Morehouse College to Welcome Dr. Cornel West as Commencement Speaker

Cornel West

by Isaiah Singleton | Morehouse College will welcome Dr. Cornel West, American philosopher, scholar of African American studies, and activist, as its keynote speaker for the 141st Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 9 a.m. on the College’s Century Campus.

West will also receive an honorary doctorate of humane letters from the institution.

West’s speech will culminate a week of undergraduate and alumni reunion events, celebrating the class of 2025, as well as milestone alumni anniversaries, including 10th President of Morehouse College, Robert Franklin ’75; Morehouse Board Chair, Willie Woods ’85; former U.S Congressman, Cedric Richmond ’95; American attorney, political commentator, and politician, Bakari Sellers ’05; as well as business executive and art enthusiast, George Wells ’00.

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