Spelman president Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell also weighed in on the contribution from the Jacksons and what she hopes the building will inspire.
“The love that both LaTanya and Sam continue to exhibit for Spelman since their time on stage decades ago is heartwarming. These living legends met and acted together on stage on our campus. Their dedication to their artistry will leave a legacy that will inspire students in the Atlanta University Center for years to come,” she said in a statement to the news station.
While Samuel may be known all over Hollywood, LaTanya is just as skilled and honed her craft on many Broadway productions and plays. She’s also appeared in such films as Malcolm X, Fried Green Tomatoes, The Fighting Temptations and Dorothy Dandridge as well as television shows like the Netflix series “Luke Cage,” HBO’s “Show Me a Hero,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and “Blue Bloods.”
