GSB Black Knights

In today’s episode, we will discuss science and technology with Dr. Carla Daniels Class of 1993. Dr. Daniels received her Doctorate of Pharmacy from Rutgers University and her MBA from Drexel University. She has worked at Johnson and Johnson, the world’s largest healthcare company for over 22 years. She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and a current GSB parent.

In today’s episode, we will explore financial literacy with Dominique Vitalis Class of 2012. Dominique is a two-time graduate of Georgetown University with a master's in Public Relations and Corporate Communications. She is also a former Division I basketball player. Dominique worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch for six years before she discovered her passion for real estate investing! As a Mortgage Advisor, she educates investors and first-time home buyers on the best strategies to buy homes in the current market.

In today’s episode, we will explore theater and music with Jay T Jenkins Class of 1975. Jay T is a choreographer, musician, and producer and the creator of the “Jazz Funk” style. His in-depth knowledge of classical jazz, musical theater, and hip-hop has allowed Jay T to choreograph and teach in venues around the world.

In today’s episode, we interview one GSB’s “Fearless Firsts,” Rev. Dr. Paul Saddler from the Class of 1969. Dr. Saddler was one of the first students of Color at the school. He is the Senior Pastor of Twelfth Street Christian Church in Washington, D.C. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and is a current Board Member of Gill St. Bernard’s School.

In today’s episode, we will discuss HBCUs, also known as historically Black colleges and universities. In the studio with us, we have Angel Stevenson Class of 2022, and TJ Chaney Class of 2018. Angel is a freshman at Morgan State University majoring in Political Science with a pre-law track. TJ graduated from Virginia Union University with a degree in Entrepreneurial and Management Business and currently owns T2Filmz. Enjoy the episode.

In today’s episode, we will discuss social justice, entrepreneurship, and fashion with Lamont “Tory” Stapleton from the Class of 2006. Tory is a member of our GSB Athletic Hall of Fame. He is currently the community outreach leader for Actively Black. He is also the co-founder of Between the Line, a program that pushes for prison reform through basketball as a means of rehabilitation.

In today’s episode, we will discuss Black hair with Tamia Chaney Class of 2020. While at GSB, she was a BSU co-founder and captain of the Cheer Team. Tamia is currently at Fordham University majoring in Marketing with a minor in African American Studies. 

In today’s episode, we will explore music with Trey McNair from the Class of 2021. While at GSB, he was Student Government President and received the Brown Cup. Trey is currently majoring in Economics with a minor in Music Industry at the University of Miami.

Welcome to the Black Knights podcast, A Black History Month Gill St. Bernard's School Black Student Union production. Join members of the BSU as we interview GSB alumni and discuss topics ranging from music to fashion, and sports to social justice. Check back each week for a new episode during the month of February.