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On this day (April 11) in 1881, the school now known as Spelman College was founded. As the oldest private historically Black liberal arts college for women, Spelman has seen its fair share of history-making women.
From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker to politician Stacey Abrams, Spelmanites eat, breathe, and sleep nothing but excellence in their fields… and entertainment is no exception!
Spelmanites Unite! Ten Spelman Sisters In Entertainment was originally published on majicatl.com
Grammy-winning singer/songwriter
Actress & singer; best known for roles in several Tyler Perry productions, including House of Payne, Madea’s Big Happy Family, and Madea’s Farewell Tour: The Play
Grammy-nominated saxophonist, composer, educator, and member of Beyoncé’s all-female band
Actress, fitness trainer, choreographer & life coach; credits include House Party and Baby Boy
Singer, rapper, songwriter & record producer
Actress; best known for roles on the TV shows House of Payne & The Cosby Show
Actress & TV personality; former correspondent for Extra and guest panelists for CNN, MSNBC, and HLN’s Showbiz Tonight
Actress & wife of fellow actor Samuel L. Jackson; credits include The Fighting Temptations, Losing Isaiah, Malcolm X, and Purpose
Emmy-winning journalist & TV personality; former host of Access Hollywood & TV One Access
Actress, journalist, and former talk show host
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