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Dec 18

Spelman Alum Opens First Chick-fil-A in Downtown LA

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At age 26, Spelman alumnus and Metro Atlantan Ashley Derby became one of the youngest franchise owners of a Chick-fil-A, when she opened a prime location near the University of Southern California (USC) in 2011. She also became the youngest Black female franchise owner in the company’s history. Continue Reading Now Derby will continue to make history as she opens…

Dec 18

How Stacey Abrams Could Become The First Black Woman To Serve As Governor

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Written by Nikki Igbo of NikIgbo.com Stacey Abrams didn’t just suddenly appear upon the political scene when she officially filed paperwork in early May to enter Georgia’s gubernatorial race. The 43-year-old go-getter is currently the minority leader in the Georgia House of Representatives and has served in that top democratic position since 2010. Abrams was initially elected to Georgia’s General…

Dec 18

Barnes & Noble Founder Donates $1 Million To Spelman

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Written by Mike Orie of TheConsciousTip.com Barnes and Noble founder donates $1 million to Spelman College. Read More Spelman College has received a $1 million gift from philanthropists Leonard and Louise Riggio. The donation will be used partly to establish the Riggio Scholars Program and support the college's planned arts and innovation center. Leonard Riggio is the founder and chairman…