Spelman College president writes controversial letter regarding Morris Brown College

Derrick Boazman center
Derrick Boazman center

Social media followers are up in arms about Spelman College President Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum’s recent open letter to the community regarding bankrupt Morris Brown College. Talk radio personality Derrick Boazman, a Morris Brown College graduate, and Senator Vincent Hill, a former history professor, along with key alumni have been leading protests to thwart efforts to sell the school as part of Atlanta’s new football stadium deal.

Boazman’s Facebook followers have made comments like: “I will be calling her office to express my disgust”, “This is not a shock to me. She represents the new negro!” and “Why haven’t the alumni [saved] their school? Don’t look to others; search within.”


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