Morehouse College proudly announces the inaugural 50 Under 50, honoring a distinguished group of alumni whose leadership, service, and professional excellence exemplify the values of the College.

Selected from a highly competitive pool of nominees, the inaugural class represents Morehouse men who are making a measurable impact across public service, law, education, healthcare, journalism, philanthropy, business, and social innovation. Collectively, these alumni are shaping communities, institutions, and national conversations while remaining grounded in the principle of service beyond self.

The inaugural 50 Under 50 class reflects the national and global reach of the Morehouse alumni network, with honorees residing and leading in major cities across the United States and internationally. From city halls and courtrooms to classrooms, boardrooms, newsrooms, and global forums, these alumni embody leadership defined by purpose, integrity, and impact.

Notably, every member of the inaugural 50 Under 50 class is a Morehouse College donor, underscoring a shared commitment to sustaining the institution that helped shape their journeys. Their collective investment reflects a deep belief in the mission of Morehouse College and its responsibility to prepare future generations of leaders.

The 50 Under 50 initiative celebrates not only individual achievement, but also the enduring legacy of Morehouse men who lead with excellence, give with intention, and remain engaged stewards of the College.

Olajuwon Ajanaku '12 • Founder and Creative Director, Eastside Golf

Mohammed Balla '00 • Chief Financial Officer, The City of Atlanta

Geoff Bennett '02 • Co-Anchor & Co-Managing Editor, PBS NewsHour

Grant Bennett '20 • Partnerships & Experiential Program Manager at Google, Founder of The Two-Six Project

The Honorable Nick Brown '99 • Attorney General of Washington State

Charles Carithers '05 • Principal, Cornerstone Government Affairs

Austin Clements '05 • Managing Partner, Slauson & Co.

Darrell Comer '11 • Senior Vice President - Talent Representation, CSE Talent

Earl Cooper '11 • Co-Founder, Eastside Golf 

Nicholas Crews '05 • CEO, Crews Companies

Golden Daka '20 • Chief of Staff, PlayList

Delmont Early '99 • Founder and Managing Partner, Carter Hill Advisors

Ronald Falls '00 • CEO / LA Executive 9 Group; Mentor and Investor in Residence (Morehouse) /Center for Black Entrepreneurship

Rev. Dr. Willie Francois '09 •  Senior Pastor, Fountain Baptist Church | Associate Professor of Theology, Union Theological Seminary

Kennard Garrett '01 • CEO, PACE Recordings/Director of Multimedia, Morehouse College

Carlton Gordon '08 • Business Teacher, Brother Rice High School

The Honorable John C. Grey '04 • Judge, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Corey Hardiman '14 •  Vice President, Herrendorf Family Foundation

The Honorable Lee Harris '00 • Mayor, Shelby County, TN

Dr. William Hayes '07 • CEO, Boys Latin of Philadelphia

Dr. Adriel Hilton '03 • Vice President of Institutional Strategy, Columbia College Chicago

The Honorable Chris Hollins '07 • City Controller, City of Houston, TX

Ernest Holmes '19 • President, CodeHouse and Technical Program Manager, Google

Brandon Hudspeth '02 • Chargé d’affaires, a.i. and Deputy Chief of Mission/U.S. Embassy in Namibia/U.S. Department of State

Dr. David Hughes '11 • Associate Professor in the Practice of Sport Management, Gordon College

Randall Jackson '99 • Partner, Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz

Harry Johnson '07 • Government Affairs and Public Policy Adroid Global Lead, Google LLC

Dr. Samaad Keys '08 • Senior Program Officer, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

The Honorable JC Love '01 • Probate Judge, Montgomery County, AL

Warren Luckett '07 • Founder and Managing Partner, Black Restaurant Weeks

Dr. Brock Mayers '00 • AVP Student Services and Dean of Students, Morehouse College

Stacy Merritt '05 • Famed Civil Rights Attorney

Dr. Artesius Miller '09 • Founder & CEO, Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School Network

Hon. Winfield Murray '98 • United States Immigration Judge, United States Department of Justice

Lodriguez Murray '04 • Senior Vice President, Public Policy and Government Affairs, UNCF

Lt. Col. Timothy Patterson '01 • Deputy Commanding Officer, Fort Knox

Donovan Ramsey '10 • Journalist, Author and Professor at Morehouse College

Bryan Rand '01 • Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Rand & Co. Holdings LLC

Elliott Robinson '06 • Partner, Co-Head of Bessemer Growth

Dr. Emmanuel Rowe '02 • Research Electronics Engineer, Foundational Technology Directorate, Air Force Research Lab

Kenneth Saffold '99 • Co-Founder and Managing Partner, o15 Capital Partners

Dr. Thomas Searles '04 •  Associate Professor, University of Illinois Chicago and President, National Society of Black Physicists

Marcus Shaw '00 • President and CEO, AltFinance

Davon Snipes '00 • Operations Strategy Lead, Google

Hon. Isaac Taggart '14 •  Special Envoy - U.S. Trade & Investment, Ministry Of Foreign Affairs | Republic Of Liberia

Dr. Wesley Thomas '01 • General Dentist, Defense Health Agency, Pentagon, Lieutenant Colonel (O5), United States Army National Guard, District of Columbia, Active 

Julien Turner '20 • Co-Owner of Dreadhead Films and Art Director at Abercrombie and Fitch Co.

The Honorable Randall Woodfin '03 • Mayor, Birmingham, AL

Dr. Kevin Woods '99 • Gastroenterologist, Founder, Therapeutic GI Endoscopy & Associates | Tiger Shark Ventures

Marques Zak '05 • Chief Marketing and Brand Officer, the Atlantic Coast Conference