It was here where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. walked the grounds of Morehouse College and honed his voice, forming a legacy that transformed suffrage into enfranchisement. Yet, today, this very legacy risks being undermined by one of the simplest governmental hindrances: a change of address. For students attending Atlanta University Center (AUC) schools, the…
American rapper Tyler, the Creator has found himself in his biggest controversy since his artistic turnaround in 2017. The catalyst? A tribute tweet about D’Angelo. Let’s take it back to where it started. On Oct. 14, the multitalented and legendary singer and performer, D’Angelo, passed away from pancreatic cancer at the age of 51. Thousands…
The producers of “Love Island USA” recently issued a statement on social media urging fans to be respectful of the show’s contestants. The message pointed to a troubling trend in online interactions. “We appreciate the fans, the passion for the series, and the amazing group of islanders who are sharing their summer with us. Please…
President Donald Trump recently announced that he would redirect $500 million in federal funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), pulling those dollars away from other minority-serving institutions (MSIs), including Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). On the surface, this may look like a win for HBCUs. But the reality is more complicated—and dangerous. This decision risks…
The concept of two Americas has been a focus in American academic thought for decades. When the veil between these “Black” and “white” Americas is pierced, America’s true nature is often revealed. In the wake of conservative media personality Charlie Kirk’s death, several historically Black colleges and universities reported receiving threats and were forced…
Monkeypaw Productions’ highly anticipated movie “HIM” was shown to AUC students in an exclusive screening Wednesday night. The movie starred Marlon Wayans as Isaiah White, a USFF quarterback who is known as the GOAT. Following behind him is Tyriq Withers playing Cameron Cade, a star college quarterback that is the projected No. 1 pick and the…
After conservative Republican Charlie Kirk was assassinated Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University, I couldn’t help but think of when Malcolm X called the assassination of John F. Kennedy “the chickens coming home to roost.” While it was indeed a dark moment in politics, and the loss of life must never be condoned, I…
College marks the start of a new journey. Everyone wants to start off on the right track but doesn’t necessarily have the community or knowledge on how to achieve that. Every college will have issues with housing, dining services and schoolwork but the HBCU life at Morehouse College will present students with many unique situations…
Image Credit: Damarion King By: Freddrell Green, Head Copy Editor Following a recent social media post from rising junior Stephone Cody III, student concerns about their treatment by Morehouse’s administration have been reignited. In response, rising senior Johnny Simmons and juniors Alonzo Brinson, Damarion King and Timothy Tillman issued a call to action….
Photo by Miles Pierre, Staff Photographer: Anat Sultan-Dadon, the Consult General of Israel to the Southeastern United States, speaks at Crown Forum By: Issa Rabb, Contributing Writer I want to start this off by saying I have no intention to bash anyone or anybody’s identity. As a religious man I believe we are all…
