15 DEC 2015 · Missouri State Representatives Rick Brattin and Kurt Bahr have proposed a house bill that could grant the state power to revoke the scholarships of student athletes if they attempt to protest or boycott. Along with infringing the first amendment rights of the student athletes, there actions seem to have an almost white supremacy system defending motivation. Will the bill pass? What does this mean for students attending other public, state and land grant institutions?

15 DEC 2015 · Randall talks about the possible sale of Howard University's black owned television station WHUT and the expected benefits and consequences. Is money worth more than ownership? Do the mass communication students matter? Follow Randall on Twitter, Instagram & Periscope: @AuthorRandallB Check out "The Diary of Aaliyah Anderson" book series on Amazon: -Volume I: amzn.to/1REdVEK -Volume II: amzn.to/1N0zFHl

13 DEC 2015 · Randall discusses the resurgence of African-American centric toys in the toy market place. The Ava Duvernay limited edition Barbie Doll sold out this week after a strong show of support from Black Twitter. Meanwhile "Queens of Africa", a black owned toy line, is outselling Matell's Barbie Dolls in Nigeria. Is the tide finally turning? Will you get an Ava Duvernay or Queens of Africa doll for the special little girl in your life this Christmas? Buy "Queens Of Africa" Dolls Here: www.queensofafricadolls.com/ Buy the Ava Duvernay Barbie Doll (When there are more in stock) Here: www.thebarbiecollection.com/shop/ava-du…-doll-dpp89 Follow Randall on Twitter, Instagram & Periscope: @AuthorRandallB Check out "The Diary of Aaliyah Anderson" book series on Amazon: -Volume I: amzn.to/1REdVEK -Volume II: amzn.to/1N0zFHl

30 NOV 2015 · Only a few games into the season, Kobe Bryant announces that he's retiring after this year. Did he finally escape the shadows of the ever-elusive Michael Jordan? Is he better than Jordan? Follow Randall on Twitter, Instagram & Periscope: @AuthorRandallB Check out "The Diary of Aaliyah Anderson" book series on Amazon: -Volume I: amzn.to/1REdVEK -Volume II: amzn.to/1N0zFHl

28 NOV 2015 · Randall talks to former network television writer ("According To Jim", "That's So Raven") and the director of the documentaries "Tested" and "Vincent Who" about media ownership, how internet changed the television landscape and the importance of network television for reach in the social media era. Follow Randall on Twitter, Instagram & Periscope: @AuthorRandallB Check out "The Diary of Aaliyah Anderson" book series on Amazon: -Volume I: amzn.to/1REdVEK -Volume II: amzn.to/1N0zFHl

28 NOV 2015 · After hearing a Twitter rant from @AriannaModels, Randall talks about "relationship goals" and how some of them aren't even worth living up to. Follow Randall on Twitter, Instagram & Periscope: @AuthorRandallB Check out "The Diary of Aaliyah Anderson" book series on Amazon: -Volume I: amzn.to/1REdVEK -Volume II: amzn.to/1N0zFHl

28 NOV 2015 · Known as the "college Snapchat", "Yeti Campus Stories" has taken the college social scene by storm. Just recently, Fort Valley State University was one of the colleges added to the Yeti directory. Randall discusses how the app affected his college, the legal liabilities and how the app can be used positively. Follow Randall on Twitter, Instagram & Periscope: @AuthorRandallB Check out "The Diary of Aaliyah Anderson" book series on Amazon: -Volume I: amzn.to/1REdVEK -Volume II: amzn.to/1N0zFHl

24 NOV 2015 · Teen author Randall Barnes talks about why teenagers don't like (and often hate) to read and how we can change the narrative. He also interviews Mackenzie Terry (@Kenzieterry5 on Snapchat)and Kiera Scott (@kiara_scott01 on Snapchat) , two reluctant teen readers. Follow Randall on Twitter, Instagram & Periscope: @AuthorRandallB Check out "The Diary of Aaliyah Anderson" book series on Amazon: -Volume I: amzn.to/1REdVEK -Volume II: amzn.to/1N0zFHl

24 NOV 2015 · After a lively Twitter discussion with @_jonnie29 on the influence of Kanye West's album "808s and Heartbreak" and if West or rapper Ja Rule paved the way for Drake, Randall poses the bigger question of if Kanye's influence is being discounted because of the public perception of him. Follow Randall on Twitter, Instagram & Periscope: @AuthorRandallB Check out "The Diary of Aaliyah Anderson" book series on Amazon: -Volume I: amzn.to/1REdVEK -Volume II: amzn.to/1N0zFHl -"Hotline Bling" by Drake, "Paranoid" by Kanye West and "Always On Time" by Ja Rule and Ashanti are played for reference and not intended to violate any copyright infringements of these artist, their respective labels and distributors.

24 NOV 2015 · Randall looks back on the movie "Drumline" and how the topics covered in the film, released in 2002, are still relevant to HBCU's today.