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Spelman Renames Arts Center for Samuel & LaTanya Jackson

Published on November 18, 2024June 16, 2025

By Kyra Alessandrini Spelman College celebrated the opening of its newly renovated Performing Arts Center on Oct. 24. The center was renamed after Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson as a tribute to their contributions and donations to the HBCU. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to alumna LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Samuel L. Jackson for their unwavering

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Stacey Abrams to Speak at Spelman’s 135th Commencement

Published on April 25, 2022July 29, 2025

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College recently announced the selection of its 135th Commencement speaker. Alumna Stacey Yvonne Abrams, C ’95, politician, lawyer and author will deliver the keynote address to graduates during 2022 commencement celebrations on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at 3 p.m., in the McCamish Pavilion on the campus of GA Tech. Abrams