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Alabama A&M University’s weekly one-on-one conversation with the people shaping our world. The host is Elvin Jenkins, Director of Electronic Media Communications/WJAB-FM.   This encore episode’s guest is Kelvin Wooten - a Grammy award winning composer, arranger, producer and musician from Huntsville, Alabama. He has collaborated with artists such as J. Cole, Earth Wind & Fire, Raphael Saddiq, Chaka Khan, Deqn Sue, Eric Essix and many more. He and Elvin discuss his time as a student at Alabama A&M, how he became a much called upon force in the music field, his experiences in the music business, his appearance on NPR’s “Tiny Desk Concert” series, his advice to young people and his love for his hometown and AAMU.

Alabama A&M University’s weekly one-on-one conversation with the people shaping our world. The host is Elvin Jenkins, Director of Electronic Media Communications/WJAB-FM. This episode’s guest is Antoine Mordican - Alabama A&M University alumnus, former engineer and now the CEO of Black Native Cultivation. His Black Native Farm, a certified hemp-growing farm in Bessemer, Alabama, produces organic, sustainable hemp. He is the State of Alabama Director for Minorities for Medical Marijuana and is committed to raising awareness of the medicinal uses of hemp. Mordican continues to experiment with all the benefits and forms of the plant and plans to process his own flower someday.

This episode’s guest is Leslie Ekpe - Alabama A&M University alumnus, former D1 volleyball player that attended on a full 4-year scholarship. She received her Master’s of Art from UAB and her MBA from Sam Houston University. She is currently a PhD. candidate at Texas Christian University. Ekpe was recently named the President of the Graduate Student Senate, the first person of color to hold this position. She is also a Fellow at the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) Center for Leadership and Social Justice, an organization committed to bridging the gap between  educational leadership and social justice.

Alabama A&M University’s weekly one-on-one conversation with the people shaping our world. The host is Elvin Jenkins, Director of Electronic Media Communications/WJAB-FM.   This episode’s guest is Kelvin Wooten - a Grammy award winning composer, arranger, producer and musician from Huntsville, Alabama. He has collaborated with artists such as J. Cole, Earth Wind & Fire, Raphael Saddiq, Chaka Khan, Deqn Sue, Eric Essix and many more. He and Elvin discuss his time as a student at Alabama A&M, how he became a much called upon force in the music field, his experiences in the music business, his appearance on NPR’s “Tiny Desk Concert” series, his advice to young people and his love for his hometown and AAMU.

Alabama A&M University’s weekly one-on-one conversation with the people shaping our world. The host is Elvin Jenkins, Director of Electronic Media Communications/WJAB-FM.   This episode’s guest is Aqeel Glass - Alabama A&M University alumnus, current graduate student and National Football League prospect at quarterback. Glass played quarterback for the AAMU Bulldogs, leading them to a SWAC Championship and the HBCU National Championship in the spring of 2021. They discuss his matriculation at AAMU, his choice of a major, his pending Master’s Degree (May ’22) and his status as a prime prospect in the upcoming NFL Draft (April ’22). They talk about his chance to be the first HBCU player chosen as a QB since 2016 and some of the challenges he faces coming from a small college.

Noel Garcia - AAMU Alumnus and Founder of NG Distillery in Thornton, Illinois   Alabama A&M University’s weekly one-on-one conversation with the people shaping our world. The host is Elvin Jenkins, Director of Electronic Media Communications/WJAB-FM.   This episode’s guest is Noel Garcia - Alabama A&M University Alumnus and the founder of NG Distillery.  They discuss his matriculation at AAMU, how he decided on becoming a small craft distiller of spirits and the challenges he has faced in the business. Garcia also comments on the assistance he has received from his friends and competitors in the field.   HBCU, Historically, Black, College, University, Alabama, AAMU, Elvin, Jenkins, Noel, Garcia, Distillery, Spirits, Tequila, Gin, Whiskey, Thornton, Illinois, Rum, Bourbon

Alabama A&M University’s weekly one-on-one conversation with the people shaping our world. The host is Elvin Jenkins, Director of Electronic Media Communications/WJAB-FM.   This episode’s guest is Jason Ethridge - Alabama A&M University Alumnus, Athletics Academic Advisor and Coordinator of the In-Game Experience for Athletics at AAMU. They discuss his matriculation at AAMU, his transition from business to education, his pending PH.D and the challenges he faces in his current roles in athletics.

Alabama A&M University’s weekly one-on-one conversation with the people shaping our world. The host is Elvin Jenkins, Director of Electronic Media Communications/WJAB-FM. This episode’s guest is Thedis Bryant, Interim Director of Library Services and the State Black Archives Research Center & Museum at AAMU. Elvin and Thedis dive into the mission of the Alabama State Black Archives, it’s beginning, how it builds its collections and the future of the museum. They also discuss the role of the Drake Library and the adjustments it has had to make in the post-Covid campus environment.

