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Spelman College in Atlanta has been recognized as one of the best historically black colleges (HBCUs) in America. The women’s only school has become synonymous with black girl excellence.
This article will tell you everything you need to know about Spelman.
What Is Spelman College?
Spelman College is a private, historically black liberal arts women’s college located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It was founded in 1881 as the Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary by Sophia B. Packard and Harriet E. Giles. Spelman College is named after Laura Spelman Rockefeller and her parents Harvey Buel and Lucy Henry Spelman, longtime activists in the abolitionist movement.
Spelman College is known for its strong commitment to the education of African American women and has a rich history of producing influential alumnae in various fields, including politics, business, academia, and the arts. The college offers a wide range of undergraduate programs and is particularly well-regarded for its programs in the humanities, social sciences, and STEM fields.
The school mascot, the Jaguar, can be seen prominently in the school’s athletics program.
Where Is Spelman College Located?
Spelman College is located in Atlanta, Georgia, in what is called the Atlanta University Center (AU Center), a consortium of HBCUs near downtown. Spelman’s address is 350 Spelman Ln SW, Atlanta, GA 30314. Here’s a map to help you find it.
How Much Does Spelman College Cost?
When it comes to tuition fees for the 2023-2024 semester, part-time students registered for less than 12 hours must pay $1,130 per credit hour.
Full-time students registered for more than 20 hours will be charged $925 for each additional credit hours, according to the school’s website.
Additional charges will be incurred for out-of-state fees as well as for on-campus dorm living, which is customary.
FIRST SEMESTER ON-CAMPUS STUDENTS OFF-CAMPUS STUDENTS Tuition (12 to 20 credit hours) $13,457.50 $13,457.50 Student fees (see details below) $1,571.50 $1,571.50 Room and Board * $8,146.50 — Total First Semester $23,175.50 $15,029.00 Other charges to be assessed at registration (see Other Charges below).
SECOND SEMESTER ON-CAMPUS STUDENTS OFF-CAMPUS STUDENTS Tuition (12 to 20 credit hours) $13,457.50 $13,457.50 Student fees (see details below) $1,571.50 $1,571.50 Room and Board * $8,146.50 — Total Second Semester $23,175.50 $15,029.00 Other charges to be assessed at registration (see Other Charges below).
TOTAL FOR YEAR $46,351.00 $30,058.0 Who Are Some Notable Spelman College Alumni?
Spelman features a who’s who of famous and notable alumni. Here are a few:
- Alice Walker – Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for her novel “The Color Purple.”
- Marian Wright Edelman – Founder and president emerita of the Children’s Defense Fund, a leading advocacy organization for children’s rights.
- Bernice Johnson Reagon – Founder of the a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock and a prominent scholar of African American music and history.
- Keshia Knight Pulliam – Actress known for her role as Rudy Huxtable on “The Cosby Show.”
- Rosalind Brewer – CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance and former COO of Starbucks.
- Stacey Abrams – Politician, lawyer, and voting rights activist who served in the Georgia House of Representatives and ran for governor of Georgia in 2018.
- Beverly Daniel Tatum – Psychologist, educator, and author known for her work on race relations and identity development, particularly in the context of education.
Final Word
Spelman College is recognized for its dedicated focus on educating African American women and boasts a history of notable graduates who have excelled in diverse areas such as politics, business, academia, and the arts. Offering a broad spectrum of undergraduate programs, the college is especially esteemed for its curriculum in the humanities, social sciences, and STEM disciplines.
Spelman is part of the Atlanta University Center, which is a consortium of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) located in Atlanta, Georgia.
The consortium includes four member institutions: Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Spelman College. These institutions are known for their academic excellence and cultural significance in the African American community. The AU Center offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, as well as cultural and social activities for students. The AU Center is also known for its restaurants.
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Atlanta has had some milestone moments through its illustrious past. But why doesn’t it have any state holidays?
Atlanta is a pivotal place with a rich history defining the Southeast. So it would stand to reason that there are some dates that should be lauded for their significance.
5 Pivotal Dates In Atlanta History
And no, Union General Tec Sherman’s March to the Sea doesn’t qualify as a notable date in Atlanta’s past. The simple fact is that Sherman’s campaign took place over several weeks and can’t be confined to a single “date.”
