PHOTOS: Spelman College holds 2025 spring commencement

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PHOTOS: Spelman College holds 2025 spring commencement

Actress Taraji P. Henson addressed Spelman College graduates during their commencement at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

Actress Taraji P. Henson gives the commencement address during the Spelman College graduation ceremony at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Dr. Tamika Thompson holds up a cutout of her daughter-in-law Daysia Sloan while holding seats for family before the Spelman College graduation ceremony at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Students process in for the Spelman College graduation ceremony at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A student cheers to her family as she processes for the Spelman College graduation ceremony at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Gina Lamar looks for her great niece Alexis Harvey as graduates process in for the Spelman College graduation ceremony at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A student records as she processes at the start of the Spelman College graduation ceremony at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

People look for their graduates during the procession at the Spelman College graduation ceremony at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Students cheer their families during the Spelman College graduation ceremony at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

People look for their graduates during the procession at the Spelman College graduation ceremony at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

People look for their graduates during the procession at the Spelman College graduation ceremony at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

People look for their graduates during the procession at the Spelman College graduation ceremony at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Student marshal Talia Textus holds a Spelman College baton as she prepares to lead fellow graduates to their seats before their graduation ceremony at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Jamecia Phillips, left, helps arrange Zahrria Thomas’ gown and sashes before the start of the Spelman College graduation ceremony at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Jamecia Phillips, left, helps arrange Zahrria Thomas’ gown and sashes before the start of the Spelman College graduation ceremony at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Students cheer at the start of the Spelman College graduation ceremony at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Spelman College president Rosalind "Roz" Brewer speaks during the college’s graduation ceremony at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Actress Taraji P. Henson gives the commencement address during the Spelman College graduation ceremony at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

LaTanya Hill-higgins holds a cutout of her granddaughter Lyndon Ross while attending the Spelman College graduation ceremony at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Actress Taraji P. Henson gives the commencement address during the Spelman College graduation ceremony at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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