Alabama A&M University’s weekly one-on-one conversation with the people shaping our world. The host is Elvin Jenkins, Director of Electronic Media Communications/WJAB-FM. This episode’s guest is Jill Balch-Coon,  Alabama A&M Assistant Professor of Performance. She is an actor, director, teacher and a veteran of Broadway. Elvin and Jill discuss her introduction to performing, her education and training in her chosen field, her experience as a working actor on Broadway while living in New York, and what brought her back to Huntsville. She goes into detail about the “Bulldog Players” acting troupe and the revival of theater on the campus.

Alabama A&M University’s weekly one-on-one conversation with the people shaping our world. The host is Elvin Jenkins, Director of Electronic Media Communications/WJAB-FM. This episode’s guest is Annette Gomes, Alabama A&M Alumnus, Strategic Communication Planner and Writer with the Department of Defense and an in demand Voice Artist. They discuss her education, how Agriculture spearheaded her career in broadcasting,  and how she broke into the world of voice overs and narration.

Start and Go is Alabama A&M University's weekly one-on-one conversation with the people shaping our world. Elvin Jenkins, Director of Electronic Media Communications/WJAB-FM is the host of the podcast. Elvin’s guest for this episode is Tinesha Ross, Alabama A&M Alumnus, Rocket Scientist and STEM Advocate. They discuss her time as a student at AAMU, what lead her to major in Engineering, her adventures in her chosen profession and the thrill of watching her rockets lift-off from the Cape. She also talks about her devotion to speaking to school children around the country about the benefits of a STEM education.

Alabama A&M University's weekly one-on0one conversations with the people shaping our world. The host is Elvin Jenkins, the director of Electronic Media Communications and WJAB-FM, at AAMU. His guest is Camerron Dangerfield, AKA Chef Cam. He is an Alabama A&M University alumnus taking the culinary world by storm. He's making noise with his successful career as a celebrity chef, author, restaurant consultant, reality tv personality and entrepreneur.  Dangerfield recently was crowned a "Chopped" Champion after winning a competition on the popular Food Network show. They discuss his background, his time at Alabama A&M, and his desire to make a difference in society with his talent.

Alabama A&M University's weekly one-on-one conversations with the people shaping our world. The special guest host for the episode is Erica "Fox" Washington, Program Director, WJAB-FM, at AAMU. The guest is Dr. Daniel Wims, the 12th President of Alabama A&M University. Dr. Wims assumed the Presidency on the first day of January of this year. He and Ms. Washington discuss his background in education, his influences, and his vision for Alabama A&M.  

Alabama A&M University's weekly one-on-one conversations with the people shaping our world. The host is Elvin Jenkins, Director, Electronic Media Communications/WJAB-FM. The guest this week is Dr. Andrew Hugine, Jr., the recently retired 11th President of Alabama A&M. He discusses his presidency, his retirement plans, and his legacy.

Alabama A&M's weekly one-on-one conversations with the people shaping our world. Dr. Archie Tucker, Vice-President for Marketing, Communication and Advancement at AAMU is the host. Special guest this week is Mr. Carlton J. Wright, Director of Bands at Alabama A&M. Mr. Wright will talk about The Marching Maroon & White, band competition, Magic City Classic Week and more.

Alabama A&M University's one-on-one conversations with the people shaping our world. Dr. Archie Tucker, Vice-President for Marketing, Communication and Advancement, is the host. Dr. Tucker's guest is Alabama State Representative Laura Hall. They discuss her legacy of service in education and politics, the upcoming legislative session and pending legislation.

Start and Go is Alabama A&M’s weekly one-on-one conversations with the people shaping our world. The host Dr. Archie Tucker, Vice President for Marketing, Communication & Advancement. AAMU Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis teams, will discuss coaching, the Men’s Tennis Team winning the SWAC Championship and more.

Alabama A&M’s weekly one-on-one conversations with the people shaping our world. Dr. Archie Tucker, Vice President for Marketing, Communication & Advancement, is the host. Dr. Tucker's guest is the 71st Miss Alabama A&M University, Nia Taylor Whitten. They  will discuss her reign, her platform and AAMU Homecoming 2021.

Start and Go is Alabama A&M University's weekly one-on-one with the people shaping our world, hosted by Archie Tucker, VP for Marketing, Communication & Advancement. His guest on this episode is AAMU Director of Alumni Affairs, Sandra Stubbs. They will discuss Homecoming 2021, Alumni Affairs, Founders’ Day, the unveiling of the new memorial to the founder of the University, William Hooper Councill,  and her experiences as a student and staff member at her alma mater.

Alabama A&M's weekly one-on-one conversation with the people shaping our World. The host is Archie Tucker, Vice President of Marketing, Communication and Advancement. This weeks guest is Interim Director of the AAMU Student Health & Counseling Services, Mrs. Carlquista Johnson-Slay. They discuss COVID precautions, mask mandates, student vaccines and more.