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Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, is pictured here in a professional headshot.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84

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Bowman inauguration inspires principled leadership

Dr. F. Dubois Bowman ‘92 became the 13th president of Morehouse College on Thursday, Feb….

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NBA HBCU Classic: Aggies pull off thriller comeback over Hampton

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Slam Dunk Contest mostly was a Slam Dud*

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ATLANTA – Dr. F. Dubois Bowman ‘92 became the 13th ATLANTA – Dr. F. Dubois Bowman ‘92 became the 13th president of Morehouse College on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.

The Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel hosted the inauguration after a procession through Century Campus, cheered by hundreds of Men of Morehouse and members of the college community. African drummers led the procession, followed by the Platform Party, which included Bowman, Provost Dr. Kendrick Brown, institutional delegates, and the Morehouse College Class of 2026.

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Story by Matthew Goss

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Zendo Rouson(@katanazonline )

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#maroontigernews #morehousecollege #hbcu #morehouseinauguration #morehousepres
LOS ANGELES – From a rough night to a great night, LOS ANGELES – From a rough night to a great night, Trent Middleton Jr. never let his struggles define his performance.

Despite shooting 4-for-13 from the field, North Carolina A&T’s junior guard never lost his aggression, never lost his confidence, and most importantly, never lost his readiness for the moment that gave the Aggies a 71-70 victory over Hampton University in the fifth HBCU Classic during NBA All-Star Weekend.

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Story by Tyler Lewis(@tickertapewithtyler )
Photo by Geondre Baldwin(@plxnetgeo )

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#maroontigernews #morehousecollege #hbcu #nbaallstarweekend #hbcuclassic
LOS ANGELES – The lights dropped and the music ech LOS ANGELES – The lights dropped and the music echoed through the arena, but for long stretches Saturday night, the electricity didn’t fully follow.

The 2026 Kia Slam Dunk Contest, broadcast nationally on NBC and Peacock, delivered isolated brilliance, celebrity cameos and one clear champion. It also delivered honest scoring, uneven execution and renewed questions about whether the event still carries the same edge that once defined All-Star Saturday.

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Story by Remmie Chew
Photo by Isaiah Turman(@zae.visuals)

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#maroontigernews #morehousecollege #hbcu #nbaallstarweekend #dunkcontest
LOS ANGELES — From a rough night to a great night, LOS ANGELES — From a rough night to a great night, Trent Middleton Jr. never let his struggles define his performance.

Despite shooting 4-for-13 from the field, North Carolina A&T’s junior guard never lost his aggression, never lost his confidence, and most importantly, never lost his readiness for the moment that gave the Aggies a 71-70 victory over Hampton University in the fifth HBCU Classic during NBA All-Star Weekend.

Read more at maroontigermedia.com

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Videographer | Isaiah Turman
Editor | Geondre Baldwin

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#nbaallstarweekend #maroontigernews #hbcunewsroom #hbcuclassic
The Maroon Tiger heads to NBA All-Star Weekend to The Maroon Tiger heads to NBA All-Star Weekend to report on its events alongside Associate Professor, Ron Thomas and Director of the Morehouse Media Center, Emani Saucier.

Read more at maroontigermedia.com

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#maroontigernews #morehousecollege #hbcunewsroom #nbaallstarweekend
ATLANTA — Reporter Marcus Craig attends the Atlant ATLANTA — Reporter Marcus Craig attends the Atlanta Hawks’ Annual HBCU Night. The night is designed to display appreciation for Historically Black Colleges and Universities’s students, staff, and alumni. 

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Reporter: Marcus Craig(@marcogoliveee )
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In the midst of Founders week, Morehouse College i In the midst of Founders week, Morehouse College inaugurated its new leader in Dr. F. Dubois Bowman.

Dr. Bowman is the 13th President of the College. His inaugural theme is centered around Building Principled Leaders: Steadfast, Honest, True.

Read more at maroontigermedia.com

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Photos by Miles Pierre

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The AUC community recently gathered for the first The AUC community recently gathered for the first Hump Wednesday of the year. The Maroon Tiger spoke with special guest BabyFxce E about his performance at Wednesday’s event as well as his upcoming debut album ‘Da Realest’.

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Reporter: Malik DeVone
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