Image via Zuma Press By Erinn Gardner, Secretary Fulton county Judge Robert McBurney issued an order on Monday to strike down Georgia’s abortion law (HB 481), which prohibits the procedure after six weeks. Georgia residents can now obtain an abortion up to 22 weeks into their pregnancy. This development has provided several Spelman…
Photo by Truth Jackson By Truth Jackson, Staff Writer Morehouse Student Government Association partnered with HBCU Votes to host a Hump Wednesday event on campus featuring special guests from the cast of the hit television series “A Different World.” Cast members from the series shared their experiences with a crowd of more than…
Image via Hoyt Jackson By: Erinn Gardner and Freddrell Green As the 2024 Presidential election rapidly approaches, multiple political groups within the Atlanta University Center are mobilizing to ensure the community’s voices are heard. Students from Spelman, Morehouse and Clark Atlanta University (CAU) are spearheading efforts in voter education, registration and activism with Vice…
Photo by Noah Cathey By Noah Cathey, Contributing Writer As the state of Georgia proves to be a focal point in the upcoming presidential election, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz visited the Atlanta University Center on National Voter Registration Day to encourage students to register and get educated. Walz, the Vice-Presidential nominee on the Democratic…
Image via David Collins Photography By Niles Garrison, Features Editor Technology companies continue to be a staple in our society, but they tend to lack the diversity that is needed. National studies show that only 4 percent of data scientists are Black, a low number for a field that needs a variety of experiences…
Photo by Colin Royal By Colin Royal, Editor-in-Chief The Men of Morehouse entered the crowded auditorium by shushing the crowd and holding their candles up to the students. The boys from East Orange Stem Academy sat in awe, laughter and anticipation as the show began. After each act and performance, the performers were…
Image via Morehouse College Livestream By Truth Jackson, Contributing Journalist Morehouse College’s Opening Convocation nearly went off without a hitch—until a student abruptly interrupted the ceremony to express his grievances. Yesterday, President David Thomas delivered his final Convocation address. After Thomas finished, a student disrupted the ceremony and demanded to be heard. …
Image via Getty Images By Erinn Gardner, Secretary With the 2024 presidential election approaching, students in the Atlanta University Center (AUC) have articulated their enthusiasm to become politically engaged and show up to the polls in November. This sentiment has been amplified by tonight’s presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President…
Image via Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. By: Freddrell Green, Staff Writer The Pi chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. has finally returned to Morehouse College. There will be an informational meeting for those interested in membership on Sept. 5 at 6:00 P.M. in Forbes Arena. Kappa Alpha Psi was founded on…
Photo by Aaron Watts By Jackson Perez Greenleaf, Staff Writer CHICAGO — Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for president Thursday night, drawing on her career as a prosecutor and her dedication to civil rights as the foundation of her campaign. Speaking at the Democratic National Convention, Harris invoked the…
