Scholar and activist Angela Davis will deliver the keynote address for Spelman College’s 134th Commencement ceremony honoring the graduating class of 2021 during an outdoor ceremony.
Joining her on stage will be Tony-nominated playwright and actress Danai Gurira, who is best known for her roles as General Okoye in the Atlanta-filmed blockbuster Black Panther.
Spelman College’s 2021 Graduation: What You Need To Know
Davis and Gurira will receive honorary degrees.
Gurira is also known to Atlanta fans as Michonne in the AMC series The Walking Dead. Gurira will deliver a keynote address.
Where And When Will Spelman College’s 2021 Graduation Take Place?
Spelman’s commencement ceremony will take place at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 16, at the Georgia Institute of Technology Bobby Dodd Stadium at 177 North Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA 30313.
Looking for a way to get to Spelman’s graduation? Here’s a map to help you find it.
Spelman College is a private, historically Black, women’s liberal arts college near downtown Atlanta The college is part of the Atlanta University Center.
“The COVID-19 pandemic presented the graduating classes of 2020 and 2021 with a set of obstacles unlike any other, and they have proven that they were up to the task,” said Mary Schmidt Campbell, Ph.D., president of Spelman. “Although their lives were essentially put on pause, these two classes displayed resilience and courage, and thrived despite the tremendous challenges presented by the pandemic. We are excited to celebrate this milestone with our stellar graduates and their families.”
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