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Preparation at Morehouse College’s graduation ceremony on May 19 has to be especially intense as it might be one of the most anticipated graduation events in U.S. history.
President Joe Biden promised to make an appearance as the HBCU’s keynote speaker. However, the billion-dollar package he’s trying to push, sending aid to Israel to fund the war against Gaza put a sour taste in Morehouse students’ mouths. Given the wildfire of college student protests against the Israel-Hamas war, there is speculation that Morehouse students may plan a demonstration as well.
In attempt to keep the peace, Mr. President plans to campaign in Atlanta ahead of his Morehouse speech. A White House official also visited the campus with a group of students and faculty amidst the concerns of Biden’s appearance.
However, let’s not make Biden the main character of this HBCU’s graduation. The main character is Morehouse, The Black Harvard as it has been called, an institution that has raised brilliant Black men who made it across the stage to get their diploma and then set out to change the world.
As we await the stars of Morehouse College Class of 2024 to emerge, mosey down this list of notable alumni, faculty and attendees.
