PHOTOS: Stacey Abrams speaks to Spelman graduates

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PHOTOS: Stacey Abrams speaks to Spelman graduates

HBCU had 5 co-valedictorians during spring commencement

Keynote speaker Stacey Abrams delivers a speech during Spelman’s 2022 Spring Commencement at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta on Sunday, May 15, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Stacey Abrams adjusts Spelman Chairman of the Board Rosalind Brewer’s regalia before Spelman’s 2022 Spring Commencement at McCamish Pavilion on Sunday, May 15, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Co-Valedictorian Taylor Dews smiles after her speech during Spelman’s 2022 Spring Commencement at McCamish Pavilion on Sunday, May 15, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Co-Valedictorian McKenzie Clarke speaks during Spelman’s 2022 Spring Commencement at McCamish Pavilion on Sunday, May 15, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Spelman Board Chair Rosalind Brewer (right) presents Stacey Abrams (left) with the Community Service Award during the 2022 Spring Commencement at McCamish Pavilion on Sunday May 15, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Co Valedictorian Naila Barnes speaks during Spelman’s 2022 Spring Commencement at McCamish Pavilion on Sunday, May 15, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Co Valedictorian Ashli Chicks speaks during Spelman’s 2022 Spring Commencement at McCamish Pavilion on Sunday, May 15, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Keynote speaker Stacey Abrams heads to Spelman’s 2022 Spring Commencement at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta on Sunday, May 15, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Spelman graduates bow their heads in prayer during the 2022 Spring Commencement at McCamish Pavilion on in Atlanta on Sunday, May 15, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Amari Cash (left) and Naima Castaneda shed tears during Spelman’s 2022 Spring Commencement at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta on Sunday, May 15, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Co valedictorian Asia Woodard sheds a tear after her speech during Spelman’s 2022 Spring Commencement at McCamish Pavilion on Sunday May 15, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Keynote speaker Stacey Abrams delivers a speech during Spelman’s 2022 Spring Commencement at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta on Sunday, May 15, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Friends comfort Chelsi Lester as she sheds tears the 2022 Spring Commencement at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta on Sunday May 15, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Nadley Asian sends a text after crossing the stage during the 2022 Commencement at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta on Sunday May 15, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Family and friends cheer on their graduate at 2022 Spelman Commencement at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta on Sunday May 15, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Spelman graduates exit the 2022 Spring Commencement at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta on Sunday May 15, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., cheer on a graduating soror during the 2022 Commencement at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta on Sunday May 15, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Spelman graduates celebrate while moving their tassels during the 2022 Spring Commencement at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta on Sunday May 15, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Orlasha Phillips-Pickens sings the Spelman hymn during the 2022 Spring Commencement ceremony at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta on Sunday May 15, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

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Credit: Natrice Miller / Natrice.Miller@ajc.com

Keynote speaker Stacey Abrams delivers a speech during Spelman’s 2022 Spring Commencement at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta on Sunday, May 15, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

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