On Jan. 31, students from across the Atlanta University Center gathered to protest Trump administration immigration policies and the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in cities and neighborhoods across the United States. The protest followed renewed immigration enforcement efforts and increased ICE activity in major U.S. cities. These shifts expanded detention and deportation…
A conversation rooted in legacy Morehouse College welcomed civil rights advocate and former Georgia State Representative Stacey Abrams alongside Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed ’96 for the Martin Luther King Jr. Collection Annual Lecture and Conversation Program on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. The event took place at the Shirley A. Massey Executive Conference Center in…
ATLANTA — What should have been remembered as a strong conference win quickly shifted into a larger conversation about security, sportsmanship and accountability across HBCU athletics. Following Morehouse’s 77–69 victory over Tuskegee University on Saturday, an unexpected postgame scene at Forbes Arena sparked widespread reaction. A video circulating online showed campus security placing Tuskegee men’s basketball…
In a rapid and unexpected turn of events, Morris Brown College reinstated its president just days after terminating him, prompting questions about how the decision was made and why it was undone. According to a letter written by the college, “After careful review, the Board determined that Dr. James’ separation from the College did not…
In a bold move to allegedly combat narcoterrorism and potentially strengthen the United States’ economy, President Donald Trump launched an assault on Caracas, Venezuela, on Jan. 3, 2026, capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Despite Trump’s dominant display of military power over the Venezuelan president, his continued threats of intervention place…
Editor’s note: This article was co-written by Geondre Baldwin, Editor-in-Chief. The Morris Brown College Board of Trustees fired Dr. Kevin E. James as president of the 145-year-old institution that is still awaiting a reaffirmation of its accreditation this spring. Monday’s sudden and unexpected dismissal of James caused widespread concern among supporters and alumni of the college,…
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…
ATLANTA, GA – Matthew Gonzales Forestine, 21, a senior computer science major, is facing charges of aggravated assault and terroristic threats and acts, Fulton County records show. The charges stem from an incident, captured in a now-viral video. The footage, posted to TikTok and accompanied by a viewer warning label, shows the Morehouse College senior strangling a Clark Atlanta University student. The student, Kayla Bryant, identified herself as the victim in a social media post…
Editor’s note: We learned after the intial publication that the Morehouse College student was charged with aggravated assault and making terroristic threats. A Clark Atlanta University student says a Morehouse College student strangled her outside The Legacy at Centennial Apartments, sparking outrage across Atlanta’s HBCU community after video of the altercation circulated on TikTok. The incident prompted…
The Morehouse College New York Club and Student Government Association hosted the second annual Thanksgiving Sandwich Run on Saturday morning, continuing their commitment to serving Atlanta’s homeless community. Registered Student Organizations across the Atlanta University Center prepared 476 sandwich bags, giving thanks through service ahead of the holiday. As Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits…
