Morgan State University’s restoration and 2016 reopening of the Lillie Carroll Jackson Civil Rights Museum (LCJM) has received a Maryland Preservation Award, the state’s highest recognition for historical preservation,heritage education and community development projects. The museum honors the legacy of civil rights activist Lillie May Carroll Jackson and other Baltimore area freedom fighters of the modern civil rights movement, and its adjacent Resource …
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MSU’s Melvin Miles Jr. Named ‘2017 Baltimore Jazz Hero’
In recognition of his decades-long dedication to the art and craft of music and his tireless work committed to its elevation, the Jazz Journalists Association (JJA) has named Morgan State University Director of Bands Melvin N. Miles Jr. as its 2017 Baltimore Jazz Hero. Miles was presented with the award during the Spring 2017 MSU Jazz Ensemble Concert, held at …
Read More »Morgan Unveils New Exhibit Honoring Maryland’s First Female State Senator, Verda F. Welcome
As part of its Sesquicentennial year celebration, Morgan State University unveiled a special exhibit honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Verda Freeman Welcome. The unveiling, which was attended by more than 300 people including Morgan administrators, faculty, staff, students, legislators, members of the community and family, was complemented by a rededication ceremony for the campus bridge bearing her name. …
Read More »MORGAN CUTS RIBBON ON NEWLY RESTORED LILLIE CARROLL JACKSON CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM
Baltimore – Today, the long-awaited reopening of the Lillie Carroll Jackson Civil Rights Museum was brought to fruition as Morgan State University President David Wilson, along with members of the Jackson-Mitchell Family, local and state leaders, and members of the Morgan family joined to cut the ribbon signifying the historic property as officially operational for public touring and research learning opportunities. The living …
Read More »Morgan’s Dr. Eric Conway conducts for First Lady of Soul
Morgan State University is well represented during Pope Francis’ first visit to the United States. Choir director Eric Conway has the enviable task of conducting the choir (not the Morgan Choir) that will back up singer Aretha Franklin, who is part of a larger concert in Philadelphia on Saturday, September 26, 2014. “For Aretha Franklin to ask me personally to …
Read More »Walters and Morgan State Announce Strategic Partnership
Baltimore, MD — Julia Marciari-Alexander, the Andrea B. and John H. Laporte Director at the Walters Art Museum and David Wilson, President, Morgan State University, announced today a new multi-year agreement between the two organizations. The partnership will promote exhibitions, develop educational and artistic programs and create professional development opportunities for students and faculty at Morgan and staff of the …
Read More »Did They Steal The Music? Morgan Professor Weighs In For NY Times
Changing copyright laws to stop infringement is like changing murder laws to stop homicides. The root of both issues is cultural. But sure, why not? Let’s change, update, remix, and mash-up copyright laws to reflect the times. And while we’re at it, copyright laws aren’t the only laws that need an update: There are still lots of places in the …
Read More »Celebrating Our Common Heritage in the African Diaspora
From the James E. Lewis Museum of Art For Immediate Release, January 13, 2015 The James E. Lewis Museum of Art is pleased to present an exhibition entitled “Celebrating Our Common Heritage in the African Diaspora – Featuring the Art of Januwa Moja and Uzikee Nelson”. This exhibition will feature works by artist couple: Januwa Moja, wearable art designer and …
Read More »Morgan State News Break – The Kinsey Collection
Morgan State University recently welcomed entrepreneur and historian Bernard Kinsey, who presented on his world-renowned collection of African-American artifacts and historical information.
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