Truth be told, maybe these dates should be Atlanta holidays given their importance in the city’s history. Which dates are we talking about? These…
Most Important Dates in Atlanta History
Rank Event Date 1 The Great Atlanta Fire destroyed 1,938 buildings & made 10,000 people homeless May 21, 1917 2 Atlanta hosts premiere of “Gone with the Wind” December 15, 1939 3 International Olympic Committee awards Atlanta the 1996 Olympics September 18, 1990 4 Civil rights sit-in at the lunch counters October 19, 1960 5 Construction begins on MARTA rial system June 30, 1979 Atlanta has a lot of inspirational people and AtlantaFi.com is going to introduce you to many of them as well as cool places to go, great restaurants and other ATL happenings.
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If you buy an older house, one of the expenses you may eventually face is a bathroom remodel. That means you’re going to have to have some money set aside.
How Much Is a Bathroom Remodel?
The cost of remodeling a bathroom can vary widely depending on several factors, including the scope of the project, the quality of materials, your location, and whether you’re doing the work yourself or hiring professionals.
On average, bathroom remodeling costs in the United States can range from a few thousand dollars to tens of thousands of dollars or more. Here are some cost considerations:
A few months ago, we decided to remodel a bathroom in our Georgia home. I knew that I wanted to take an affordable option rather than go all out on the bathroom renovation.
In this article, I’m going to show you all the steps to take to remodel a bathroom for less.
How To Remodel a Bathroom
Before you get started, you need to consider some things:
Scope of the Project
The extent of your bathroom remodel will have the most significant impact on the cost. A minor cosmetic update, such as replacing fixtures and giving the bathroom a fresh coat of paint, will cost significantly less than a full-scale renovation that involves moving plumbing, replacing all fixtures, and changing the layout.
I knew that I wanted to spend around $5,000 on a bathroom remodel. That automatically meant that whoever I hired needed to be a small business owner and not a big conglomerate that hires a bunch of people.
Design and Planning
If you hire a designer or architect to help plan your bathroom remodel, their fees will be an additional cost.
If you’re married, there is a good chance that your spouse may choose to take on this part of the project. Not only will it save you money (like it did in my case) but it can make for a happy home:)
Materials and Fixtures
You also need to decide if you’re going to buy high-end fixtures from boutique vendors or if you’re going to visit your local Home Depot and Lowe’s for the run-of-the-mill products.
The quality and type of materials and fixtures you choose can greatly affect the cost. High-end materials, like natural stone or designer fixtures, will increase the budget.
Labor Costs
Finding affordable contractors has always been a sport in Atlanta, but it’s a necessary endeavor if you want to save more.
If you hire professionals, labor costs will be a substantial portion of your budget. Labor costs can vary by location and the complexity of the work.
Each of these resources has their detractors, but I found a contractor by looking at the following places:
- Angi
- Google Reviews
- Craigslist
Read our guide on hiring a reputable contractor.
Permits and Inspections
As a rule of thumb, in most municipalities, if you tear down an existing wall, you’ll need a permit to get the work done. This is not only a safety protection, but it ensures that local building codes are enforced.
Depending on your local building codes and the extent of the remodel, you may need permits and inspections, which can add to the overall cost.
Demolition and Disposal
One of the most unexpected costs associated with a remodel is demolition and disposal of the trash. Many contractors will build the expenses of trash removal into their fee, but – as I found out – not all of them.
To save money, I chose to physically remove the trash from my home myself, and it was a major headache!
Removing old fixtures, tiles, and other materials can be a labor-intensive process and may require a dumpster for disposal.
Plumbing and Electrical Work
If you need to move plumbing or electrical connections, it will add to the cost of the project as well.
When you hire a contractor for a job that includes skills of the major trades, it is their responsibility to bring tradesmen in on the job to get the work completed.
Unexpected Issues
No matter how well you plan, there is always the possibility of unexpected and unforeseen problems with a remodel.
In my case, an old corroded plumbing pipe added some significant expenses and time to the project. You’ll have to plan for this whenever doing any kind of remodeling project.
Final Word
Remodeling a bathroom or any room in your house is a major task. There are so many pieces you’re going to have to put together to avoid crazy stress or debt problems.
And you also need to hire a reliable contractor that knows how to get the job done in the timeframe you’ve established.
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On October 8, an impressive gathering of Atlanta’s leading influencers converged on a multi-million-dollar estate at the The 6th Annual Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic.
