Award-winning journalist, educator, and founding member of the National Association of Black Journalists, DeWayne Wickham received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Morgan State University on December 19.
In this candid conversation with The Spokesman Editor-in-Chief Aleisha Robinson, Wickham shares his journey from growing up parentless in South Baltimore’s Cherry Hill neighborhood, discovering a love for reading, serving in the U.S. Air Force, and covering historic moments like Nelson Mandela’s U.S. tour.
He reflects on his decades-long journalism career, the importance of integrity, mentoring Black journalists, and the lifelong drive to improve his life and the lives of others.
“I always wanted my life to be better than it was at the moment. Knowledge is power, and the more knowledge we get, the more power we have to improve our circumstances.” – DeWayne Wickham
