Navigating the Ivory Tower is a Black Culture podcast presented by WPTS Radio that discusses the ups and downs and experiences of Black students attending a Predominantly White Institution. Join us for interviews, panels, and table talk conversations from Black students sharing their stories, challenges, and advice for navigating the ivory tower.
This episode is about what it's like being a black cheerleader at a PWI.
22 Mar 2026
Young, Black, and Leading: Austin Davis’ Story
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!
13 Mar 2026
Black in Broadcasting: Navigating Media at a PWI
Navigating the Ivory Tower collabs with ORB for a podcast episode all about being Black in Broadcasting, PWI's, and Personal stories.
2 Dec 2025
Becoming vs. Being: A Dialogue on Black Masculinity
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.
27 Oct 2025
Sick and Tired: Tired and Sick
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!
29 Apr 2025
This Ain’t in the Faculty Handbook
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.
24 Apr 2025
Sis, Let’s Talk About These Athletes
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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1 Apr 2025
Mixed Signals
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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26 Feb 2025
The Talk They Didn’t Give Us: sex ed lessons we should have had
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.
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27 Jan 2025
From HBCU to PWI
This episode features a student named Ava Nicholas, who formally attended the HBCU Howard University. Now that she's at Pitt, she opens up to listeners discussing how this change of going to a PWI is a different world than what she is used to.
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9 Dec 2024
Romance...Can We Find It?
Dating expert Jamila Goodman and sociologist Dr. Imani Bazzell explore the complexities of romance and relationships on predominantly white college campuses, offering insights on how Black men and women navigate love and identity.
22 Nov 2024
There's no way you just said that...
Higher education expert Dr. Jamila Johnson shares personal anecdotes and industry insights on how students of color navigate microaggressions in predominantly white institutions, fostering empathy and understanding in the process.
8 Nov 2024
Black Women Make a Difference
Join Jade as she talks with Zoey, Immananuala, and Chichi about Black Women at the University of Pittsburgh studying medicine, health care, and stem related fields.
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433,952
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
7 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 30 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
32
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