This lavish event, conceived by renowned menswear designer Miguel Wilson, and generously sponsored by Bentley Atlanta and The Corbett Group, serves as a fundraiser for the Ride to the Olympics Foundation.
City’s Best Show Out At Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens attended this year’s event as a distinguished guest of honor.
“This year was the best year we’ve had by far,” Wilson said. “We put a lot of work into this event every year, so to see the turnout, and the response blows me away each and every time. One of the things that I am most proud of with the Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic is that we work hard to give one of the most unique and luxurious experiences centered around fashion and polo. We also pride ourselves in treating each ticketholder like they’re a VIP.”
Photo credit: Darrell Stoney
The guest list featured a constellation of notable figures, including Young Jeezy (rapper), Cynthia Bailey (Bravo’s Real Housewives of Atlanta), Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson (HGTV’s Married To Real Estate), actress Demetria McKinney (Tyler Perry’s House of Payne), actor Lamman Rucker (OWN’s Greenleaf), actress Cocoa Brown (Tyler Perry’s For Better or For Worse), and Pastor Jamal Bryant (New Birth Missionary Baptist Church).
In the past six years, the Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic grew from a one-day event to an entire weekend, which started on Friday, October 6, this year. For ticketholders, the weekend kicked off with a welcome party at the Starling Hotel. The next day, Saturday, Oct. 7, was the Polo & Pumps Day party at the Starling Hotel and the Cocktails & Cigars Under the Stars rooftop party at the Thompson Hotel. However, the big event that garnered the most attention and attendance was the signature Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic event on Sunday.
During Sunday’s Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic guests enjoyed a polo match that consisted of some of the top polo players from across the country. Wilson and his wife Chancey Wilson also participated in the match, riding for the same team.
Afterward, guests were privy to a fashion show featuring emerging and established designers with celebrity participants that included Mimi Faust (VH1’s Love & Hip Hop Atlanta), Martell Holt (OWN’s Love & Marriage Huntsville) Ralph Pittman (Real Housewives of Atlanta), actor Michael Bolwaire(BET’s All The Queen’s Men) Damian Hall (of Guy), former NFL Play JaMarcus Russell, who all walked in the event’s fashion show.
R&B singers Q Parker and Lil G (of SILK) performed during the event, while. actor Palmer Williams (Tyler Perry’s House of Payne) served as emcee of this year’s fashion show.
The most important aspect of this event is that its main reason for existence is to serve as a fundraiser for the Ride to the Olympics Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Miguel Wilson back in 2018. The organization works to provide underprivileged youth with opportunities to participate in equestrian sports.
Since its creation, the organization’s biggest accomplishment was helping to create the Morehouse Polo Club, the first-ever polo team at a Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). Wilson served as a co-founder of the Morehouse Polo Club and was honored for his efforts by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and the State of Georgia.
Ride to the Olympics Foundation is now focusing on creating multiple youth polo teams.
“I’d like to thank Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens for participating in this year’s Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic. His support means a lot to me, in addition to the support that we received this year from Fulton County Arts & Culture (FACE). I’d also like to thank our longtime sponsors Bentley Atlanta and The Corbett Group; as well as all of our vendors who help make this event possible,” Wilson said.
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This fall, you won’t want to miss one of the premiere annual events of black excellence in metro Atlanta, the Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic. The event is now in its sixth year and promises to be a blast.
As the culminating event of the Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic, guests dressed in their best derby attire will enjoy complimentary gourmet food options by Chef X and Chef Phil, along with signature cocktails, party tents, live music, cigar lounges, two polo games, equestrian exhibitions, and a fashion experience.
What Is The Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic?
The Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic is a three-day experiential event combining the best of fashion, food, polo and music presented by the Miguel Wilson Collection.
“When I created this event six years ago, I knew that it was different and it would become something special,” Miguel Wilson, founder of the Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic, says in a written statement. “What I did not know was the amount of people that would support us, not just in and around Atlanta but across the country. Every year, we have so many people who fly into Atlanta just for this event and due to the support we were able to expand from just a one-day event to an entire weekend.”
When Is The Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic?
The Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic spans over three days in October:
- Friday, Oct. 6 — Welcome Party
- Saturday, Oct. 7 — Polo & Pumps Day Party
- Saturday, Oct. 7 — Cocktails & Cigars Under the Stars
- Sunday, Oct. 8 — 6th Annual Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic
The highlight of the weekend is the Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic, set for Sunday, October 8th, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This extraordinary occasion will unfold at The Horse Mansion at Bouckaert Farm, located at 10045 Cedar Grove Road, Fairburn, Georgia, 30213.
