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The Head Nod : Black Life at A PWI

The Head Nod : Black Life at A PWI

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The Head Nod provides an authentic take on Black Life in predominantly white spaces. Join hosts Adell Coleman and Anna DeShawn and guests for raw conversations, laughs and head nods as they share their perspectives on everything from challenges, triumphs to unique experiences of navigating a world that often fails to recognize the Black experience. Season one focuses on "Black Life at a PWI (Predominantly White Institutions)." Throughout this exciting season, the podcast offers an in-depth and entertaining look into the college experiences of Black students who attended PWIs. From the initial culture shock to navigating the complexities of Greek life, and even sharing random Saturday night adventures at the most unexpected places - "The Head Nod" leaves no stone unturned.
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The Head Nod : Black Life at A PWI - At The Track House with "The U" - Seton Hall University
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09/05/23 • 48 min

"The Internationals"...sounded a bit cheesy so they chose "The U". We're head nodding our way over to Seton Hall University where alumni Chris Colbert gives us some of the craziest stories we've heard yet. What's a stripper, a punch in the face and a "Pirate" game show all have in common? Find out.

Follow Chris: @chriscolbertreport

Hosts: Adell Coleman & Anna DeShawn

Executive Producer: Ryan Woodhall

Distribution: DCP Entertainment & The Qube

For more information visit: dcpofficial.com/theheadnod

Follow Adell: @iamadellcoleman

Follow Anna: @annadeshawn"

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The Head Nod : Black Life at A PWI - Ain't No Gritin it in Des Moines - Drake University & DePaul University
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08/29/23 • 39 min

Why a PWI? Why Drake? Why Des Moines? Welp...It wasn't for the marching band!

So you're an introvert on a PWI campus, waiting to "be oriented" what do you do next? This weeks guest Drake University alum April Jones gives insight on her time, how she met host Anna DeShawn, and what food staples she always sought when visiting home. Those home cooked meals hit different when you visit from school and especially while attending PWI!

Follow April: @ajthejetsetter

Hosts: Adell Coleman & Anna DeShawn

Executive Producer: Ryan Woodhall

Distribution: DCP Entertainment & The Qube

Follow Adell: @iamadellcoleman

Follow Anna: @annadeshawn

For more information visit: dcpofficial.com/theheadnod

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The Head Nod : Black Life at A PWI - USC's Somerville Place - University of Southern California
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08/22/23 • 44 min

Welcome to The Head Nod!

Imagine a place at a PWI that's just for you. A safe place where all the black students reside in harmony. A place that aims to foster an understanding of and respect for Black culture, while cultivating a sense of family and community, while at a PWI! Oh it's real...it's Somerville and this weeks guest Amber Smith, USC alumni tells us all about it!

Follow Amber: @ambercsmith_

Learn more about Somerville Place, https://cbcsa.usc.edu/programs-and-events/student-development-programs/somerville-place-residential-floor/

Hosts: Adell Coleman & Anna DeShawn (ACAD)

Executive Producer: Ryan Woodhall

Distribution: DCP Entertainment & The Qube

Follow Adell: @iamadellcoleman

Follow Anna: @annadeshawn

For more information visit: dcpofficial.com/theheadnod

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The Head Nod : Black Life at A PWI - You Went to College for What?! - The American University in Washington, DC
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10/31/23 • 41 min

Jenn Brown attended American University in Washington D.C. pretty far from her home in Chicago...but why?! For the men of course! Now, she did make the most of her education, excelling in class, RA life and making some cool friends. But in a city with access to a lot of different Colleges and Universities she would be remiss if she didn't see about a boo thang at all of them! Listen in for all those stories and more!

Hosts: Adell Coleman & Anna DeShawn

Executive Producer: Ryan Woodhall

Distribution: DCP Entertainment & The Qube

Follow Adell: @iamadellcoleman

Follow Anna: @annadeshawn

For more information visit: dcpofficial.com/theheadnod

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The Head Nod : Black Life at A PWI - Two siblings, One school & A Professor Mom - University of Delaware
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11/07/23 • 52 min

Sophie & Remi Poindexter are siblings and more importantly friends. They grew up on the University of Delaware campus with their professor mom and then became students themselves. Hear about how different their experiences were especially when COVID hit and you got to keep listening to hear Remi beatbox. It's lit!

