PHOTO: Spelman dedicates performance center to Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Jackson

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PHOTO: Spelman dedicates performance center to Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Jackson

Spelman celebrates Morehouse and Spelman alums Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Jackson at the dedication of the Performaing Arts Center at Spelman College, which is named in their honor.

Actor and Morehouse College alumnus Samuel L. Jackson, alongside his wife, Spelman College alumna LaTanya Richardson Jackson, react as they see for the first time a mural by artist Quintin Jackson in their honor at the Performing Arts Center at Spelman College. (Miguel Martinez / AJC)

The mural honoring actor Samuel L. Jackson and his wife, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, is seen unveiled during a special ceremony at the newly renovated Performing Arts Center at Spelman College on Thursday, October 24, 2024. The ceremony will celebrate their legacy and inspire future generations. (Miguel Martinez / AJC)

Actor and Morehouse College alumnus Samuel L. Jackson, alongside his wife, Spelman College alumna LaTanya Richardson Jackson, pose with family and friends during a special ceremony at the newly renovated Performing Arts Center dedicated to the Jacksons at Spelman College on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024.
(Miguel Martinez / AJC)

Spelman College alumnus LaTanya Richardson Jackson shares laughs with Atlanta former Mayor Shirley Franklin at the Museum on Spelman College on Thursday, October 24, 2024, moments before the newly renovated Performing Arts Center dedicated in Richardson Jackson's name. (Miguel Martinez / AJC)

Actor and Morehouse College alumnus Samuel L. Jackson and his wife, Spelman College alumnus LaTanya Richardson Jackson, react during the dedication at the Performing Arts Center at Spelman College on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024.
(Miguel Martinez / AJC)

Actor and Spelman College alumnus Samuel L. Jackson walks hand in hand with his wife, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, towards the Performing Arts Center at Spelman College, moments before the dedication of the newly renovated facility in their names. (Miguel Martinez / AJC)

Actor Samuel L. Jackson smiles during an interview with an AJC reporter at the Museum of Spelman College on Thursday, October 24, 2024, just moments before the dedication of the newly renovated Performing Arts Center, celebrating the enduring legacy of creativity alongside his wife, LaTanya Jackson. (Miguel Martinez / AJC)

LaTanya Richardson Jackson, the wife of the renowned actor Samuel L. Jackson, embraces film director Spike Lee at the Museum on Spelman College on Thursday, October 24, 2024, moments before the newly renovated Performing Arts Center dedicated to her and her husband. (Miguel Martinez / AJC)

LaTanya Richardson Jackson, the wife of the renowned actor Samuel L. Jackson, shares her thoughts with reporters at Spelman College on Thursday, October 24, 2024, moments before the newly renovated Performing Arts Center dedicated in their name. (Miguel Martinez / AJC)

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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Actor and Morehouse College alumnus Samuel L. Jackson, alongside his wife, Spelman College alumna LaTanya Richardson Jackson, react as they see for the first time a mural by artist Quintin Jackson in their honor at the Performing Arts Center at Spelman College. (Miguel Martinez / AJC)

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