Special guests for this year’s event will include:
- 2x Emmy award-winning syndicated radio host Ryan Cameron (MAJIC 107.5 Ryan Cameron Uncensored)
- Pastor Jamal Bryant (New Birth Missionary Baptist Church)
- Reality star Martell Holt (OWN’s Love & Marriage Huntsville)
- Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson (HGTV’s Married to Real Estate)
- FOX 5 DC Correspondent Guy Lambert
- Peter Thomas (RHOA)
- Actor Michael “Bolo” Bolwaire (BET’s All The Queen’s Men)
- Former NFL player JaMarcus Russell (Oakland Raiders)
- Actor Palmer Williams (Tyler Perry’s House of Payne)
The weekend festivities begin with the Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic Welcome Party at The Starling Hotel on Friday, October 6th. The following day features the Polo & Pumps Day Party, also at The Starling Hotel, as well as the Cocktails & Cigars Under The Stars event at The Thompson Hotel, both taking place on Saturday, October 7th.
The grand finale unfolds on Sunday with the signature event, the 6th Annual Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic, hosted at The Horse Maison at Bouckaert Farm. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable weekend of style and sophistication!
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Britt Stewart of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars is hosting a series of free dance classes this weekend In Atlanta.
The classes are a part of a partnership between Stewart’s Share the Movement nonprofit and Band-AId’s OurTone brand.
The three Band-Aid OurTone Dance Clinics will provide free dance classes and resources to local communities.
The first event will be held on Sunday, August 20th hosted in partnership with The Black Artists Dance Collective.
Attendees will have the opportunity to…
- participate in a class with some of the top professionals in the dance industry including Stewart
- attend a Q&A panel with leading industry veterans
- watch incredible performances from our dance partners
- create a new TikTok dance
- participate in a dance battle with scholarship prizes
- receive a BAND-AID® Brand OURTONE® gift bag and more!
ATLANTA | RSVP HERE
- Hosted by: Share the Movement and The Black Artists Dance Collective
- Where: Westside Cultural Arts Center, 760 10th Street NW, Atlanta, GA, 30318
- When: Sunday, August 20 at 1-5pm
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Has Tyler Perry bought BET? There’s no official word yet. What is widely known is that Atlanta movie mogul Tyler Perry is now a billionaire.
The “Madea” creator has made a series of shrewd business decisions over the last 20 years to grow his religious plays into culturally relevant full-length movies with moral endings.
How Tyler Perry Became A Millionaire
Most of Perry’s wealth is tied into his content, which he owns outright. A quarter of his worth comes from Tyler Perry Studios, which he bought from the city of Atlanta and transformed into a historic movie house.
The actual breakdown of Perry’s wealth is this:
- Cash and Investments — $300 million
- Stake in BET+ — $60 million
- Homes and Toys — $40 million
- Film Library — $320 million
- Tyler Perry Studios — $280 million
Perry says he was told that the audience he was catering to wouldn’t be able to support full-feature films.
“ ‘Black people who go to church don’t go to the movies,’ ” Perry told Forbes that he was told back then. “I came from a place where Black people had already embraced me and loved me. I was completely happy there, and still am.”
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One thing the common observer immediately notices about Atlanta is the plentiful amount of trees. The greenery is the scenery, as they say.
A recent report from Nearmap, a location intelligence and aerial imagery company, shows the Top 25 Leafiest Capital Cities in America.
What Are Cities With The Most Trees And Leaves?
Atlanta makes the top five in the list, which highlights the country’s top 25 leafiest capital cities.
In Georgia’s largest city, which has been called the “city in a forest,” one reason why it can be compared more “leafy” than most is the region’s tree canopy.
It’s another reason why Atlanta has some of the best parks in the Southeast.
The results of the study were compiled through Nearmap’s proprietary aerial imagery technology and location data from its Nearmap AI platform.
