Morehouse College in Atlanta recently opened the Morehouse Multimedia Center, a state-of-the-art facility funded by a $1 million gift donated in 2021 from NBA star Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand.
Housed in the HBCU’s journalism in sports, culture, and social justice department, the Morehouse Multimedia Center will serve as a hub for creative productions, digital storytelling, sports broadcasting, podcasting, filmmaking, and projects developed with emerging media technologies. The center will provide students with hands-on training with industry equipment and learning opportunities from award-winning content creators.
“When we launched our journalism major in 2022, we envisioned a program grounded in the liberal arts where students engage the ‘why’ behind storytelling and social impact. The generosity of Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand made it possible to expand our curriculum and build the Morehouse Multimedia Center as the practical complement to that vision,” said Mikki Harris, chair of the journalism in sports, culture, and social justice department and an associate professor at Morehouse. “The Center serves as the bridge between critical thinking and professional practice for our students.”
Morehouse alumnus Emani Saucier will serve as the inaugural director and co-founder for the Morehouse Multimedia Center. Saucier is a film director with CineAce Productions in Atlanta. An adjunct professor at Morehouse, he teaches courses in journalism and in the HBCU’s Crown Forum program. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in Africana studies from Morehouse, Saucier earned a master of fine arts degree in film, television, and digital media from the University of Georgia.
“The Morehouse Multimedia Center represents our vision for preparing students not only to participate in the future of media, but to lead it,” said Saucier. “This space is designed to inspire creativity, expand access, and empower students to tell impactful stories that shape culture and drive change.”
