Why Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum deserves the Spelman College president emerita designation
Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum doesn’t settle for low hanging fruit. In 2009, when she announced Spelman College’s $150M capital campaign, a lofty goal for those economic times, this writer thought “how ambitious.” “If you want to invest in the future of this country, indeed the world, you have to invest in the human capital,” she […]
Spelman College president writes controversial letter regarding Morris Brown College
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 […]
Oprah Winfrey Delivers Spelman’s Commencement Address to 550 Graduates
“What I know for sure is that the choice begins and ends with you,” offers Oprah Winfrey to the 550 young women receiving their bachelor’s degrees at Spelman’s 125 Commencement Ceremony. “You are me. You represent who I am, who I have been and who I can be in the world.” Oprah joined Spelman’s president […]