The weight of the crown: A Black man’s transformation

As Black men, hair can often serve as an extension of a person’s image and personality. Solomon Tucker, a sophomore Kinesiology major from Decatur, GA, recently departed with this important part of his identity. The afro-photojournalism project “FRO-REAL” highlights Tucker’s journey as he is captured candidly through the process of cutting his hair. Tucker has…

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One dictator for another? The threat of further intervention on Latin America

In a bold move to allegedly combat narcoterrorism and potentially strengthen the United States’ economy, President Donald Trump launched an assault on Caracas, Venezuela, on Jan. 3, 2026, capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Despite Trump’s dominant display of military power over the Venezuelan president, his continued threats of intervention place…

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Morris Brown College unexpectedly terminates Dr. Kevin E. James’ contract

Editor’s note: This article was co-written by Geondre Baldwin, Editor-in-Chief. The Morris Brown College Board of Trustees fired Dr. Kevin E. James as president of the 145-year-old institution that is still awaiting a reaffirmation of its accreditation this spring. Monday’s sudden and unexpected dismissal of James caused widespread concern among supporters and alumni of the college,…

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