Photo by Aaron Watts By Colin Royal, Editor-in-Chief CHICAGO – Morehouse alumni Senator Raphael Warnock ’91 reflected on the highly successful Democratic National Convention, expressed his excitement for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, and acknowledged the importance of student voters in an exclusive interview with the Maroon Tiger Sunday morning. The interview…
Photo by Colin Royal By Colin Royal, Editor-in-Chief CHICAGO – The Democratic National Convention houses many of the nation’s most influential politicians and policymakers. Each of these men and women have the power to directly influence the future of their national and local communities. These leaders have great power; however, each of them…
Photo by Aaron Watts By Colin Royal, Editor-in-Chief CHICAGO – Tears streamed down the faces of the audience as the Central Park Five recounted their story during the Democratic National Convention. Four of the five members of the group were in attendance. Raymond Santana and Kevin Richardson joined Korey Wise and Yusef Salaam, who…
Photo by Colin Royal By Colin Royal, Editor-in-Chief This is the first of a series of articles about the importance of voters—especially college-aged— in the 2024 elections. CHICAGO – The Democratic National Convention has been full of star-studded appearances. Renowned artist Lil John, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, and iconic filmmaker…
Photo by Aaron Watts By Jackson Greenleaf CHICAGO – Tim Walz, the running mate of Democratic nominee Kamala Harris for president, delivered a heartfelt speech as he accepted the nomination for Vice President of the United States. Walz, a former high school teacher and governor of Minnesota, expressed deep gratitude to President Joe Biden…
Photos by Aaron Watts By Jackson Greenleaf, Staff Writer Chicago is famous for its deep-dish pizza, the dominance of Michael Jordan and the Bulls, and its status as the hometown of the first African American U.S. President, Barack Obama. But beyond these cultural staples, another aspect of the city that deserves praise is its vast…
Photo by Ron Thomas By Colin Royal, Editor-in-Chief CHICAGO – As soon as Barack Obama walked on stage, all you could hear was the roar of the crowd. Everyone gave the former president a standing ovation as he prepared to give Tuesday’s closing keynote speech at the Democratic National Committee. Obama opened his…
Photo by Colin Royal By Jackson Perez Greenleaf, Staff Writer CHICAGO — Former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered an impassioned speech at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night, calling for a return to the foundational values that shaped her upbringing and urging Americans to support the Democratic ticket of Vice President Kamala Harris…
Photo by Colin Royal By Colin Royal, Editor in Chief of the Maroon Tiger CHICAGO – As Chicago prepared for the Democratic National Convention, the city was in an uproar. Protesters marched in front of Grant Park to advocate for abortion rights, queer and trans liberation, and the end to conflict in Gaza. One of…
Photo by Jackson Perez Greenleaf By Jackson Perez Greenleaf, Staff Writer CHICAGO – Protesters marched down Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago Sunday night less than 12 hours before the 2024 Democratic National Convention began. About 125 committed people amplified a growing movement that intertwines the fight for Palestinian liberation with the struggle for reproductive…
