‘This is the magic of Morehouse’: President Biden delivers inspiring speech to 2024 graduates – WSB-TV Channel 2

From slavery to freedom, President Biden said the Class of 2024 is joining a sacred tradition.

“An education makes you free, and a Morehouse education makes you fearless,” President Biden said.

The president reminded each graduate that they are all future leaders. Even if they go through difficult times, they too can succeed.

But their desire to know what freedom is and what it can be is what President Biden has said is the heart and soul of why Morehouse was founded in the first place.

“Children of a free nation…fascinated by freedom,” President Biden said. “That’s the magic of Morehouse. This is the magic of America.

Morehouse College also presented President Biden with an honorary doctorate.

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As hundreds gathered to celebrate new Morehouse College graduates, others gathered near the school to express disappointment with President Biden’s handling of the war between Israel and Hamas.

Channel 2 Action News cameras rolled as protesters took to the streets, blocking roads and chanting for change.

Some students and faculty members at the school have openly expressed their displeasure with the president. Biden was asked to deliver the opening speech, saying he did not approve of his administration’s handling of the war between Israel and Hamas.

Georgia is one of several states that will help decide the expected rematch between the President. Biden and former Republican President Donald Trump in November.

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The president arrived in Atlanta on Saturday, stopping to speak with supporters at the newly renovated Mary Mac’s Tea Room.

After speaking to Morehouse, Pres. Biden is expected to attend an NAACP dinner in Detroit.

Dr. Michael Lucius Lomax, president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), also received an honorary doctorate.

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