The report identified the top 25 leafiest capital cities and their percentage of total residential tree coverage as:
- Charleston, West Virginia (74.7%)
- Tallahassee, Florida (56.1%)
- Little Rock, Arkansas (54.9%)
- Raleigh, North Carolina (54.7%)
- Nashville, Tennessee (53.5%)
- Atlanta, Georgia (53.1%)
- Annapolis, Maryland (51.0%)
- Concord, New Hampshire (49.2%)
- Jackson, Mississippi (47.5%)
- Augusta, Maine (46.3%)
- Jefferson City, Missouri (43.3%)
- Austin, Texas (43.2%)
- Olympia, Washington (42.9%)
- Columbia, South Carolina (40.1%)
- Richmond, Virginia (39.9%)
- Albany, New York (39.1%)
- Montgomery, Alabama (34.9%)
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana (34.1%)
- St. Paul, Minnesota (33.2%)
- Des Moines, Iowa (31.4%)
- Topeka, Kansas (30.6%)
- Indianapolis City, Indiana (29.5%)
- Springfield, Illinois (27.7%)
- Frankfort, Kentucky (26.3%)
- Columbus, Ohio (26.1%)
Final Word
The Nearmap study is the first and only research of its kind in the U.S. using a high-resolution data set to compare total residential tree cover across capital cities for insurers, commercial construction companies and governments.
Check out the Atlanta forest, which has fresh fruits and vegetables you can purchase.
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Queen of hip-hop Mary J. Blige is headlining the second annual Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit in Atlanta, Georgia.
The star-studded event is one of Atlanta’s best festivals.
Who Is Performing At The Strength Of A Woman Festival in Atlanta?
The event, which will be held at State Farm Arena in downtown Atlanta, features an all-star musical lineup and will include MJB B-Sides” set; and a special R&B night with performances by the following:
- Mary J. Blige
- Lauryn Hill
- Summer Walker
- Robert Glasper
- Mike Epps
- Jodeci
- Busta Rhymes
- Jeezy
- Method Man
- Jadakiss
- Lucky Daye
- Coco Jones
- Saucy Santana
- Sunday Service Collective
- Muni Long
When Is The Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit In Atlanta?
The Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit is taking place in Atlanta on Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13, 2023.
For tickets to the concert on Friday May 12 and Saturday, May 13, visit: soawfestival.com and Ticket Master.
Created and curated by Grammy-award-winning R&B songstress Mary J. Blige, Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit is the only festival experience in the market brought to you exclusively by an all-Black, female team.
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The Black Effect Podcast Festival is happening in Atlanta, Georgia this year! Read on to find out the dates, times and more.
The star-studded event is one of Atlanta’s best festivals.
Charlamagne Tha God and iHeartMedia recently announced the 2023 Black Effect Podcast Festival to celebrate, uplift and amplify Black voices in the podcast industry.
Black Effect Podcast Festival: What To Know
Charlamagne Tha God will join the festival alongside some of the Black Effect’s most popular personalities for a day full of live podcast tapings and informative discussions aimed at aspiring podcasters in the Black community. The festival will be hosted by Charlamagne Tha God and “Carefully Reckless” Host and Comedian Jess Hilarious.
When Is The Black Effect Podcast Festival Taking Place?
The event will take place Saturday, April 22 from noon to 8 p.m. ET at Pullman Yards in Atlanta, GA.
Tickets will go on sale March 1 at 12 p.m. EST. For more information on ticket pricing and this year’s festival lineup, visit blackeffect.com/podcastfestival.
The Festival will feature live podcast tapings from the Black Effect’s most popular shows including “The 85 South Show,” “WHOREible Decisions,” and “Big Facts,” and a special joint taping with “Reasonably Shady,” and “Checking In With Michelle Williams.”
Additionally, ticket holders will hear thought-provoking and informative discussions during the event’s Women in Podcasting Panel and The Business of Podcasting Panel featuring Black Effect Podcast Network hosts Chad Oubre (“85 South Show”), Coline Witt (“Eating While Broke”), Jess Hilarious (“Carefully Reckless” and event co-host), Tamika Mallory (“Street Politicians”), Tezlyn Figaro (“Straight Shot, No Chaser”) and more.
Where Is Pullman Yards Located In Atlanta?
Pullman Yards is located at 225 Rogers St NE, Atlanta, GA 30317. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Final Word
You don’t want to miss this new festival in Atlanta.
The Black Effect Podcast Festival sponsors will be on-site at the event with engaging activations for attendees. In addition, the festival will also feature iHeartMedia Atlanta’s very own DJ Loui Vee and a variety of other activities such as a pop-up marketplace showcasing merchandise from Black-owned businesses, a family game room and gaming tournament hosted by The Trap Nerds, a photo booth, a career corner and more.
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