First annual Rising Black Men prom hosted in MSU Union
The first ever prom event hosted by the Rising Black Men group, a MSU mentorship focused on creating Black male leaders, took place in the MSU Union in East Lansing, Mich., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. Kicking the night off at 5 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m. At 8 p.m., the homecoming court was presented. Senior Taniya Perry won homecoming queen, senior Seth Washington won homecoming king, Lauren Spencer won Miss Junior, Mawrese Morris Jr. won Mr. Junior, Gift Boayue won Miss Sophomore, Julian Morris won Mr. Sophomore, Michaela Lawrence won Miss Freshman and Derrick Ellison won Mr. Freshman.