Follow Sophie: @Sophpoin

Follow Remi: @remipoindexterart

Hosts: Adell Coleman & Anna DeShawn

Executive Producer: Ryan Woodhall

Distribution: DCP Entertainment & The Qube

Follow Adell: @iamadellcoleman

Follow Anna: @annadeshawn

For more information visit: dcpofficial.com/theheadnod

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The Head Nod : Black Life at A PWI - A Good Pop - UC Santa Cruz & USC

A Good Pop - UC Santa Cruz & USC

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11/14/23 • 39 min

Sometimes folk can be a little reckless with what they say and how they interact with others. Sequoia experienced that and more when attending UC Santa Cruz & USC briefly. Hear that and some other stories about some cultural differences we can all relate to, on this weeks episode!

Oh and check out her pod, Black People Love Paramore

Follow Sequioa : IG @sequoiabholmes X @sequoiabholmes

Hosts: Adell Coleman & Anna DeShawn

Executive Producer: Ryan Woodhall

Distribution: DCP Entertainment & The Qube

Follow Adell: @iamadellcoleman

Follow Anna: @annadeshawn

For more information visit: dcpofficial.com/theheadnod

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The Head Nod : Black Life at A PWI - Holiday's Hit Different When Black at A PWI: Thanksgiving Edition
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11/21/23 • 37 min

Adell and Anna reflect on all they had to be grateful during their experiences as black college students at Predominantly White Universities (PWI'S).

As Anna reflects on the nostalgia of coming home for the holidays and spending time with her family. Adell recollects a scary time where a holiday trip back to college had her and her friends deciding if they should sleep in a gas station or go with a complete stranger and his offer to drive them back to college?

Oh and we hear more about "Plaid Anna" as she share's more about her journey on self discovery.

Those black experiences...they hit a little differently when all you have is each other.

Hosts: Adell Coleman & Anna DeShawn

Executive Producer: Ryan Woodhall

Distribution: DCP Entertainment & The Qube

Follow Adell: @iamadellcoleman

Follow Anna: @annadeshawn

For more information visit: dcpofficial.com/theheadnod

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The Head Nod : Black Life at A PWI - The Professor and the African Prince - University of Louisiana, Lafayette
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11/28/23 • 60 min

LaTrice, shares her PWI (Predominantly White Institution) Experience with us! What's it like being a black student hailing from University of Louisiana - Lafayette? Well, there's that time she was about to be an African Princess, there's this huge crawfish boil like no other, oh and gators live on the campus amongst the students!

Hosts: Adell Coleman & Anna DeShawn

Executive Producer: Ryan Woodhall

Distribution: DCP Entertainment & The Qube

Follow Adell: @iamadellcoleman

Follow Anna: @annadeshawn

For more information visit: dcpofficial.com/theheadnod

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The Head Nod : Black Life at A PWI - Cappin' on Prince - Hamline University

Cappin' on Prince - Hamline University

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12/05/23 • 51 min

Twila Dang gives us a big Head Nod hailing all the way from Hamline University a PWI we have affectionately labeled "HAM U"! She shares a moment when her father was her biggest advocate, meeting the love of her life oh and you can't attend a school so close to Minneapolis and not meet the purple one Prince himself!

Hosts: Adell Coleman & Anna DeShawn

Executive Producer: Ryan Woodhall

Distribution: DCP Entertainment & The Qube

Follow Adell: @iamadellcoleman

Follow Anna: @annadeshawn

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It's Lit Lit Lit....Fay joins the Head Nod to chat about her time College of Charleston...one of the top party schools! She talks athletic scholarships, awkward black girl moments and what could've been from old letters from school.

Follow Fay IG: @likwuid

Hosts: Adell Coleman & Anna DeShawn

Executive Producer: Ryan Woodhall

Distribution: DCP Entertainment & The Qube

Follow Adell: @iamadellcoleman

Follow Anna: @annadeshawn

For more information visit: dcpofficial.com/theheadnod

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Head Nod : Black Life at A PWI have?

The Head Nod : Black Life at A PWI currently has 21 episodes available.

What topics does The Head Nod : Black Life at A PWI cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Society & Culture and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Head Nod : Black Life at A PWI?

The episode title 'Trunk Ridin' Rocky Roads & Fittits - Penn State University & Seattle University' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Head Nod : Black Life at A PWI?

The average episode length on The Head Nod : Black Life at A PWI is 45 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Head Nod : Black Life at A PWI released?

Episodes of The Head Nod : Black Life at A PWI are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Head Nod : Black Life at A PWI?

The first episode of The Head Nod : Black Life at A PWI was released on Jul 28, 2023.

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