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Malcom Glenn
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Former President of Harvard Crimson
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| Born | February 6, 1987 |
| Alma mater | Harvard College |
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Malcom Glenn was born on February 6, 1987, in Denver, Colorado. He is an American writer and speaker. In 2008, he became the president of The Harvard Crimson. This is the daily student newspaper at Harvard University. Malcom Glenn made history as the first African American president of The Crimson in over 50 years.
When he was elected in 2007, many newspapers and magazines wrote about him. These included The Denver Post and Essence Magazine. His time as president ended in January 2009.
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Early Life and Education
Malcom Glenn grew up in Denver, Colorado. He went to Thomas Jefferson High School. There, he was the main editor of the school newspaper, The Jefferson Journal.
After high school, Malcom Glenn started studying at Harvard College in 2005. He graduated from Harvard in June 2009. He earned a degree in history.
Malcom Glenn's Career
Malcom Glenn has worked in many interesting places. He currently works at Uber in Washington D.C. His job there is to build important connections with community groups.
Before Uber, he worked at Google. He also worked for an education group in Washington, D.C. After college, he wrote for The Huffington Post. He wrote about politics and local news.
Media Appearances
Malcom Glenn has appeared in many publications and on TV. He often spoke about The Crimson and politics. He was especially interested in young people's votes.
During the 2008 United States presidential campaign, he covered the election for The Crimson. He also worked with CBS News and The Washington Post. At the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, he appeared on The CBS Early Show. He was also interviewed by CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric.
Speaking Engagements
Malcom Glenn made many TV and speaking appearances. He was a guest on the Al Jazeera English network's Inside Story. He also spoke at an event called Young, Black and Ready to Vote in St. Louis, Missouri. This event was about encouraging young people to vote.
In 2009, he moderated a panel with Obama for America campaign manager David Plouffe. This event took place at the Harvard Institute of Politics.
Writing and Interviews
Malcom Glenn has written for The Denver Post and Sports Illustrated On Campus. He has also been interviewed by Newsweek, The Christian Science Monitor, and The Washington Post. He has appeared on Fox's local Boston TV station, WFXT.
