Why Morehouse Must Transform Into A 21st Century HBCU
Morehouse intends to enroll transgender men next year. It’s an opportunity to transform HBCUs as we know them.
I admit it. I was attracted to exclusivity.
When I applied to college, I had to be convinced to attend Morehouse College. At the time, I was on the way towards an illustrious career in engineering, and Georgia Tech or the University of Michigan’s prestigious undergraduate programs held all of my attention. I thought to myself: professionally, what could a small all-male black college do for me?
My opinion changed when I stepped foot on the campus. I was allured by the students’ character, by the opportunity to learn from aspiring Black men, and to be a part of the “Morehouse Mystique”. I remember Morehouse sold a different type of exclusivity: as one of the top HBCUs, it offered an opportunity to transform into a better self. The message was clear: when you leave this institution, you’ll be a part of a special community known for changing the world. As an alumnus, they expected nothing less than the same from me.
Little did I know I’d work to change the institution right back.
