Morehouse CASA president clears the air on homecoming, talks expectations and leadership changes

As Homecoming for Morehouse and Spelman College approaches earlier than in previous years, students are eager to find out what this year’s homecoming concert lineup will be. Campus Alliance for Student Activities (CASA) President Jaden Palmer-Waldron ‘27 says he’s faced immense criticism from the student body regarding the perceived delay in announcing this year’s lineup….

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From Morehouse to the cabinet: Jeh Johnson ’79 instructs students in leadership and public service

Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson ’79 returned to Morehouse College on Sep. 15, offering students an intimate look into a career shaped by law, national security and public service.  Johnson is a former federal prosecutor and the first Black partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifikind, Wharton & Garrison. He has held senior…

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“A Different World” returns, Felicia Pride to continue the show’s legacy 

For Felicia Pride, bringing “A Different World” back to television screens is more than revisiting an adored classic. It is about creating a space where audiences can see the experiences, challenges and culture of today’s young Black Americans reflected on screen.   Pride, the showrunner behind the sequel, grew up watching the original series and understood…

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The Price of the Dream: Why Black baseball players face a different road to the pros  

Under the lights at Truist Park, HBCU Night presented a version of baseball the sport does not always show. Black families filled the stands as children wearing Morehouse and Spelman gear exchanged high-fives with alumni decades removed from campus. For a few hours, baseball looked like a game built for everyone. For many Black children,…

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“We must never forget.” 9/11 first responder called by God to commemorate 25th anniversary

The Sept. 11, 2001 attacks left retired professional teamster Paul Eliacin with mental and physical scars that will never go away. The 71-year-old Haitian native was a witness to the aftermath of the attacks on the World Trade Center as a first responder.  Suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, Eliacin says he still has nightmares about…

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Shirley Carswell to retire from Dow Jones News Fund. A trailblazer in developing young journalists

Shirley Carswell will be retiring from her role as the executive director of the Dow Jones News Fund (DJNF), effective Oct. 2.  Carswell’s impact was vast. She served as managing editor of the Washington Post for over 20 years, lectured at Howard University for a combined seven years and started various programs and fellowships for…

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