PHOTOS: Clark Atlanta University's 33rd Commencement

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PHOTOS: Clark Atlanta University's 33rd Commencement

Clark Atlanta University holds its 33rd Commencement ceremony in Atlanta.

Students react to the announcement by Pinky Cole in her commencement address that she would gift and set up LLCs for every graduate at Clark Atlanta University’s 33rd Commencement Exercises, at Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Atlanta. (Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Aisha "Pinky" Cole is seen on stage prior to giving her headline commencement address during Clark Atlanta University’s 33rd Commencement Exercises, at Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Atlanta. (Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Aisha "Pinky" Cole delivers the headline commencement address during Clark Atlanta University’s 33rd Commencement Exercises, at Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Atlanta. (Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Aisha "Pinky" Cole is seen on stage prior to giving her headline commencement address during Clark Atlanta University’s 33rd Commencement Exercises, at Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Atlanta. (Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Students react to the announcement by Pinky Cole in her commencement address that she would gift and set up LLCs for every graduate at Clark Atlanta University’s 33rd Commencement Exercises, at Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Atlanta. (Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Students react to the announcement by Aisha "Pinky" Cole in her commencement address that she would gift and set up LLCs for every graduate at Clark Atlanta University’s 33rd Commencement Exercises, at Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Atlanta. (Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Students react to the announcement by Aisha "Pinky" Cole in her commencement address that she would gift and set up LLCs for every graduate at Clark Atlanta University’s 33rd Commencement Exercises, at Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Atlanta. (Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Pinky Cole delivers the commencement address during Clark Atlanta University’s 33rd Commencement exercises at Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Atlanta. (Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Students react to the announcement by Pinky Cole in her commencement address that she would gift and set up LLCs for every graduate at Clark Atlanta University’s commencement on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Atlanta. (Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Students line up to receive their degrees during Clark Atlanta University’s 33rd Commencement Exercises, at Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Atlanta. (Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A student celebrates as she receives her degree during Clark Atlanta University’s 33rd Commencement Exercises, at Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Atlanta. (Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Students celebrate as they receive their degrees during Clark Atlanta University’s 33rd Commencement Exercises, at Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Atlanta. (Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A personalized cap is seen during Clark Atlanta University’s 33rd Commencement Exercises, at Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Atlanta. (Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Clark Atlanta alumni stand up to be recognized during Clark Atlanta University’s 33rd Commencement Exercises, at Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Atlanta. (Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A student celebrates as she receives her degree during Clark Atlanta University’s 33rd Commencement Exercises, at Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Atlanta. (Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A faculty member adjusts the cowl of a doctorate student during Clark Atlanta University’s 33rd Commencement Exercises, at Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Atlanta. (Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A personalized cap is seen during Clark Atlanta University’s 33rd Commencement Exercises, at Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Atlanta. (Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Students are seen during Clark Atlanta University’s 33rd Commencement Exercises, at Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Atlanta. (Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A graduate gestures to the crowd during Clark Atlanta University’s 33rd Commencement Exercises, at Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Atlanta. (Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A graduate students waves her degree in the air during Clark Atlanta University’s 33rd Commencement Exercises, at Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Atlanta. (Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

XXX during Clark Atlanta University’s 33rd Commencement Exercises, at Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Atlanta. (Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Valedictorian Keara Watkins is seen during Clark Atlanta University’s 33rd Commencement Exercises, at Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Atlanta. (Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A variety of different footwear is seen on students as they wait to enter the stadium during Clark Atlanta University’s 33rd Commencement Exercises, at Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Atlanta. (Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A student wears "Black Grads Matter" over his gown during Clark Atlanta University’s 33rd Commencement Exercises, at Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Atlanta. (Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

An attendee shows her excitement during Clark Atlanta University’s 33rd Commencement Exercises, at Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Atlanta. (Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Students react to the announcement by Pinky Cole in her commencement address that she would gift and set up LLCs for every graduate at Clark Atlanta University’s 33rd Commencement Exercises, at Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Atlanta. (Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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