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The Latest Breaking News from Spelman College

In a Trump era, Black students flock to HBCUs, ‘where their history isn’t being erased’, says Spelman College president

Beverly Daniel Tatum on antisemitism, ‘the hardest in the US’, and DEI as the White House targets higher education

The Guardian - US

Spelman College President Steps Down Permanently

Dr. Helene Gayle steps down as Spelman College president, Rosalind Brewer serves as interim president. Spelman College, part of the Atlanta University Cent...

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President of Atlanta's historically Black Spelman College steps down after leave of absence

Spelman College’s president won’t be coming back from her leave of absence and is stepping down permanently

The Independent UK

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Angelina Jolie Is "Proud" of Her Daughter Zahara After Video of AKA Stroll at Spelman College Goes Viral

The 19-year-old joined a sorority at a historically Black women's college in 2023.

Marie Claire

Stock Market Today: Stocks Swing Higher After Powell Speech

Fed Chair Powell poured cold water on potential rate cuts, but stocks jumped anyway.

Kiplinger

Black college leaders look for support to improve facilities and research

More than 40 presidents of historically Black colleges and universities and dozens of other leaders are gathering in Atlanta this week for a summit conference organized by the United Negro College Fund to discuss opportunities to better support the estimated 300,000 students who attend these schools.

Tribune News Service

3 days of services announced for Christine King Farris

Christine King Farris was practically born in Ebenezer Baptist Church, the grand old Atlanta church that was at times pastored by her grandfather, father, and two brothers.

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Christine King Farris, the last living sibling of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., dies at 95

After the assassination of her brother, Farris worked along with his widow, Coretta Scott King, to preserve and promote his legacy — often behind the scenes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Christine King Farris, MLK’s last sibling, has died

Christine King Farris was always the delicate one among the children of Martin Luther “Daddy” King Sr.

Tribune News Service

‘To the class of 2023, I say three words: you poor bastards’: the year’s best graduation speeches

Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks and Karine Jean-Pierre deliver words of wisdom at commencement ceremonies across US

The Guardian - US

Stacey Abrams has a new gig: professor at Howard University

WASHINGTON — Former candidate for Georgia governor Stacey Abrams, who remains one of the Democratic Party’s most recognizable figures, will serve as Howard University’s inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics.

Tribune News Service

Roslyn Pope, author of 'Appeal for Human Rights,' dies at 84

Roslyn Pope has died aged 84

The Independent UK

Lacrosse gives these students more than a chance to play again

ATLANTA -- The first time Kyle Irwin saw Pauline Caldwell on the Spelman College campus, she chased her down.

Tribune News Service

Chicago Community Trust names its first Latina president and CEO

Andrea Sáenz succeeds Dr. Helene Gayle, who resigned in June to become president of Spelman College in Atlanta.

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The Independent UK

Angelina Jolie praised after posing with students while visiting daughter Zahara at Spelman College

The actor’s 17-year-old daughter is currently a freshman at the school

The Independent UK

Gates Foundation adds Gayle, Dhawan as independent trustees

As the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to expand its governance, it announced Thursday that it has added two trustees to its board

The Independent UK

Brad Pitt says daughter Zahara will ‘flourish even more’ at Spelman College

The actor gushed over his daughter’s plans to attend Spelman College, a historically Black liberal arts college

Tribune News Service

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s daughter Zahara is attending Spelman College

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s daughter Zahara is ready for the next act.

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The Independent UK

Angelina Jolie announces daughter Zahara will attend Black women’s college

Spelman College in Atlanta is the oldest liberal arts college for women in the US

The Independent UK

Angelina Jolie reveals daughter Zahara will attend Spelman College in the fall

‘A very special place and an honor to have a family member as a new Spelman girl,’ the actor said

Chicago Sun-Times

Departing Chicago Community Trust CEO wants city to think big to close growing wealth gap between Black and white Chicagoans

Dr. Helene Gayle is leaving Chicago to become president of Spelman College in Atlanta. But she’s not leaving quietly.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Community Trust CEO stepping down to lead historically Black women’s college in Atlanta

Dr. Helene Gayle is leaving to become president of Spelman College.

Input

Ralph Lauren's HBCU collab gives due credit to black collegiate style

Students and faculty from Morehouse and Spelman Colleges will get first access.

Benzinga

Ralph Lauren Unveils Morehouse And Spelman Colleges Collection

Ralph Lauren Corp (NYSE:RL) has expanded its partnership with Morehouse College and Spelman College, unveiling a limited-edition collection inspired by the schools' heritage and traditions. The Polo Ralph Lauren Exclusively for Morehouse and Spelman Colleges Collection seeks to honor the history of both schools. The full collection includes outerwear, knits, tailored suits, dresses,…

Tribune News Service

Atlanta’s Spelman College suspends classes due to bomb threat

ATLANTA — Spelman College received a bomb threat Tuesday morning, the third such threat this year at the historically Black women’s school.

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