
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump will deliver the keynote address at Morgan State University’s 146th Spring Commencement. The graduation ceremony is set to take place at Hughes Memorial Stadium on May 20, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.
“Mr. Crump’s passion for addressing injustices committed against marginalized communities and his unrelenting work to hold those responsible accountable, is the type of tenacity we hope will inspire our graduates and current students,” Morgan State University President David K. Wilson said.
“While academic and professional success is noteworthy, we want our graduates to recognize that in fullness of life, public service and heeding the call of social responsibility is as equally important to an individual’s character.”
Crump is world renowned attorney who has represented those who have been negatively impacted by police involved shootings like Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown. More recently, he has represented the families of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd.
“I’m thrilled to be delivering the commencement address to the Spring 2023 class at Morgan State University. The students at this great HBCU represent the very best of what we have to offer for the future,” Crump said.
“I look forward to articulating to them ways to make the world a better place for all of God’s children.”