5 Things To Know About Dr. Kevin James: The HBCU Prophet Who Brought Morris Brown Back From Grave

 by Ann Brown Dr. Kevin James, the 19th president of Morris Brown College, has played a pivotal role in resurrecting the institution from the brink of obscurity. As the only Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in Atlanta founded and funded by Black people, Dr. James has steered Morris Brown College towards international recognition. Here are five things to know about this HBCU prophet. 1. Legacy born from a family of educatorsJames’ journey in education was shaped by a family deeply rooted in teaching. His parents and grandmother were all educators, but he initially considered a different path. Growing up in Columbia, South Carolina, he attended Johnson High School, one of the few remaining originally Black high schools in the state, The Black Wall Street Times reported. 2. The unique educational journey of JamesDr. James embarked on his educational journey at South Carolina State University, an HBCU, where he initially pursued music with a small band scholarship. However, it was during his study of music theory that he realized teaching music wasn’t his calling. He later transferred to Winthrop University, where he earned a degree in communication disorders and speech pathology with a minor in social sciences. “At first, I...