Bonus Episode - “Class” is in Session (Feat: Dr. Steve D. Mobley)

Jade, Fran, and Keia continue to explore the nuances and complexities of the HBCU Experiencewith a discussion that illuminates the intersection of race and social class. Special guest, HBCUAssoc. Professor Steve D Mobley, joins the conversation offering some history and insightaround how social hierarchies are established, sustained and experienced at HBCUs. Conceptssuch as elitism and class-passing are also explored.

A fun and flavorful discussion of the role and impact of food and food culture on the HBCU experience. This episode features the compelling stories of food experiences and the favorite food memories of HBCU students/alumni. An overview of the history and impact agricultural efforts at HBCUs and surrounding communities is also presented. Join us at the table. 

This episode highlights the experiences of foreign born black students at historically Black colleges and universities. Hosts and guests explore the impact of the intersections of the race and ethnicity and discuss how to embrace difference and challenge division and othering on campus.

Using the tools and tenets of intersectionality this episode presents a rich overview and discussion of the experiences and contributions of Black women at HBCUS. Hosts and guests explore the impact of gender politics, heteronormativity, and respectability politics as tools of white supremacy at HBCUS and discuss implications for women throughout history and into the future. 

Jade of All Jades walks us through what to expect from season 2 of Illuminating Intersectionality.