LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
a better future for Black men, right? How dare we want more for the young men who attend and graduate from our alma mater? How dare they even dream? Who gave them the confidence, the right, the notion that they too could want more for themselves in the first place?
PHOTO CREDIT: ZEK HARRIS ’20
THE UTTER AUDACITY TO imagine
It’s Morehouse. That amazing name that conjures thoughts of nostalgia, whimsy, curiosity, jealousy, and happiness. Morehouse -- more than a college, more than a group of men, committed to excellence and being their best selves. Morehouse -- the place that taught us so very much, and that we truly owe so much to. Morehouse is the place that I have the pleasure of working. With my daughter Sage, a future sixth generation HBCU graduate.
On a daily basis, I have the opportunity to share and promote the triumphs, accomplishments, and achievements of Morehouse graduates. On a daily basis, alumni call or email me with every idea, request, question and concern known to man. In the grand scheme of things, I love it when I field those calls and I’m able to answer those questions, or connect brothers to the right information. To be honest, it’s a calling. This issue is packed with news and notes and interviews about dozens and dozens of Morehouse Men who’ve accomplished outstanding things. I’m amazed and inspired on a daily basis by their resolve, tenacity, brilliance, wisdom, generosity and their love for their alma mater. To truly show love for your alma mater, it is our hope that Morehouse graduates give back in three ways, with their time, talent, and treasure. As we ap-
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proach the end of the fiscal year, and start a new reunion cycle, it is imperative that we remind ourselves how we got to where we are in the first place. We must always remember to tithe to Morehouse. Always. It can be as simple as donating your class year amount, and over time, moving the decimal point and adding zeroes to the end of that monthly gift. Far too often, those who look to invest in our institution, are shocked when they learn how few alumni give back. Now more than ever, we owe it to ourselves to do for ourselves and give, encourage others to give, and do so consistently. We are more than enough, and our alma mater is most definitely worth it. This beautiful idea, this dream that is Morehouse, can only continue with your sustained support. Please visit morehouse.getyams.com or giving.morehouse.edu to make a gift today.
Joe Carlos, III ’04
Editor In Chief Associate Director of Alumni Engagement
