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Thank you so much for bringing attention to this crisis. Morehouse means so much to us here in Atlanta. I work with a relative of the ousted president who is heartbroken over this. We need Morehouse; we need Spelman. They have always been more or less synonymous to the Ivy League for those of us familiar with them.…
I love the comparison of a deacon board fighting with their pastor and congregations. I’ve seen some holy and sanctified folk show their ass for power.
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The issue is not money, it is leadership. What is the tenue of the board?
I’m waiting for Spike Lee, Jay Z, Puff Daddy, Ricky Ross, Chris Brown, Future, 2 Chains, etc, etc and 80% of the NBA, 60% of the NFL, 30% of the MLB to pull out their sizable checkbooks and make sure Morehouse remains in place for another 150 years. Theres simply no reason that Morehouse should ever have financial…
You would think some high profile alumni would get involved. That would make a story in itself.
terrible idea. the solution to the problem isn’t admitting women. You can change the culture of the institution w/o completely shifting its identity and as MakeSomalia said, Spelman neighbors Morehouse. Re: Women on the board - not the worst idea ever. The institution could benefit from some diversity of thought.
Should there be no men- or women-only institutions?
It would seem that stupidity and power go hand in hand at many organizations. You don’t need to be intelligent to run things, you need to be confident. I would posit that intelligence is often a hindrance to gaining power.
No brainer: Begin admitting women, appoint a few to the board of trustees, and join the 21st century..
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