Colin Kaepernick to receive honorary degree from Morgan State University
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Posted By: George Cook on May 17, 2022 Morgan State University President David K. Wilson today announced that three exemplary vanguards of social justice and the African-American experience will be awarded honorary degrees during the 145th Spring Commencement ceremony taking place at Hughes Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 21. At the ceremony. Among those to receive honorary degrees will be Super Bowl quarterback and champion for social justice, Colin Kaepernick. Read more: https://www.africanamericanreports.com/202... If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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