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. The conversation surrounding transgender rights and visibility is one of the […]
The details are startling.
In a new Buzzfeed report, sexual assault survivors from Spelman wonder why more isn’t be done to punish the perps from their brother school.
Earlier this year, the Justice Department released a program to better train police in how they interact with local communities.
The board of trustees at Spelman College launched a major comprehensive fundraising campaign in 2009, with the slogan, “Every Woman Every Year,” and they set a goal to raise $150 million dollars. Thanks to the hard work of many and the generous support of donors, they have not only achieved the massive goal, but they […]
Two beautiful and inspiring twins, Kirstie and Kristie Bronner, who recently made history, graduating from Spelman as the first co-valedictorians, have penned a self-help book to motivate young people to achieve greatness in all aspects of their lives. Must Read: BEAUTIFUL NEWS: Gorgeous 10-Year-Old Twins Win American Ballet Theatre Scholarships Double Vals: The Keys to […]
UPDATE: 11/14/13, 6:01 P.M. ET: Moya Bailey, one of the Spelman student-activists who spearheaded the pushback against Nelly for the objectification of Black women in his “Tip Drill” video, has responded to his not so subtle insinuations that they cost his sister her life by canceling a bone-marrow drive. Click here to read. ———————————————————————————————————————— Almost […]
Hands down no questions asked, one of the best decisions I ever made was attending Spelman College. I loved every second of those four years, and almost ten years later I am more grateful now than I was when I passed through those pearly gates. I’m honored to be part of such an outstanding legacy […]
Chelsea Pearce is the type of girl who’s tragic, yet triumphant life is the thing tear-jerking movies are made of. Spending most of her teen years living in her mother’s car, Chelsea has managed to do the damn near impossible–graduate from high school…at the top of her class. That’s not all! The impressive Charles Drew […]
