Twenty-five years. Names that held and still hold weight. One standard of excellence. And it all started with a vision. That vision belongs to Joseph “Joe” Carlos III, a former Maroon Tiger sports editor and a 2004 Morehouse graduate who saw more than student success. He saw the importance of documenting legacy. He went on to create…
Students gathered in Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel on Thursday, Mar. 19, for the Bayard Rustin Crown Forum panel, “Black Queer Images As Sacred Archive”. Moderated by Reverend Quincy Rhinehart, the Associate Dean of the chapel, the panel featured Reverend O.C. Allen, pastor of Vision Cathedral, a queer-affirming Pentecostal church in Atlanta; Reverend Dr….
Geoff Bennett Black Out Loud author and PBS NewsHour co-anchor
As the first week of Women’s History Month unfolded across the nation, the recent Crown Forum atmosphere encouraged reflection. Moderated by David Wall Rice, the discussion brought a living history to the stage. While the narrative of the Civil Rights Movement is often framed through the singular lens of heroic men, the Daughters of the…
For decades, society has framed the conversation surrounding Black men’s health around a singular, exhausting word: resilience. Dr. Wizdom Powell’s goal is different. Powell is a clinical psychologist and nationally recognized expert on the social determinants of health. She doesn’t just want to see Black men survive the systems built to break them. She argues…
Nylah DeCohen, a graduating senior comparative women’s studies major from Virginia Beach, Virginia, blends styling, modeling and creative direction to build a powerful presence in the fashion industry. As a fashion stylist, her work reflects intention, sustainability and fearless self-expression. A multifaceted creative, DeCohen has paved a path for herself and others who feel called…
Reverend Dr. Keith A. Troy, Morehouse class of 1976, delivered a rousing sermonette during Crown Forum entitled “Significance vs. Success.” This Crown Forum was in honor of Morehouse College’s most renowned alumnus, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. class of 1948. Troy, a pastor in Columbus, OH presented a powerful call to action for current Men…
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…
As the fall 2025 semester ends, Morehouse College students gathered late into the night for the annual Midnight Brunch – a campus-wide event dedicated to connection, culture and brotherhood. The night served as a living expression of pride, unity and excellence – values that continue to define the Morehouse experience. Excitement filled the air as…
