“Oh my gosh, a girl!” Kehlani exclaimed when she spotted Solana Mahabeer among a sea of Morehouse men during a surprise visit to a “House of Funk” rehearsal before Homecoming 2025. As the band blared Kehlani’s “Folded” during rehearsal, the singer’s attention turned to Mahabeer, an alto saxophone in hand, standing out in a…
Nearly a decade after Colin Kaepernick first knelt during the national anthem to protest racial injustice, he is still wrestling with a question that has followed him since 2016: When do you respond to your critics, and when do you keep the focus on the cause? “Do I respond how I personally want to,” he…
The Sept. 11, 2001 attacks left retired professional teamster Paul Eliacin with mental and physical scars that will never go away. The 71-year-old Haitian native was a witness to the aftermath of the attacks on the World Trade Center as a first responder. Suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, Eliacin says he still has nightmares about…
For over five decades, Ron Thomas has shaped journalism, education, and mentorship with an unwavering commitment to excellence. On April 11, the Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame inducted Thomas at North Carolina A&T State University. This milestone celebrates his achievements and highlights the doors he has opened for future generations. A career built on impact…
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…
Geoff Bennett Black Out Loud author and PBS NewsHour co-anchor
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…
Voice acting has emerged as one of the most unexpected creative lanes at Morehouse College. The program has gained momentum since its launch and is already set to expand further in the upcoming spring semester. The Communication Studies Department launched its first Intro to Voice Acting course in fall 2024 with instructor David K. Price….
