Morehouse College Investigates Handcuffing Incident Involving Basketball Coach Benjy Taylor

Morehouse College, a prestigious Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Atlanta, Georgia, is facing scrutiny over its handling of an incident involving the handcuffing of its basketball coach, Benjy Taylor.

The incident occurred on January 21st, 2023, when Coach Taylor was handcuffed by campus police following a heated exchange with game officials during a basketball game. The college has remained largely silent on the matter, drawing criticism from the HBCU community and the wider public.

Coach Taylor, who has been the head coach of the Morehouse Maroon Tigers men's basketball team since 2016, is known for his passionate coaching style and advocacy for his players.

The lack of transparency from Morehouse College has sparked outrage within the HBCU community, with many questioning whether the incident was handled appropriately and whether Coach Taylor was treated fairly. The HBCU community has a long history of supporting its coaches and athletes, and this incident has touched a nerve, raising broader questions about the treatment of Black individuals in positions of leadership and authority.

"The silence from Morehouse College on this issue is deafening and concerning. As a proud HBCU institution, they should be leading the way in addressing these types of incidents with transparency and accountability."

HBCUConnect.com, the premier online community for HBCU alumni and supporters, is closely monitoring the situation and calling for Morehouse College to provide a comprehensive and transparent response to the incident. The HBCU community deserves answers and assurances that its coaches and athletes are being treated with the respect and fairness they deserve.

Originally reported by Google News HBCU.