Black Excellence
Black Excellence: Linda Rae Murray
Sep 1, 202618 min
UIC alum says a better world starts with everyday people.
education
Black Excellence
Hosted by University of Illinois Chicago · education · EN
About this Podcast:
Black Excellence features the powerful and inspiring stories of University of Illinois Chicago Black students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends. Host Aisha El-Amin, UIC executive associate vice provost for student success and belonging, leads conversations with luminaries, visionaries and waymakers about their journeys and what it means to give back to the university and community while creating impact in Chicago and beyond.
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What is Black Excellence about?
Black Excellence features the powerful and inspiring stories of University of Illinois Chicago Black students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends.
What has Black Excellence covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Black Excellence: Linda Rae Murray" (1 September 2026, 18 minutes), "Black Excellence: Mary Maryland" (24 February 2026, 20 minutes), and "Black Excellence: Nicole Franklin" (20 January 2026, 26 minutes).
How often does Black Excellence publish?
Black Excellence publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 23 minutes across 50 episodes.
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Booking probability for Black Excellence is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Black Excellence requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Black Excellence's contact route on record: verified email.
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Recent episodes
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Black Excellence
Black Excellence: Mary Maryland
Feb 24, 202620 minUIC alum says there will be bumps in the road; how you handle them defines how you handle life.
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Black Excellence: Nicole Franklin
Jan 20, 202626 minUIC alum says finding a community will fuel your courage
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Black Excellence: Haniyyah and Aaron Tillery
Dec 2, 202527 minUIC grads say to always keep a posture of learning
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Black Excellence: Garth Walker
Nov 4, 202519 minUIC alum says it's important to rekindle curiosity amidst the mundane
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Black Excellence: Ashley Blackwell
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Black Excellence: Georges Benjamin
Jul 15, 202523 minUIC alum says he hopes to be known for his honesty, fairness, and non-partisanship
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Black Excellence: Andrea Evans
Jun 3, 202531 minUIC alum says we have to 'unbecome' some things in order to become who we're supposed to be
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Black Excellence: Shaka Rawls
May 6, 202530 minA UIC alum says the lessons aren't in the triumphs — it's the failures that fuel us forward
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Black Excellence: Marlon Cummings
Apr 1, 202522 minUIC alum says, if you're doing what you're supposed to be doing, you will find a joy that is unmatched
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Black Excellence: Kayla Pilgrim
Mar 4, 202523 minUIC grad says you should never let your age or any part of your identity limit your impact
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Black Excellence: Celebrating Black History Month
Feb 18, 202519 minIn honor of Black History Month, we're featuring three popular episodes that reflect on the rich stories highlighting Black Excellence
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Black Excellence: Olayinka Stephen Fadowole
Feb 4, 202527 minUIC alum, Olayinka Stephen Fadowole, says to use your knowledge and experience to impact the people around you
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Black Excellence: Karie Stewart
Jan 7, 202523 minUIC alum says her patients inspire her to keep going in her work as a midwife
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Black Excellence: Seyi Ogunleye
Dec 2, 202422 minBut those relationships that I cultivated in college led me to pretty much where I am today
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Black Excellence: Jewel Younge
Sep 2, 202422 minUIC alum says to embrace where you are right now, it's where you're supposed to be
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Black Excellence: Tracy Crump
Jun 3, 202421 minUIC alumna, Tracy Crump, is an esteemed educator and attorney with the blueprint to success
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Black Excellence: Miriam Mobley Smith
Mar 4, 202429 minUIC grad says if you're not scared, you may need to think bigger
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Black Excellence: Harrell Jordan
Dec 22, 202318 minUpcoming grad says, 'You gotta pay it forward.'
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Black Excellence: Marvin Slaughter
May 11, 202316 minUIC alumnus Marvin Slaughter credits his UIC experience with helping to define the person he is today
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