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*Note: The University College family extends its deepest sympathies and prayers to all of those impacted by the recent and tragic shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada.   Welcome back to University College! Now in our second season, we kick it off by discussing the recent intersection between politics and sports. From POTUS rescinding invitations to the White House to professional sports owners and players expressing disagreement with the Trump--we get into it all. In our parting shot, we say a special goodbye to Mrs. Jamila Barefield--friend of the show and an amazing person.

Welcome to a very special episode of University College. Episode 48 is an open discussion about free speech, race in America, and much more. Is Trump America's president, or simply the president of his base? Have we reached a new low when the KKK holds a rally that ends in the death of an innocent protester. Now more than ever...Listen. Discuss. Engage. (Be Civil). Be the Change.

Welcome to University College - Episode 47! This week, we had FSU alum and business owner James Coleman on the show to kick around thoughts on Trump v. Korea, the most un-gangsta version of 'Knuck If You Buck', as well as thoughts on Kapernick and the continued black balling of the former QB. James also joins in to discuss "Power" (Episode 7). Note: We will take a break for a few weeks to handle some items before coming back in October. Listen. Discuss. Engage. Be the Change.

Welcome to Episode 46 of University College. This week, we are pleased to welcome Pastor Clarence C. Moore of New Era Church to the show. Pastor Moore, father of host Curtiss Moore, shares his wisdom with us regarding the current state of the Black Church, his beliefs on how to get young people back into the sanctuary, and the responsibility of the church to help the community fight the discrimination that has continued to plague its members. While we hope you listen to all of our shows, this one is especially important. If you require a spiritual pick-me-up, or simply want to hear a good lesson, we urge you to listen and share. Be Inspired.

In this edition of University College, we discuss Trump v. Sessions, the complete disarray of this White House administration, and a brief look at the latest healthcare votes. We also take a look at Kyrie Irving's shocking (or not so shocking) proclamation that he wants out of Cleveland--and more importantly that he does not want to play second fiddle to LeBron James any longer. What does this mean for him moving forward, and does this reflect poorly on King James. Finally, we discuss "Power". GHOST. IS. OUT! How will he rebuild his empire? What does this mean for him and Tasha, or him and Angie? Its a great discussion, and we hope you join us.

Welcome to Episode 44 of University College Podcast! This week, special guest Jacqueline Currie joins the show to discuss her career as a licensed professional counselor and the impact that therapy can have for clients. After our discussion about her role in helping to improve the lives of others, she kicked it with us to discuss the smoke and mirrors of the Trump presidency, Lavar Ball's unexpected win, the importance of diversity in comic books and graphic novels, and of course the second-best show of TV--Power! We hope you all enjoy and thanks for the support!

#ShareTheEpisode University College is back for another week! In Episode 43, we discuss Donnie Jr.'s dealings with a Russian attorney, we take a brief look at gerrymandering and new cases dealing with the subject, and Lonso Ball's Summer League debut. We also do our weekly look at our "Who's Gotta Go?" for Power. And we call out a few people for their commentary  about our list. We appreciate the interaction, the listeners, and the feedback. Listen. Discuss. Engage. Be the Change.    

Welcome to Episode 42 of University College! This week, friend of the show Jason Keene joins us to discuss a number of topics, including: - Trump's itchy twitter fingers - Kaepernick and NFL owners continued black-balling - NBA free agency - 4:44, HOV's new, critically acclaimed album - HBCU pride  

Welcome to Episode 41 of the U.C! Today we celebrate June 27th (even though Mike doesn't know what that is), the return of "Power" and much more. Is Trump on a winning streak right now? Is it really retirement if no one hires you, or are you just out of work? Finally, other than Holly, I think we can all agree that Angela is the worst character ever on Power, right? The fellas all provide their individual "Who's Gotta Go" lists and we do our consensus "Power" power rankings. Man hold up, man its going diiiiiiine. Listen. Discuss. Engage. Be the Change.

Welcome back to University College, Episode 40! This week, we are pleased to welcome Gina Paige, co-founder of AfricanAncestry.com, to the show. You have probably heard of competitors, but African Ancestry has been around much longer—and has more of its focus in providing our people with more detailed information about who they are and where they come from. Gina has been featured on "60 Minutes", "Fox Business News", and in publications such as Jet Magazine, and online news site The Huffington Post. She has worked with and revealed the roots of some of the world's leading icons, including: Oprah Winfrey, John Legend, Spike Lee, and more. If you've ever wanted to determine a more accurate view of your heritage, check out AfricanAncestry.com. Gina was even nice enough to provide a discount code exclusively to our listners—but you'll have to listen to find out what the code is! Listen. Discuss. Engage. Be the Change.

