Every October, pink ribbons, fundraisers and awareness campaigns bring national attention to breast cancer and the millions of people affected by it. The pink ribbon remains a powerful symbol of advocacy, solidarity and hope. However, men are often overlooked in these conversations.. Despite growing awareness surrounding breast cancer, many men remain unaware that they, too,…
The Atlanta Dream gave fans plenty to celebrate during HBCU Night at State Farm Arena. The team paired a 106-81 victory over the Chicago Sky on Sept. 19 with a celebration of Black college traditions. Students, alumni and members of historically Black fraternities and sororities filled the arena with cheers, music and school pride. Atlanta…
From Spike Lee and Denzel Washington, to Quentin Tarantino and Samuel L. Jackson, to Martin Scorsese and Robert DeNiro, the film industry has proved time and time again that it thrives when actor and director duos find their rhythm and grow together. Some of the most influential eras in cinema history have been shaped when…
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…
Image via Wall Street Journal By: Amaiya Mills, Staff Writer As platforms like Instagram, Twitter and TikTok seem to be the pinnacles of social media, it seems online interactions are turning a new corner. Twitter CEO Elon Musk sparked uproar among users on July 1 with his announcement of “temporary limits”. Musk…
Photo by: Spriggs Borroughs By: Auzzy Byrdsell, MT Secretary On April 29, students of the Atlanta University Center (AUC) celebrated the third and final showing of Art After Dark: Outta Time in the Alliance Theatre. In the production’s 10th year anniversary, Art After Dark is a sensual, emotional, passionate story of love and…
By: Kai Ingram, Staff Writer Image via Mekhi Perrin Instagram Each spring semester, AUC students strive to represent their student bodies as Student Government Association (SGA) members. This exciting time of the school year is filled with heavy campaigning by students. This year specifically, the Morehouse SGA elections were suspensefully anticipated . According to the…
Photo by Shana Stephenson; By Rachel Patrick and Zoria McClerklin Amidst women’s history month, the Maroon Tiger continues to highlight Spelman Alumnae who are thriving in the sports industry. We asked Shana Stephenson, Chief Brand Office of the New York Liberty, and Bria Townsend, Associate Manager in Player Development about their experiences working in professional…
Photo by: Mahsati Moorhead, By: Zoria T. McClerklin and Rachel Patrick Following the denial of a proposed lacrosse club to be a registered student organization (RSO) in the Spring of 2022, the rejection became a catalyst for the Jaguars Lacrosse Club. Sophomore Olivia Robinson’s mobilization and continuous efforts to play the sport she…
Photo By: Christopher Doomes, Managing Editor of Visual of Media By: Dorayn Murphy, Staff Writer Chicago rapper G Herbo is noted as “an acclaimed rapper and philanthropist” (WGNTV Chicago). Herbo continued outreach as an advocate for mental health as he visited Morehouse College for the Black Men’s Mental Health Pre-Symposium Conversation, hosted by The Black…
