PHOTOS: Homecoming at Morris Brown College

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Morris Brown College celebrated homecoming with its Royal Coronation and tailgate in Atlanta, bringing students, alumni and the community together. The events highlight the school's continued growth since regaining full accreditation in 2022.

Miss Morris Brown Alena Marne Harris adjusts her light and phone while taking a selfie before the Morris Brown College royal coronation held at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The annual event comes as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Members of the Royal Court make last-minute adjustments backstage before the Morris Brown College royal coronation at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The annual event comes as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Miss Morris Brown Alena Marne Harris (right) takes a photo with Miss 1st Attendant Trinity-Love Easley (left) before the royal coronation held at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The annual event comes as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Members of the Royal Court check their reflections and crowns before the Morris Brown College Royal Coronation held at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The annual event comes as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Members of the Royal Court make a Tik-Tok video backstage before the Morris Brown College royal coronation at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The annual event comes as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Guests wait to enter the ballroom for the Morris Brown College royal coronation held at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The annual event comes as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Mister Morris Brown Samuelle Walker checks his phone before the royal coronation begins at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The annual event comes as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

(Left to right) Mister Junior Akiem Williams and Mister Sophomore and Brandon Johnson-Jewell, wait backstage before the Morris Brown College royal coronation held at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The annual event comes as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Mister Morris Brown Samuelle Walker adjusts his cuff links before the royal coronation begins at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The annual event comes as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Mister Morris Brown Samuel Walker leads male members of the Royal Court in prayer before the royal coronation held at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The annual event comes as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Members of the royal court wait to enter the ballroom for the Morris Brown College royal coronation at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The annual event comes as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Mister and Miss Senior Kadeem Hill and Kenosha Cameron enter the ballroom during the Morris Brown College royal coronation held at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The annual event comes as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Morris Brown College president Kevin James smiles as members of the royal court enter the ballroom during the royal coronation held at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The annual event comes as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

The first ever Morris Brown College Mister 1881 Desmond Brown enters the ballroom during the royal coronation held at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The annual event comes as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Audience members smile and cheer as members of the royal court enter the ballroom during the coronation ceremony held at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The annual event comes as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Little Miss Morris Brown College Sky Hill smiles while being presented during the royal coronation at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The annual event comes as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Mister Morris Brown College Samuel Walker smiles as he is crowned during the royal coronation ceremony at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The annual event comes as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Morris Brown College president Kevin James crowns Alena Marne Harris during the royal coronation held at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The annual event comes as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Mister Morris Brown College Samuelle Walker smiles as Miss MBC Alena Marne Harris waves to the audience during the royal coronation at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The annual event comes as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Members of the newly crowned Royal Court sit together onstage during the Morris Brown College royal coronation at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The annual event comes as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Miss Morris Brown Alena Marne Harris addresses the audience during the royal coronation held at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The annual event comes as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Former Miss Morris Brown College queens hold hands while singing the alma mater during the royal coronation at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The annual event comes as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Students, alumni and guests tailgate on the Morris Brown College to celebrate homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Thousands gathered to reunite as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Morris Brown College Marching Wolverines Alumni Band Foundation president Kelly Fanning directs the band as they warm up before performing during the homecoming tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Thousands gathered to reunite as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Morris Brown College Marching Wolverines Alumni Band perform during the homecoming tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Thousands gathered to reunite as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Students, alumni and guests watch the band perform during the homecoming tailgate on the campus of Morris Brown College on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Thousands gathered to reunite as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Morris Brown College president Kevin James enjoys a performance from the alumni band during the homecoming tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Thousands gathered to reunite as the school undergoes what James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Morris Brown College Marching Wolverines Alumni Band performs during the homecoming tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Thousands gathered to reunite as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Bubbling Brown Sugar dancer Brandi Brewster performs with the alumni band during the homecoming tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Thousands gathered to reunite as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

DeKalb County Sheriff Melody Maddox cheers on the alumni band at Morris Brown College during the homecoming tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Thousands gathered to reunite as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Bubbling Brown Sugar dancer Kim “Too Son” Coln performs with the alumni band during the homecoming tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Thousands gathered to reunite as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Morris Brown College alumna Phyllis Braxton cheers for the alumni band during the homecoming tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Thousands gathered to reunite as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Morris Brown College alumni join hands to sing the alma mater during the homecoming tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Thousands gathered to reunite as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Former Morris Brown College football player Rick Eberhart shows off his letterman jacket at the homecoming tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Thousands gathered to reunite as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

The 89th Miss Morris Brown Ashley Davis shows off her purple boots during the homecoming tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Thousands gathered to reunite as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

A vendor sells Morris Brown College shirts at the homecoming tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Thousands gathered to reunite as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Morris Brown College Miss 1881 Tyranny Johnson poses for a portrait on campus during the homecoming tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Thousands gathered to reunite as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Morris Brown College Mister Sophomore Brandon Johnson-Jewell poses for a portrait during the homecoming tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Thousands gathered to reunite as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Morris Brown College alumna Crystal Postell shows off her grill at the homecoming tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Thousands gathered to reunite as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Morris Brown College alumnus Patrick Smith greets someone while posing for a photo during the homecoming tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Thousands gathered to reunite as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Morris Brown College’s Miss Purple and Gold India Williams adjusts her tiara while dancing during the homecoming tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Thousands gathered to reunite as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

A man cooks on his grill at the Morris Brown College homecoming tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Thousands gathered to reunite as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Morris Brown College Marching Wolvernines alumni band member Cletis “Johnny Gill” Heard shows off his custom shirt at the homecoming tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Thousands gathered to reunite as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Miss Morris Brown College Alena Marne Harris strolls with fellow members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. during the homecoming tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Thousands gathered to reunite as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Morris Brown College alumni greet each other during the homecoming tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Thousands gathered to reunite as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Morris Brown College alumni pose in front of the school’s sign during the homecoming tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Thousands gathered to reunite as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

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Miss Morris Brown Alena Marne Harris adjusts her light and phone while taking a selfie before the Morris Brown College royal coronation held at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The annual event comes as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

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