https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black-college-matters--6813814enSociety & CultureDr. Seth E. Davishttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/992db21d4f660be54c8e219cc4f71cf3.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black-college-matters--6813814Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:10:28 +0000Dr. Seth E. DavisDr. Seth E. Davislocradio@loc.eduBlack College Matters is a podcast dedicated to celebrating, discussing, and advocating for Historically Black Colleges and the global experiences of Black students. Hosted by LeMoyne-Owen College English & Communications Assistant Professor Dr....cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/magic-or-tragic-on-ceci-s-a-different-world-fashion--69539203A Different World Fashion, specifically looking at the Whitley, Dwayne, Lena, and Ron.  Their conversation extends beyond the sitcom as they explore costume designer Ceci’s impact on fashion.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69539203Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:00:19 +0000Dr. Seth E. DavisIn the seventh episode of Black College Matters, host Dr. Seth E. Davis sits down with fashion designer and former LeMoyne-Owen student Prep Curry to unpack A Different World Fashion, specifically looking at the Whitley, Dwayne, Lena, and Ron.  Their...A Different World Fashion, specifically looking at the Whitley, Dwayne, Lena, and Ron.  Their conversation extends beyond the sitcom as they explore costume designer Ceci’s impact on fashion.]]>1375adifferentworld,bcm,blackcollegematters,blacksitcoms,dwaynewayne,fashion,fashionpodcast,hbcu,hbcuculture,hbcupodcast,lemoyneowencollege,locpodcastplatform,magic807,memphis,whitleyclean18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dangerous-minds-from-high-school-to-college--69446638A Different World (Season 6, Episode 14), where Whitley Gilbert becomes a teacher and deals with disrespectful students. Their conversation extends beyond the sitcom as they explore English pedagogy and college preparation.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69446638Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:00:19 +0000Dr. Seth E. DavisIn the sixth episode of Black College Matters, host Dr. Seth E. Davis sits down with Hollis Price Middle College English teacher and Artist Aaron Walker to unpack “To Whit with Love” from A Different World (Season 6, Episode 14), where Whitley Gilbert...A Different World (Season 6, Episode 14), where Whitley Gilbert becomes a teacher and deals with disrespectful students. Their conversation extends beyond the sitcom as they explore English pedagogy and college preparation.]]>1478adifferentworld,bcm,blackcollegematters,blacksitcom,hbcu,hbcuculture,hbcupodcast,ivymultimedia,layoff,lemoyneowencollege,locpodcastplatform,magic807,students,teaching,virginity,whitleyclean17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/loc-time-capsule-2025--69346176A Different World (Season 4, Episode 9), where the students decide to bury a time capsule. Their conversation extends beyond the sitcom as they explore A Different World’s relevance to current LOC students.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69346176Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:19:26 +0000Dr. Seth E. DavisIn the sixth episode of Black College Matters, host Dr. Seth E. Davis sits down with his LeMoyne Owen College Advanced Composition Students (Janiyah Higdon, Devin Ellis. Kennedy Wilson) to unpack “Time Keeps on Slippin” from A Different World (Season...A Different World (Season 4, Episode 9), where the students decide to bury a time capsule. Their conversation extends beyond the sitcom as they explore A Different World’s relevance to current LOC students.]]>1786adifferentworld,bcm,blackcollegecampus,blackcollegematters,communications,creativewriting,english,englishmajor,hbcu,hbcuculture,hbcupodcast,hbcustudents,lemoyneowencollege,magic807,memphis,sethdavis,timecapsuleclean16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revisiting-dwayne-s-mutiny-black-men-in-the-academy--69262214A Different World (Season 5, Episode 2), where Dwayne Wayne starts a new career as a strict calculus teacher Their conversation extends beyond the sitcom as they explore pedagogy, mentorship, and Black men in the academy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69262214Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:00:16 +0000Dr. Seth E. DavisIn the fifth episode of Black College Matters, host Dr. Seth E. Davis sits down with Lemoyne-Owen College Dean of Chapel Dr. Earle Fisher to unpack “Dwayne’s Mutiny” from A Different World (Season 5, Episode 2), where Dwayne Wayne starts a new career...A Different World (Season 5, Episode 2), where Dwayne Wayne starts a new career as a strict calculus teacher Their conversation extends beyond the sitcom as they explore pedagogy, mentorship, and Black men in the academy.]]