Photos: Morehouse College's 2016 Commencement

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Photos: Morehouse College's 2016 Commencement

Morehouse College conducted its 132nd commencement exercises on Sunday, May 15 2016.

Morehouse College graduates make their way on Century Campus before Morehouse's 132nd commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Morehouse College graduates walk to Morehouse's 132nd commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Willie Thompson, one of three Morehouse College valedictorians, is recognized during Morehouse's 132nd commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Morehouse College Alumni stand during a song at Morehouse's 132nd commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

A statue of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is seen as Morehouse College graduates walk to Morehouse's 132nd commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Elizabeth Brown sits before Morehouse's 132nd commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

A tear falls down the face of Morehouse College graduate Marlon Booker during Morehouse's 132nd commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Morehouse College graduates sit during Morehouse's 132nd commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Morehouse College graduate Brandon Sharpe, right, and other graduates line up to receive their diplomas during Morehouse's 132nd commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Morehouse College graduate Felton Hill, right, and other graduates make their way on Century Campus before Morehouse's 132nd commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Morehouse College graduates walk in between alumni before Morehouse's 132nd commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Morehouse College graduate and 2016 International Rhodes Scholar Prince Abudu from Zimbabwe is recognized during Morehouse's 132nd commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Former U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young sits during Morehouse's 132nd commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Ian Niemeyer, one of three Morehouse College valedictorians, speaks during Morehouse's 132nd commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Mr. Strive Masiyiwa, founder and executive chairman of Econet Wireless in Johannesburg, South Africa, delivers the commencement address during Morehouse College's 132nd commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Guest sit during Morehouse's 132nd commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Mr. Strive Masiyiwa, founder and executive chairman of Econet Wireless in Johannesburg, South Africa, delivers the commencement address during Morehouse College's 132nd commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

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Morehouse College graduates make their way on Century Campus before Morehouse's 132nd commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

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