HBCU Review: Ray Charles Stamp to Be Revealed at Morehouse

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Ray Charles Stamp to Be Unveiled at Morehouse - Grambling State coach Doug Williams was fired, Stillman fires its president, plus more HBCU news. — Dominique ZonyééThe Ray Charles Performing Arts Center at Morehouse College in Atlanta will host the launch event for the new Ray Charles “Music Icons Forever” stamp on Sept. 23, which would have been Charles’ 83rd birthday. In addition to the commemorative stamp, Ray Charles Forever, a CD/DVD, will also be released on Sept. 24.(Photo: USPS)
Grambling State Coach Fired - Grambling State Coach Doug Williams was fired early Wednesday morning after he was summoned to the school president’s office. Williams' release came after just two games this season. While the university thanked Williams for his coaching, there was no mention as to why he was fired. Interim coach George Ragsdale replaces Williams.(Photo: Courtesy NFL)
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Ray Charles Stamp to Be Unveiled at Morehouse - Grambling State coach Doug Williams was fired, Stillman fires its president, plus more HBCU news. — Dominique ZonyééThe Ray Charles Performing Arts Center at Morehouse College in Atlanta will host the launch event for the new Ray Charles “Music Icons Forever” stamp on Sept. 23, which would have been Charles’ 83rd birthday. In addition to the commemorative stamp, Ray Charles Forever, a CD/DVD, will also be released on Sept. 24.(Photo: USPS)

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