Morehouse College proudly celebrates Dr. Willie Underwood III ’88, urological surgeon and president-elect of the American Medical Association, as a 2026 Bennie Award honoree at the 38th Annual “A Candle in the Dark” Gala & Inaugural Ball.⁠ ⁠ A nationally recognized physician and healthcare leader, Dr. Underwood has made history through his election to lead the AMA, exemplifying excellence in medicine, advocacy, and service while advancing health equity on a national stage.⁠ ⁠ “A Candle in the Dark Gala” will also celebrate additional luminaries whose leadership and service embody the Morehouse legacy including 2026 Bennie Award honorees James L. Hudson ’61 and Willie Woods ’85, as well as 2026 Candle Award honorees Eric G. Johnson, Dr. Robert L. Satcher, and Malcolm D. Lee.⁠ ⁠ #Morehouse #MorehouseCollege #CandleInTheDark #WillieUnderwood #MorehouseFoundersWeek