Episodes

  • Young, Black, and Leading: Austin Davis’ Story

    Young, Black, and Leading: Austin Davis’ Story
    Mar 22 2026
    This episode of Navigating the Ivory Tower we have a special interview guest, Austin Davis the Lt. Governor of Pennsylvania. He is the first Black Lieutenant Governor in Commonwealth history. We discussed his journey as an African American man in politics and what important issues Davis advocates for!
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    35 mins
  • Black in Broadcasting: Navigating Media at a PWI

    Black in Broadcasting: Navigating Media at a PWI
    Mar 13 2026
    Navigating the Ivory Tower collabs with ORB for a podcast episode all about being Black in Broadcasting, PWI's, and Personal stories.
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    23 mins
  • Becoming vs. Being: A Dialogue on Black Masculinity

    Becoming vs. Being: A Dialogue on Black Masculinity
    Dec 2 2025
    Join me in a conversation with entrepreneur Jason Garland Jr. as he shares how he navigates, Black masculinity, expectations, and the pressure that comes with success as a young Black man at a PWI.
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    56 mins
  • Sick and Tired: Tired and Sick

    Sick and Tired: Tired and Sick
    Oct 27 2025
    This episode delves into what expereincing Black fatigue feels like as Black students at a PWI. Kay Davis discusses what this has been like for her as a Pitt Student!
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • This Ain’t in the Faculty Handbook

    This Ain’t in the Faculty Handbook
    Apr 29 2025
    This Episode explores a new spin this time...about what it's like for Black professors to teach at a Predominantly white Institution. With special guest Dr. Amanda Boston a University of Pittsburgh Professor.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Sis, Let’s Talk About These Athletes

    Sis, Let’s Talk About These Athletes
    Apr 24 2025
    This episode features a conversation on the topic of what it's like for Black Women to date Black athletes at a PWI as well as, a Black athletes perspective on this topic.

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    44 mins
  • Mixed Signals

    Mixed Signals
    Apr 1 2025
    This episode features a conversation what it’s truly like for multiracial students navigating white and Black spaces, particularly at a Predominantly White Institution.


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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • The Talk They Didn’t Give Us: sex ed lessons we should have had

    The Talk They Didn’t Give Us: sex ed lessons we should have had
    Feb 26 2025
    This episode focuses on the importance of safe sex education for Black Students at perdominantly white institutions. The podcast would cover how sex education does not often address specific cultural and social challenges students of color face.

    Theme Music: "Blissful" by Unknown
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    57 mins