Biden attends Morehouse College Graduation Ceremony; Says I know it angers you

Amid the ongoing protests in the US universities against Israel's war on Gaza, President Joe Biden attended the Morehouse Graduation Ceremony and addressed the students.

US President Joe Biden attended the Graduation Ceremony of the Morehouse College which is also the former university of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. He wore a maroon and black gown in the colors of the all-male university. While he was giving his speech at the college, he heard the voices of Gaza war protestors as some students turned their back on his speech.

His message on the X platform says, "The desire to know what freedom is and what it can be is the heart and soul of this college. Proving that a free nation is born in the hearts of men spellbound by fearlessness and freedom. That’s the magic of Morehouse. That’s the magic of America."

The protests were going on while he was in college, a small group of graduates protested silently, and some held Palestinian flags. Some also wore keffiyeh scarves over their gowns to show solidarity with the ongoing protests.

"I support peaceful, non-violent protest. Your voices should be heard, and I promise you I hear them," said Biden, as reported by NDTV.

"This is one of the hardest, most complicated problems in the world. There's nothing easy about it. I know it angers and frustrates many of you, including my family, but most of all, I know it breaks your heart. It breaks mine as well," added Biden.

Morehouse College announces academic accomplishments of its 2024 valedictorian

The 2024 valedictorian - DeAngelo Fletcher, and salutatorian, Dwayne Terrell II were honored at the College's 140th Commencement ceremony. Valedictorian DeAngelo Fletcher is a psychology major from Chicago, Illinois. He is passionate about youth psychiatry. He is part of the Vivian Thomas Scholars Initiative (VTSI), a professional development program at the institution aimed at nurturing young men in pursuit of higher degrees. He is a member of Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology, Phi Delta Epsilon Health Fraternity, Howard Thurman Honors Program, and Phi Beta Kappa Society.

"The VTSI kept me grounded in my aspirations and fostered a strong sense of camaraderie among my brothers on the journey towards higher education. The initiative honed my abilities in presentation, networking, resume crafting, and most importantly, helped me establish a personal mission statement," said Fletcher.

Salutatorian Dwayne Terrell II is a business administration major from Stone Mountain, Georgia. 

"The Morehouse Business Association played an indispensable role in shaping my success at the institution. I built a strong business foundation by attending meetings and Interacting with esteemed companies like Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan Chase, providing invaluable insights into leadership responsibilities and strategic decision-making," said Salutatorian Dwayne Terrell II.

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