Episodes

  • She Lived Through Jim Crow. Her Granddaughter Campaigned Like a Boss.
    May 30 2025

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    This week, Stacey L. Holman and Tracee Loran sit down with royalty—literal and legacy. We’re talking to living legend Ms. Gwendolyn G. Johnson, Miss Fisk 1951–52, and her powerhouse granddaughter Devon Johnson, Miss Maroon & White 2015–16.

    From Devon’s strategic, boots-on-the-yard campaign hustle to Ms. Gwendolyn’s firsthand account of navigating Jim Crow laws—and casually being connected to a Harlem Renaissance icon (yes, really)—this episode is a celebration of beauty, brilliance, and Black womanhood across generations.

    Tune in for laughs, legacy, and a whole lotta #BlackGirlMagic.

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Vinét Bryant: Queen, Prosecutor, Candlestick Maker
    Apr 16 2025

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    Vinét Bryant discusses her journey from Compton to reigning The Yard at Howard University to solving cold case murders as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • HBCU Love: The Johnsons
    Feb 14 2025

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    Following the incredible interview with Dr. Vivian Bradley-Johnson and her beautiful daughters Michelle and Erika, Stacey catches up with Dr. Vivian and her hubby Frederick Johnson, Sr.

    They discuss their 40-year marriage, rich family history, FAMU days, and Dr. Vivian’s successful Miss FAMU campaign.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Desi Williams: Miss Hampton Prophecy, Survivor Not a Liar, Reluctant Pageantry, Triumphant Challenge
    Jan 29 2025

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    Dr. Desirée Williams talks about her journey from a predominantly white education in Peachtree City, Georgia where her beauty was questioned to Hampton University where her beauty was affirmed to winning "The Challenge: USA" where her beauty took a backseat to strength, endurance, and grit. Along the way she made a pitstop on “Survivor" where she was floored by Jeff Probst’s supreme research and mad adlib skills.

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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • The FAMU Johnson Dynasty: God’s Plan, Pandemic Pivot, Campaign Snitches, Dead Days, Victorious Nites
    Jan 15 2025

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    Dr. Vivian Bradley-Johnson was crowned Miss FAMU 1981 and built an unexpected royal dynasty!

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Roz White Pt. 2: Heartbreak, Boycotts, Unwanted Celebrity Proposition
    Jan 1 2025

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    Tracee follows up with Roz to answer burning questions from listeners. WARNING: This episode deals with abortion and unwanted sexual advances/sexual harassment. crowdfundr.com/queenoftheyard

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    40 mins
  • Roz White Pt. 1: From Childhood Insecurities to Miss Howard University
    Dec 20 2024

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    Former Miss Howard University, Roz White, discusses her reign and how life changed once she won the title.

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    1 hr and 8 mins