Give Black, part 3: Tommy Preston, Jr.

Tommy Preston, Jr., is the director of national strategy and engagement and government operations for The Boeing Company. As an undergraduate student at UofSC, Tommy served as student body president. Tommy was the youngest and first person of color in the university’s history to serve as president of the University of South Carolina Alumni Association.

The Give Black Podcast-a-Thon was originally recorded during a 12-hour event streamed live on Aug. 28 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Give Black benefitted USC’s One Creed, One Carolina campaign, which supports initiatives that elevate and encourage Black students, faculty and staff. Together, our 5 hosts and over 20 guests helped raise more than $10,000 for the campaign over 12 hours. Find more information on the podcast-a-thon and the link to donate at www.garnetmedia.org/giveblack.

1801 Live is a partnership between Garnet Media Group and the University of South Carolina's student government. To learn more, visit garnetmedia.org/1801live.

Give Black Podcast-a-Thon, part 2: Dr. Valinda Littlefield

Dr. Valinda Littlefield is a distinguished professor in the Department of African American Studies at UofSC. She has worked on many oral history projects and is the co-editor of the three-volume series South Carolina Women: Their Lives and Times.

The Give Black Podcast-a-Thon was originally recorded during a 12-hour event streamed live on Aug. 28 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Give Black benefitted USC’s One Creed, One Carolina campaign, which supports initiatives that elevate and encourage Black students, faculty and staff. Together, our 5 hosts and over 20 guests helped raise more than $10,000 for the campaign over 12 hours. Find more information on the podcast-a-thon and the link to donate at www.garnetmedia.org/giveblack.

1801 Live is a partnership between Garnet Media Group and the University of South Carolina's student government. To learn more, visit garnetmedia.org/1801live.

Give Black Podcast-a-Thon, part 1: Co-host Aidan Baker

In the first half hour of the Give Black podcast-a-thon, host Hannah White kicks off the day with one of her featured co-hosts, Aidan Baker. Aidan is a junior at UofSC studying marketing and minoring in Chinese studies. He is involved in Student Government as the director of communications, and he's also the social media intern for UofSC’s communication team where he runs the official TikTok page for UofSC.

The Give Black Podcast-a-Thon was originally recorded during a 12-hour event streamed live on Aug. 28 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Give Black benefitted USC's One Creed, One Carolina campaign, which supports initiatives that elevate and encourage Black students, faculty and staff. Together, our 5 hosts and over 20 guests helped raise more than $10,000 for the campaign over 12 hours. Find more information on the podcast-a-thon and the link to donate at [www.garnetmedia.org/giveblack] (www.garnetmedia.org/giveblack).

1801 Live is a partnership between Garnet Media Group and the University of South Carolina's student government. To learn more, visit garnetmedia.org/1801live.

Episode 8: Let's Relate

On this episode, Hannah invited guests from each Greek Council at UofSC to have an open and honest conversation about race and race relations on campus. Representatives from the College Panhellenic Association (CPA), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), Interfraternity Council (IFC), and Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) discussed how their personal experiences and recent tragedies have helped them form understandings about race and how they can relate to others. This episode is intended to motivate our listeners to spark conversations like these in their homes, communities and networks. This episode was originally streamed live on www.youtube.com/GarnetMedia

1801 Live is a partnership between Garnet Media Group and the University of South Carolina's student government. To learn more, visit garnetmedia.org/1801live.

Episode 7: Podcast-a-Thon, Part 5

Hannah and Lyric Swinton, host of The Patchwork Feminist podcast, co-hosted a 24-hour Podcast-a-Thon to raise money for UofSC COVID-19 Relief with some very special Gamecock guests. Part 5 includes SC politicos and Gamecock alumni Cory Alpert, Lauren Harper, and Taylor Wright (2:44-1:09:41), The Hilinski Family (Kym, Mark, & Ryan) (1:09:44-2:05:10), and SASSGO representatives Shannon Henry, Jordan Dinsmore, & Olivia Hassler (2:05:14-3:00:45).

1801 Live is a partnership between Garnet Media Group and the University of South Carolina's student government. To learn more, visit garnetmedia.org/1801live.

Episode 6: Podcast-a-Thon, Part 4

Hannah and Lyric Swinton, host of The Patchwork Feminist podcast, co-hosted a 24-hour Podcast-a-Thon to raise money for UofSC COVID-19 Relief with some very special Gamecock guests. Part 4 includes Speaker of the Student Senate JD Jacobus & Student Body Treasurer Caden Askew (2:40-51:35), UofSC President Bob Caslen (51:38-1:56:43), and Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Dennis Pruitt (1:56:46-2:52:49).

1801 Live is a partnership between Garnet Media Group and the University of South Carolina's student government. To learn more, visit garnetmedia.org/1801live.

Episode 5: Podcast-a-Thon, Part 3

Hannah and Lyric Swinton, host of The Patchwork Feminist podcast, co-hosted a 24-hour Podcast-a-Thon to raise money for UofSC COVID-19 Relief with some very special Gamecock guests. Part 3 includes Student Body President Issy Rushton (2:31-1:01:50), UofSC University Ambassadors (1:01:55-1:47:53), and Associate Vice President of Student Life Dr. Anna Edwards (1:48:01-2:37:40).

1801 Live is a partnership between Garnet Media Group and the University of South Carolina's student government. To learn more, visit garnetmedia.org/1801live.

Episode 4: Podcast-a-Thon, Part 2

Hannah and Lyric Swinton, host of The Patchwork Feminist podcast, co-hosted a 24-hour Podcast-a-Thon to raise money for UofSC COVID-19 Relief with some very special Gamecock guests. Part 2 includes Gamecock Women's Basketball Head Coach Dawn Staley (2:31-41:40), former Student Body President Jotaka Eaddy (41:46-1:44:33), and incoming UofSC Provost Dr. William Tate (1:45:21-2:41:49).

1801 Live is a partnership between Garnet Media Group and the University of South Carolina's student government. To learn more, visit garnetmedia.org/1801live.

Episode 3: Podcast-a-Thon, Part 1

Hannah and Lyric Swinton, host of The Patchwork Feminist podcast, co-hosted a 24-hour Podcast-a-Thon to raise money for UofSC COVID-19 Relief with some very special Gamecock guests. Part 1 includes WLTX News Anchor Darci Strickland (2:40-30:48), Mayor of Columbia Steve Benjamin (30:50-57:25), and former Gamecock Football quarterback Perry Orth (1:02:57-1:14:09).

1801 Live is a partnership between Garnet Media Group and the University of South Carolina's student government. To learn more, visit garnetmedia.org/1801live.

Episode 2: Transitions Then vs. Now

This week, 1801 Live partnered with the Theta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, to bring back alumna Yvonne Miller to discuss the many transitions of the university and her path from undergrad to a professional career. Yvonne was the first African-American woman to become student body vice president at UofSC. Taryn Moyer joined us to have this conversation as she enjoys her final days as the chapter president and transitions into life post-grad.

1801 Live is a partnership between Garnet Media Group and the University of South Carolina's student government. To learn more, visit garnetmedia.org/1801live.