Morehouse College posthumously awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in religion to Dennis Hubert, an 18-year-old divinity student lynched in 1930. His nephew, Imam Plemon El-Amin, accepted the degree at the commencement ceremony. The award, 95 years after Hubert's murder, recognizes Hubert's contributions and highlights the ongoing struggle for racial justice. Morehouse President David Thomas compared Hubert to Trayvon Martin, emphasizing the importance of remembering this historical injustice. The event was significant, as many Morehouse alumni were previously unaware of Hubert's story, underscoring the need for continued education and remembrance of lynching victims.

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