This move makes Spelman the first HBCU to openly admit transgender students. As the world continues to be more open and accepting of transgender men and women, many barriers are being broken to include their rights. Noted HBCU Spelman College has taken a huge step forward in inclusion by announcing plans to openly admit transgender women. […]
Erica Lanier and Princess Yates’s family, along with students and faculty of the prestigious HBCU, are in mourning due to the news of their tragic deaths. Spelman College students and faculty are in mourning. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, officials from the prestigious HBCU confirmed on Friday that two students—Erica Lanier and Princess Yates—were killed in […]
One of the most high-profile philanthropic love affairs in modern history has come to an end. In the wake of mounting rape and sexual assault allegations, Spelman College has severed ties with Bill Cosby. RELATED: NBC Severs Ties With Bill Cosby According to the Times, the illustrious HBCU has discontinued its William and Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby Endowed Professorship and returned […]
There have been some major shifts on the annual list of top HBCUs! U.S. News & World Report ran the numbers, and announced its…
There are many reasons why Black students consider attending a historically Black college or university. Not only do HBCU’s provide an education, they offer Black…
To complete the trifecta of HBCUs in the Atlanta University Center Consortium (including Spelman, Morehouse), Atlanta University was founded in 1865 by the American Missionary…
Spelman College was founded on April 11, 1881 by two teachers in the basement of Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA. After money is gifted…
Oprah Winfrey will deliver the commencement address to the graduating class of 2012 at Spelman College. Lady O, who is well known for her support…
First Lady Michelle Obama arrived at Spelman College’s 124th commencement to roaring cheers. The 550 graduates and their families were moved and inspired by her words of encouragement, female empowerment and always giving back to others.