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The Mean Girls of Morehouse article is creating quite a buzz online and off. Morehouse alumni are all up in arms and most feel that the article puts an unfair spotlight on the historically black college.
[READ: The Mean Girls of Morehouse: Morehouse Men Redefined?]
In a letter written to college alumni, Morehouse president Professor Robert Franklin, addressed the article prior to it’s distribution…. and he wasn’t happy. After all, the article focused unfairly on a very small part of the traditionally all male college AND referenced them as “Girls”!
The piece has sparked a ton of controversy. Franklin says that he strongly disagrees with the article and although he would not interfere with freedom of the press, he wants the community to know that the article is not a full representation of the college.
Professor Franklin’s letter + video of what a “True” Morehouse man should be below:
Dear Morehouse Community:
Next week, Vibe magazine, a hip-hop music and culture monthly, will publish in their October/November issue an article on Morehouse. I strongly disagree with the likely substance of this article and wanted to write to you directly to share my views.
The article, entitled, “The Mean Girls at Morehouse,” purports to examine the lives of some of our gay brothers as it relates to the enforcement of our appropriate attire policy we enacted a year and a half ago. It seems clear from the headline alone that the Vibe editorial team’s intent is to sensationalize and distort reality for the purpose of driving readership. The title of the article speaks volumes about a perspective that is very narrow and one that is, in all likelihood, offensive to our students whether gay or straight.
As president of this institution, as a Morehouse graduate and as a father, I am insulted by what is to be published. Addressing our young men as “girls” is deeply disturbing to me, no matter what the remainder of the article may say. Morehouse has for 140 years developed men—men who are equipped to live and contribute to an increasingly diverse, global and complex world.
Let me be clear. I believe in the freedom of the press and its critical role in examining all facets of our society to foster reasoned discourse and to promote understanding of topics both popular and unpopular. We will not always agree with what is written. I disagree, however, in journalism that attempts to malign and distort, rather than inform and enlighten.
I need not tell you that the black male is already faced with challenges in nearly every aspect of his life. Injustices abound. Families are broken. And our young black boys are failing to reachtheir potential in grade school and middle school at pandemic rates. And while the world grapples with complicated issues related to economic disparity, racism, sustainability, and diversity and tolerance, Morehouse stands in the breach, seeking answers to the pressing issues facing our young men, encouraging dialogue and expecting excellence.
The world is complex, and it is diverse. Morehouse reflects that same complexity and that same diversity. It is unfortunate that the Vibe article will heighten misunderstandings and advance or inform little.
In the end, no media outlet can shape who we are or in any way diminish our mission. But together we can encourage media outlets like Vibe to provide fair, well-researched and balanced journalism.
Finally, Morehouse will stand by its values. We will continue to set high standards and focus on the development of our young men. Thank you for standing with us.
Sincerely,
Robert M. Franklin
President
Morehouse College
I’ve been getting a ton of emails about the Mean Girls of Morehouse: Morehouse Men Redefined: post. One in particular asked me to post this video of what a “true” Morehouse man should be.
“Well Read, Well Spoken, Well Traveled, Well Dressed, Well Balanced”
Are these really the qualities that embody a “Morehouse Man”?
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lol was this an ad by Morehouse? If being a man meant being Well Read, Well Spoken, Well Traveled, Well Dressed, Well Balanced then I think most of us chicks would be married by now!
so is the purpose of that video to show that morehouse also has gays that do not wear women’s clothing?
it’s just propoganda.
what is the big deal with the article being called "the mean girls…" when they themselves admit they’ve titled their social group The Plastics after a movie by the very same title?!
i vote for just letting people be who they are and not trying to force anyone to fit some mold of a so-called "renaissance man." i graduated from college long ago and have known more than a few morehouse men in my time…and i know better than to buy this propoganda they’re selling.
I completely agree with the President of Morehouse college. Why would feminine men want to attend Morehouse? How can you call yourself a Morehouse MAN in weaves, wigs, makeup, and high heels? That’s confusion and not befitting of the attire policy.
Maybe it’s a Northern thing, but I never aspired to be a Morehouse man… WTF is one of those anyway… Anyway, this mess that’s happening there is terrible
I agree men should be men not looking like women. I consider a male that acts or looks like a female a female they should not be called men
Last time I checked Morehouse is a private institute. You apply to go there. So in other words it is your choice. If you do not like the rules and regulations they have set for ALL of their students then simply pick a school that that betters fits your personality and or beliefs.
LMAO!!! LAMO!!! Where the hell is hater Charles?! LAMO!
These dudes look gayer than the Mean Girlz.
I think you guys just need to pump the breaks and try to get the media to show more of a balance. This attempt didn’t work and for the person who asked why would dudes who dress up like women want to attend an all male school, hello, it’s all male!
LOL… This is crazy.
Dana T.
Wow what a pathetic story and situation. Yeah I think those g.a.y.s went to Morehouse hoping to catch men which is sad in and of itself or maybe their parents wanted them to attend Morehouse hoping it would "straighten" them out but come on…calling these homosexual men females? Really? See that’s your mophuken problem! Black men, maybe men in general, are always quick to insult us females on the sly. You think we hetero women want to be in the same category as these crooked letter mofos? I am a woman and proud to be a woman and aint neva had a penis nor peed standing up! I bleed once a month cuz GOD intended for my body to bring forth life. A female mind is an inquisitive, forward thinking, interpretive and advanced mind. Woman takes care of man, home and child and she works outside the home too; without us women wouldn’t none of y’all be here. It takes a lot more than a wig and high heels to be a woman TRUST! As a woman, I find it highly insulting and degrading that anyone would call some homo dude a woman. So all you homos and so called tough kniggas, if you can’t respect the black woman or any woman then p*huck YOU and that’s why you in the situation you in now! The only black men catching hell are the ones cavorting with the devil!