Dr. Cornel West To Deliver Keynote Address At Morehouse College’s 141st Commencement

Dr. Cornel West To Deliver Keynote Address At Morehouse College’s 141st Commencement

Source: Scott Olson / Getty Renowned philosopher, scholar, and public intellectual Dr. Cornel West will serve as the keynote speaker for Morehouse College’s 141st Commencement Ceremony, taking place Saturday, May 18, at 9 a.m. on the historic Century Campus. In recognition of his impactful influence across education, philosophy, and social justice, Dr. West will also be awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Morehouse College. Who is …

Morehouse College to Welcome Dr. Cornel West as Commencement Speaker & Present Honorary Degrees to West, Ava DuVernay, Dennis Hubert, and its retiring president, Dr. David A. Thomas

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.  Dr. West’s speech will culminate a week of undergraduate and alumni reunion events, celebrating the class of 2025,…