Football coach and now he gets his shot.

Per the Tallahassee Democrat 

https://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/local/2024/12/07/coach-willie-simmons-journey-from-quincy-to-famu-to-duke-to-fiu/76839854007/ 


HBCU Excellence-Hampton women's basketball recently pulled off a historic upset against Georgia, winning 76-74 in overtime on December 1, 2024. This victory marked Hampton's first win against a Power Four program since beating Alabama in 2019.

The Pirates' thrilling comeback was capped off by Tyra Kennedy's go-ahead bucket with just one second remaining in overtime 

Per Article by HBCU Sports 

https://hbcusports.com/2024/12/01/hampton-womens-hoops-upset-sec-school-heres-how-historic-it-was/ 


HBCU Legacy-The  2nd HBCU Honors aired on BET on Dec 1, 2024  During the honors the  Grammy-winning couple J. Ivy and Tarrey Torae captivated the audience with a poetic musical tribute, unveiling a groundbreaking $100M campaign to uplift HBCU students. 

The HBCU Honors

 https://www.instagram.com/p/DDF8GJhPndK/