Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Professor Michael Brown filed a lawsuit against the college when they refused to grant him tenure in 1977. Lizzie Heintz / Beacon Staff

Michael Brown reflects on 49 years at Emerson

November 13, 2019

A sign reading “if you think education is expensive, try ignorance” hangs in the office of Michael Brown—the first professor of color to receive...