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March 3, 2017

Morehouse president ‘disappointed’ after meeting with Trump

Dr. John Silvanus Wilson Jr., president of Morehouse College, says he was disappointed in the White House meeting with HBCU…
February 20, 2017

‘Barack Obama Day’ held at Morehouse on President’s Day

This President's Day, Morehouse College has declared the day to be Barack Obama Day.
December 8, 2016

Morehouse, Spelman and Clark Atlanta receive millions in grants

Spelman College, Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta University are among the colleges and universities receiving grants as part of the…
December 2, 2016

Morehouse man named chair of Congressional Black Caucus

Morehouse College graduate U.S. Rep. Cedric Richmond, a Democrat representing Louisiana, was elected to be the chair of the Congressional…
October 25, 2016

‘Atlanta’ actor Brian Tyree Henry reveals why ‘Paper Boi’ is so damn woke

Just like his character Alfred “Paper Boi” Miles on Atlanta, Brian Tyree Henry is woke...
October 7, 2016

Morehouse College alumni launch petition to ‘purge’ current president

Morehouse College alumni have joined together to call for the ouster of its current president, John Silvanus Wilson.
September 21, 2016

Amid rising racial tension at PWIs, HBCU enrollment on the rise

American University sophomore Ma'at Sergeant isn't comfortable walking the suburban setting of her campus...
June 3, 2015

Charles Barkley to donate $1 million to Morehouse College

theGRIO REPORT - Charles Barkley, legendary NBA player and co-host of TNT's Inside the NBA revealed Tuesday that he plans…
March 31, 2014

White House throws weight behind black men in Atlanta

theGRIO REPORT - The Black Male Summit, which took place March 28-29, is the first in a nationwide four-summit tour…
December 5, 2013

Morehouse College makes GQ's 'douchiest colleges' list

OPINION - Unlike the other 'douchey' schools on the list, the pride exhibited by Morehouse men has been earned by…
October 8, 2013

Celebs turn out for Joseph Lowery birthday fundraiser

theGRIO REPORT - Just days after attending his beloved wife’s funeral, civil rights icon Joseph Lowery found the strength to…
July 24, 2013

Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice: The 1st female president of Morehouse School of Medicine

theGRIO REPORT - When asked what’s the secret of her success the Harvard-educated obstetrician and gynecologist says in no uncertain…
July 16, 2013

Morehouse graduate recognized by the White House for service to community

theGRIO REPORT - A former foster child from the south side of Chicago-turned-entrepreneur has been recognized at the White House…
June 11, 2013

Absent black fathers: Should our community discuss the issue publicly, or privately?

OPINION - Are the president’s remarks about fatherlessness being twisted in the public sphere and used to support the caricature…
May 20, 2013

Why there’s no ‘excuse’ for simplifying Obama’s message to Morehouse men

OPINION - Interestingly enough, both the president’s detractors as well as his supporters will seize on the same soundbite from…
May 20, 2013

Morehouse grads ‘proud’ to witness historic Obama commencement speech

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama delivered a fearless and passionate commencement address at Morehouse College on Sunday, which despite the…
May 19, 2013

Obama to Morehouse grads: Serve others, set examples as good fathers, men

ATLANTA (AP) -rically black Morehouse College to seize the power of their example as black men graduating from college...
May 19, 2013

Full text and video of President Barack Obama’s address to Morehouse graduates

NEWS - President Barack Obama delivered the commencement address to graduates of Morehouse College on Sunday, making history as the…
May 18, 2013

Black pastor stirs controversy ahead of Obama’s Morehouse commencement speech

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama will deliver the commencement speech at Morehouse College -- the storied predominantly black men's college…
May 17, 2013

President Obama, first lady address graduates at HBCUs

theGRIO SLIDESHOW - Graduation season is underway and students and their families are joined by a few special guests as…