Photos: Spelman College 2016 commencement

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Spelman College conducted its commencement exercises on Sunday, May 15 2016.

Spelman graduates enter the Spelman College commencement, Sunday, May 15, 2016, at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Zella Randall uses her cellphone to record video of her niece during Spelman College's commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 15, 2016, at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Valedictorian Faith Evelyn Kirkland speaks during Spelman College's commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 15, 2016, at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Valedictorian Faith Evelyn Kirkland receives her diploma during Spelman College's commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 15, 2016, at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Spelman graduate Marisa Shannon, right, waves to her family as she enters the Spelman College commencement, Sunday, May 15, 2016, at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Music legend Stevie Wonder receives an honorary degree during Spelman College's commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 15, 2016, at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Music legend Stevie Wonder reacts after receiving an honorary degree during Spelman College's commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 15, 2016, at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Spelman graduates walk across stage to receive their diplomas during Spelman College's commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 15, 2016, at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

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Spelman graduates enter the Spelman College commencement, Sunday, May 15, 2016, at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

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