Kennedy London, Arts & Entertainment Editor The one thing a King cannot afford to leave behind is a tainted legacy. Not only must he strive to protect his country and his people, but he must instill this philosophy with his heir when it is his time. With Coming 2 America, Eddie Murphy’s King Akeem Joffer…
Torrence Banks, Managing Editor Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson and Morehouse College English professor Dr. Leah Creque engaged in a discussion for this year’s Founder’s Day Thurman Thursday Lecture and Conversation. The event centered around Wilkerson’s newest book “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.” “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” is a well-researched book that provides insight on how America has…
Shakim Muhafiz, Sports Editor Morehouse College is not known for producing leaders in the sports industry, but they are known for producing leaders in the world. Golden State Warriors chief legal officer David Kelly is no stranger to this production. The Chicago-native enrolled in Morehouse in the early 90s as an English major. He credits…
Kennedy London, Arts & Entertainment Editor The natural human mind would tell itself that 51 years is a long time for things to change. This past December 4th was the 51st anniversary of the assassination of former Black Panther leader, Chairman Fred Hampton. Over 51 years later the fight Hampton fought persists with the generations…
By Kaylah Mack, Staff Writer As a Teach for America corps member, Spelman alumna Taylor Roberts has the opportunity to pay homage to the South in the classroom by highlighting the region’s past and present through her lessons. Even in this current election season, she ensures that she gives glory to the place that birthed…
By Kaylah Mack, Staff Writer In 1972, Toni Morrison reviewed Albert Murray’s memoir of growing up in Alabama, “South to a Very Old Place.” In this memoir, Murray captures the experience of going home to Southland to rediscover the enriching history of black people and the significance that lies beneath. He highlights the intimate universes…
By Corey Guy, Associate Sports Editor MLB Hall of Famer Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron passed away at age 86. The former Most Valuable Player died Friday morning, announced by the Atlanta Braves organization. The news shocked the world of sports and those who followed his life. The entire Morehouse College family mourns the transition of…
By Jamari Stanton, Staff Writer While members of Congress were counting electoral college votes to confirm President-elect Joe Biden’s November victory, insurrectionists stormed the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Resembling a movie rather than a news broadcast, the world tuned in as an army of President Donald Trump’s supporters breached security and forcefully…
If there is such a thing as a saving grace in 2020, one of the leading candidates would be music. From the beginning of the year to the end, music across all genres never failed to uplift, inspire, and motivate us to get us through the tumultuous months that came one after another. Artists such…
By Noah McMillan, Sports Writer & Producer Jerome Boger found a home at Morehouse as the son of a professor. Boger even lived on campus in Robert Hall until he was in the eighth grade. It was when he stepped foot on campus as a freshman in 1973 that he truly began to blossom. He…
