A Bold Take Podcast| Season 2 EP 7: Back to Bowie: Alumni, Legacy & Community Connections
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Posted By: HBCU CONNECT on April 18, 2026 Check out this video from Bowie State University in Bowie, Maryland! In this episode of A Bold Take, we explore resilience, innovation, and legacy through the voices shaping the Bowie State community. Deuce Alston (BSU ’09, ’16) shares his journey from setback to success—building a government contracting business that has secured over $4M in federal contracts, while also launching a smoothie café and mentoring others in entrepreneurship and financial literacy. Dr. Chimdimnma “Chi Chi” Esimai, Research Programs Manager and CURE Coordinator, discusses how she’s creating research-driven learning environments that empower students to succeed academically and professionally. Bella Mbonifor, a sophomore Biology (Pre-Med) major, offers insight into her aspirations in neurology and her plans to serve in the U.S. Army Medical Services through ROTC. The Hatcher Legacy Family (Ceci M. Hatcher-Aikens & Karen Hatcher-Thomas) reflect on their multi-generational ties to Bowie State and their continued impact through scholarship initiatives and community engagement. This episode is a powerful reminder of what it means to build, lead, and leave a lasting legacy. 💛🖤 Subscribe, share, and stay connected with the BSU Alumni community! BSU Winning Women- https://www.bowiestate.edu/alumni/get-conn... Bowie State University - Donate Online – Donation- https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1266/... Email: alumni@bowiestate.edu Website: https://bowiestate.edu/alumni/ Instagram: / bowiealum Facebook: / bsuoae Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alumni-bowie-s... #BowieState #BSU #HBCU #HBCUPride #HBCUGiving #BSUAlumni #BulldogPride #CultureOfGiving #PayItForward #ScholarshipImpact #MentorshipMatters #AlumniEngagement #BlackExcellence #GivingBack #LegacyBuilding #GenerationalImpact #CommunityAsCurrency #PhilanthropyInAction #BoldTakePodcast #BSUPodcast #college #podcast #bowie #hbcu #hbcupride #maryland #schools #bowiemd #bowieforever #hbcugrad #hbcusmatter #blackexcellence #highereducation #BSUHomecoming #BowieHomecoming #BowieStatePride #HBCULegacy #HBCUPride #HBCULove #HBCUExperience #ForeverBulldog #BoldlyReunited #BowieStrong #BSUNetwork #BSUEvents #AlumniSpotlight #BulldogsUnite #BSULegacy #ABoldTakePodcast If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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