What do President Trump and Kevin Durant have in common? More than you realize. Trump, who may be one of the most polarizing people in the US is now joined by Kevin Durant who is equally hated for "taking the easy way out." This week, we discuss Trump, Comey, Sessions, the DOJ, and why Trump continues to lie about the most basic of facts.   We also take a look at the 2016-2017 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors, specifically, Durant's place among the greats of all time. It wouldn't be University College if we didn't also analyze Durant's love/hate relationship with a wave brush. Check us out!

#RepresentationMatters, but its more than a phrase. Dr. Alden Landry and his team have a firm belief that there should be more people of color in the health professions (medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, etc.). With this thought in mind, he started Tour For Diversity in Medicine and the rest is history! Tour For Diversity provides access to students of color who are interested in the health professions. These students get a chance to visit universities all over the country and discuss their goals with professionals currently in a related field. Whether you're interested in medicine or just want a jolt of motivation, Dr. Landry provides very insightful words of inspiration while also discussing his personal story. We hope you enjoy!

We'd like to welcome all of our listeners to Episode 38 of University College. This week we provide updates on recent "high profile" cases involving police offer-involved shootings of African Americans in Tulsa, Miami, and Cleveland. Should a jury be allowed to hear about a victim's past issues, or should the jury only be allowed to consider what the officer knew at the time of the incident? Also, is America fake caring about Eldrick "Tiger" Woods, or is this is serious as the media is making it sound? Finally, can LeBron and Kyrie compete with the Warrior's and Durant's estranged wave brush? We discuss all of this and more! If you listen to the episode and enjoy it, share the content. For feedback, post comments below or email us at universitycollege@yahoo.com

Happy Memorial Day and welcome back to University College! This week, we are joined by special guest Okey Enyia, who discusses quite a bit with us, including: - Is there diversity in Washington? - The disconnect between what the Democratic Party espouses and their issues with execution. - The quality of Trump's Saudi Arabia speech - Why does the Trump administration wear such terrible suits We hope you enjoy!

In this #UCSoundbyte, Curtiss, Mike and I discuss why Mike refuses to acknowledge that there is there...there. Do we believe that Trump can be quiet long enough to let the investigation run its course? What does it mean that there is a resounding silence when conservatives normally run to his side? How much political power does Trump have left to spend? We briefly tackle all of this and more.

In a very special episode of our Black Business Profile series, we speak with Jamila Barefield about how her colon cancer diagnosis led to her creating Mila's Journey, a charitable organization that seeks to bring awareness to colon cancer and the lives impacted by this deadly disease. You will be inspired by her strength, courage, and ability to thrive in spite of a sobering diagnosis. For more information about Mila's Journey, visit: Website: milasjourney78.wixsite.com Email: milasjourney78@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/milasjourney    

University College Episode 36 is now AVAILABLE! This week, we take a close look at how your own personal bubble shapes the type of media you choose to consume. How is it that two opposing groups can view the same fact and yet reach two distinctly different conclusions? We also take a look Big Baller Brand and what we believe the company's ceiling could be. Is a Black-only graduation at Harvard University a positive step toward healing the racial divide? And finally, the newly-crowned Miss USA 2017 believes that healthcare is a privilege not a right. Join us for all of this, plus our commentary on Mike's du-rag! We appreciate the support and hope you have a great day! Listen. Discuss. Engage. #BeTheChange

Episode 35 of University College is now available! This episode marks our first "Listener Mailbag". This week, Curtiss, Mike and I took some of your questions and discussed them during a live recording. Questions: Does Black privilege exist? What is one thing you wish someone told you about raising children that you had no idea about? Why do you all think there is a stigma attached to mental health in our community? Are men more sensitive than women? What do your Caucasian or Republican (conservative) friends think about your podcast, or the things you've said? Where do you guys go for "unbiased" news? How do you educate yourselves on both sides of political issues? We'd like to thank the listeners who submitted questions and congrats to the listeners who had a question that was picked! #BeTheChange

Welcome back to the U.C.! As we near the end of Donnie J's first 100 days, we pause to look back on his wins, losses, and everything in between. Also, did the Black community over react to the Shea Moisture ad campaign or was there actual reason for concern. And Beyhive members continue to rejoice as Beyoncé announces a new scholarship program aimed at helping our youth continue to reach great heights! We appreciate our listeners and thank you for your continued support. Do us a favor, share your favorite episode and tag one (or all) of us in your post!                                                                                                     Instagram:  @UCollege, @iOpine11, @DocCrm Twitter: @UnivCollegeBTC, @iOpine11, @DocCrm

In this #UCSoundbyte, Curtiss, Mike and I review the @HBO Original Film The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Does this movie (based on the book of the same name), starring Oprah Winfrey, properly deliver the right dosage of information about Henrietta Lacks to properly tell her amazing story, or does the treatment of this movie fall short? Where is the line between medicine and ethics with regards to patients? How has the standard of care changed in medicine over time? Finally, does the Lacks family deserve compensation for the countless advancements in medicine that have resulted because of their mother's HeLa cells? We briefly tackle all of this in this very special podcast episode.