Tag Archives: Morehouse College

Open Thread | President Biden to Deliver Commencement Address at Morehouse College…and Those College Protests…

Posted on April 24, 2024 by rikyrah

It came out yesterday that President Biden would be delivering the Commencement Address at Morehouse College. Morehouse College (@Morehouse) posted at 6:39 PM on Tue, Apr 23, 2024: Morehouse College will welcome Joseph R. Biden, the 46th President of the … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on March 19, 2022 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. I love this. They look fabulous. It is a classic look. We can wear anything and look good in it. https://twitter.com/Phil_Lewis_/status/1503746307080560647?s=19 We're … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Black Child Prodigies |Stephen R. Stafford II

Posted on January 8, 2015 by rikyrah

Master Stephen R. Stafford II in the house! While most of his peers slog through seventh grade, Stephen Stafford, 13, earns credits toward his pre-med, computer science and mathematics degrees at Morehouse College in Atlanta. The wide-smiling, fast-talking, classical piano-playing … Continue reading →

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Video | Leland Shelton, Morehouse College Graduate: A Dream Realized

Posted on May 20, 2013 by rikyrah

President gives a shout out to Leland Shelton during his commencement address. Leland and Morehouse President Dr. John Silvanus Wilson Jr. share their joy and appreciation for President Obama’s message. Sounds like Dr. Wilson, Morehouse President and the Morehouse graduates … Continue reading →

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Photos | President Obama delivers the commencement address at Morehouse College

Posted on May 19, 2013 by SouthernGirl2
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Videos | President Obama Delivers Commencement Address at Morehouse College

Posted on May 19, 2013 by rikyrah

Meet Betesegaw Tadele, Valedictorian for class of 2013 and other Morehouse alumni and faculty. We’ll post full video of the commencement ceremony when available. Transcript of President Obama’s address here.

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