Michael Arceneaux, Guest Columnist

Biden Treated Morehouse Like a Campaign Pit Stop

A celebration for the Class of 2024 was overshadowed by the president, his disconnection with young Black voters and his pandering to win them over.

May 21, 2024 at 10:30 AM UTC

By Michael Arceneaux

Michael Arceneaux writes about pop culture, politics, race, sexuality, religion, class and gender. He is the author of "I Don’t Want To Die Poor" and "I Can’t Date Jesus: Love, Sex, Family, Race, and Other Reasons I’ve Put My Faith in Beyoncé."

Show the public your credits, Mr. President.
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Some might consider it an honor to have the president of the United States of America serve as their commencement speaker, but I would rather not have my graduation overshadowed by a campaign pit stop.

That’s exactly what happened at Morehouse College on Sunday.