In the heart of the Atlanta University Center, love blooms in many forms. For generations, the AUC, home to Morehouse, Spelman and Clark Atlanta, has been celebrated for cultivating Black excellence. But for queer students, that journey toward excellence often includes the task of carving out space where love can exist freely and authentically. Across…
On Friday, Oct. 25, Morehouse ADODI, the school’s LGBTQ+ organization, hosted its second annual “Veiled Noir Ball” in the African American Hall of Fame. The theme, “Juke Joints and Sinners,” blended southern Black tradition with ballroom glamour – creating a sanctuary of rhythm, resilience and self-expression. Students all over the Atlanta University Center came to…
The air was thick with excitement and nostalgia on Tuesday night as SpelHouse Homecoming 2025 hosted its highly anticipated Neo Soul Concert, headlined Ari Lennox. The event, sponsored by Design Essentials, drew hundreds of students, alumni, and fans from across the Atlanta University Center (AUC), all ready for a night of smooth vocals, good vibes,…
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…