>1944adifferentworld,bcm,blackcollegematters,blackmen,dwaynewayne,earlefisher,hbcu,hbculture,hbcupodcast,highereducation,lemoyneowencollege,magic807,memphis,mentorship,mutiny,pedagogy,sethdavisclean15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/somebody-say-ho-a-different-world-post-metoo-part-ii--69199394https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69199394Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:00:19 +0000Dr. Seth E. DavisIn this continuation of last week’s conversation, Black College Matters host Dr. Seth E. Davis welcomes back Dr. Tara Dunn-Ross, Chief Operating Officer of LeMoyne-Owen College, to go deeper into the themes sparked by A Different World’s episode...1476adifferentworld,blackcollegematters,genderpolitics,hbcu,hbcuculture,hbcupodcast,lemoyneowencollege,magic807,memphis,powerdynamics,sethedavis,sexualharassment,taradunnrossclean14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/somebody-say-ho-a-different-world-post-metoo--69103049A Different World (Season 6, Episode 4), where everybody goes to court when one of the students is called a 'ho'. Their conversation extends beyond the sitcom as they explore gender politics and sexual harassment at HBCUs. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69103049Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:00:19 +0000Dr. Seth E. DavisIn the third episode of Black College Matters, host Dr. Seth E. Davis sits down with Chief Operating Officer of Lemoyne-Owen College Dr. Tara Dunn-Ross to unpack “Somebody Say Ho!” from A Different World (Season 6, Episode 4), where everybody goes to...A Different World (Season 6, Episode 4), where everybody goes to court when one of the students is called a 'ho'. Their conversation extends beyond the sitcom as they explore gender politics and sexual harassment at HBCUs. ]]>1824adifferentworld,bcm,blackcollegematters,blackculture,genderpolitics,hbcu,hbcuculture,hbcupodcast,lemoyneowencollege,magic807,metoo,ninetiessitcoms,sexualharassmentclean13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-greatest-love-of-all-afrofutures-and-videotape--68984792 A Different World (Season 3, Episode 15), where Clair Huxtable returns to Hillman to conduct a videotaped career development. Their conversation extends beyond the sitcom as they explore student career preparation at LeMoyne-Owen.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68984792Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:00:25 +0000Dr. Seth E. DavisIn the second episode of Black College Matters, host Dr. Seth E. Davis sits down with Lemoyne-Owen College Business Professor Dr. Frankie Graham-Brown to unpack “Success, Lies and Videotape” from A Different World (Season 3, Episode 15), where Clair... A Different World (Season 3, Episode 15), where Clair Huxtable returns to Hillman to conduct a videotaped career development. Their conversation extends beyond the sitcom as they explore student career preparation at LeMoyne-Owen.]]>2548adifferentworld,bcm,blackcollegematters,blackculture,blacksitcom,dwaynedwayne,hbcu,hbcuculture,hbcupodcast,intellectuals,lemoyneowencollege,memphis,philiciarashad,sethdavis,whitleyclean12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-different-student-language-from-william-shakespeare-to-dr-juanita-williamson--68856784https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68856784Thu, 04 Dec 2025 02:16:11 +0000Dr. Seth E. DavisIn the premiere episode of Black College Matters, host Dr. Seth E. Davis sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Baddour to unpack “Almost Working Girl” from A Different World (Season 5, Episode 4), where Lena struggles to connect with Shakespeare. Their...1987adifferentworld,bcm,blackcollegematters,drjuanitawilliamson,drsethdavis,hbcu,hbcupodcast,lemoyneowencollege,magic807,memphis,shakespeareclean11full