Spelman College is celebrating a special 130 year anniversary marking its legacy of educating women for leadership and service to positively change the world. Its Founders Day celebration begins this morning featuring notable entertainers talking about the amazing contributions of Spellman College. Spellman is one of the most prestigious historically black colleges in the country.
Today’s festivities begin with the traditional Founders Day Convocation which includes an inspirational performance by singer and Tony Award winning actress, Jennifer Holliday. Other notable participants include: Kenny Leon, director of the Tue Colors Theatre Company; Lamman Rucker, actor, Tyler Perry’s “Meet the Browns”; and Dawn Lewis, actress, star of “A Different World”. This program will be streamed live at www.spelman.edu.
At noon, the celebration continues on the Spelman Oval with games and an attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Records for the most people dancing with hula hoops at one time. This event is in support of First lady, Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” Campaign.
Later this evening, at 7:30 pm, Spelman College President, Beverly Daniel Tatum will have a conversation with legendary singer and songwriter, Stevie Wonder. They will focus on his journey as a musical artist, humanitarian and businessman.
