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    Illuminated by Morehouse: Episode 2 – The Olympics: A Look Back & The Path Forward

    August 4, 2021

    Illuminated by Morehouse features Olympic legends Edwin Moses '78 and John Carlos – who shook the world with by raising a fist on the victory podium – discussing their history-making influence as well as the recent events surrounding Simone Biles, Sha’Carri Richardson, Simone Manuel, and the state of sports today, including athletic advocacy and rights, mental health, and diversity. Hosted by associate professor Ron Thomas, director of the new Journalism in Sports, Culture, & Social Justice major.

    Watch the second episode of Illuminated by Morehouse and stay tuned for future episodes of the series!

    Illuminated by Morehouse is a new conversation series through which the College brings the discourse from its hallowed halls to the digital world to spark intellectual conversations, challenge perspectives, and make an impact. As we declare on our seal, "et facta est lux," we are illuminating the world by sharing the light of knowledge that emanates from Morehouse.

     

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