The average Black family’s median wealth stands at $24,000, while white families average $188,000. That stark gap was spotlighted in McKinsey & Company’s 2021 report, “The Economic State of Black America: What Is and What Could Be.” At the 2025 ForbesBLK Summit at Morehouse College, panelists tackled how Black Americans can bridge this divide by…
Coming off a remarkable win in Montgomery last weekend, Morehouse kept their foot on the gas and defeated the Central State University Marauders at McPherson Memorial Stadium with a final score of 31-26. On offense, Morehouse freshman running back Nicholas Woodford racked up 24 carries for 95 yards and a touchdown. Through the air, quarterback…
Morehouse College cheerleader Epiphany Wilson shared her passion for health advocacy at United Way on Sept. 17, speaking about her nonprofit organization, The Heart Project, which she launched in June 2025. Wilson founded The Heart Project to spread awareness about the importance of cardiovascular health and encourage people to prioritize self-care in order to live…
On Sept. 18, a newly founded Morehouse College Bible study group, Brothers in Christ, joined Spelman College’s Sisters in Christ for a joint fellowship. Brothers in Christ is co-directed by Darian Dees, a junior, and Donovan Logan, a senior. Both were inspired by the long-standing Bible study group at Spelman. …
The Morehouse Maroon Tigers rallied to defeat longtime rival Tuskegee Golden Tigers 27-20 for their first win of the season. The win marks the Maroon Tigers’ first win in the Morehouse/Tuskegee Classic since Oct. 9, 2021. Tuskegee struck early, building a 17-0 lead behind a strong first-half defensive effort and timely offensive plays. However, Morehouse…
The producers of “Love Island USA” recently issued a statement on social media urging fans to be respectful of the show’s contestants. The message pointed to a troubling trend in online interactions. “We appreciate the fans, the passion for the series, and the amazing group of islanders who are sharing their summer with us. Please…
Editor’s note: This article was edited for accuracy on Oct. 8. Recent events have revealed that the death of Jayvon Givan took place on Sept. 17, 2024, not Oct. 1, 2025. On Jan. 26, 2025, Jayvon Givan was declared missing. After over nine months missing, declassified police reports have revealed that Givan was found deceased…
Trysten Williams ’25 never planned to make a film about the Morehouse College Polo Club. What began as a simple media project soon became director Kendi King’s senior thesis at Spelman College. When outside media outlets tried to twist the team’s story, Williams and King stepped in to preserve its authenticity through their documentary, “From…
The government has shut down for the first time since 2018. The shutdown is expected to last longer than the previous one, which lasted 34 days. A government shutdown happens when there is not enough funding to keep it open and Democrats and Republicans reach an impasse when it comes to voting on a resolution…
President Donald Trump recently announced that he would redirect $500 million in federal funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), pulling those dollars away from other minority-serving institutions (MSIs), including Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). On the surface, this may look like a win for HBCUs. But the reality is more complicated—and dangerous. This decision risks…
