PHOTOS: Spelman College 2023 commencement

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PHOTOS: Spelman College 2023 commencement

The historically black college in Atlanta presented its 136th commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 21.

Katharine Ross (center) sings along with “A Choice to Change the World” during Spelman College’s commencement ceremony at the Georgia International Convention Center on Sunday, May 21, 2023. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Spelman College graduate Elaine Ransom is at the Georgia International Convention Center on Sunday, May 21, 2023 and is headed to work in ministry. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Family and friends, including Brenda Weaver, front, celebrate Spelman College graduates at commencement at the Georgia International Convention Center on Sunday, May 21, 2023. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Nikole Hannah-Jones, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter covering racial injustice for The New York Times Magazine and creator of the landmark The 1619 Project, delivers the Spelman College commencement address to 479 graduates on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at the Georgia International Convention Center. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Family and friends, including Milo De Lainie-Taylor, left, and Brenda Weaver, front right, celebrate their Spelman College graduates at commencement at the Georgia International Convention Center on Sunday, May 21, 2023. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Family and friends, including Whitney Whitehead, front crying, and Kristina Echols, blue suit, celebrate their best friend and sister at Spelman College commencement at the Georgia International Convention Center on Sunday, May 21, 2023. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Spelman College commencement begins with the ceremonial procession at the Georgia International Convention Center on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Nikole Hannah-Jones, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter covering racial injustice for The New York Times Magazine and creator of the landmark The 1619 Project. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Spelman College commencement begins with the ceremonial procession at the Georgia International Convention Center on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Nikole Hannah-Jones, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter covering racial injustice for The New York Times Magazine and creator of the landmark The 1619 Project. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Nikole Hannah-Jones, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter covering racial injustice for The New York Times Magazine and creator of the landmark The 1619 Project, delivers the Spelman College commencement address to 479 graduates on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at the Georgia International Convention Center. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Marissa Thompson cheers for her family and friends during Spelman College’s commencement at the Georgia International Convention Center on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Nikole Hannah-Jones, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter covering racial injustice for The New York Times Magazine and creator of the landmark The 1619 Project. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Spelman College holds commencement at the Georgia International Convention Center on Sunday, May 21, 2023 where Tracy Ellis Ross, center, the award-winning actress and producer, receives a honorary Doctor of Fine Arts. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Spelman College holds commencement at the Georgia International Convention Center on Sunday, May 21, 2023 where Tracy Ellis Ross, center, the award-winning actress and producer, receives a honorary Doctor of Fine Arts. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Spelman College commencement at the Georgia International Convention Center on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Nikole Hannah-Jones, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter covering racial injustice for The New York Times Magazine and creator of the landmark The 1619 Project. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Nikole Hannah-Jones, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter covering racial injustice for The New York Times Magazine and creator of the landmark The 1619 Project, receives an honorary degree at Spelman College commencement where she also gave the commencement speech to the 479 graduates. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Spelman College holds commencement at the Georgia International Convention Center on Sunday, May 21, 2023 where Tracy Ellis Ross, the award-winning actress and producer, addresses graduates after receiving and honorary Doctor of Fine Arts. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Graduates Raven Rouseau (hand up) and Katharine Ross (right) sing along with “A Choice to Change the World” during Spelman College’s commencement at the Georgia International Convention Center on Sunday, May 21, 2023. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Graduate Raven Rouseau sings along with “A Choice to Change the World” during Spelman College’s commencement at the Georgia International Convention Center on Sunday, May 21, 2023. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Spelman College President Helene Gayle celebrates with students during commencement at the Georgia International Convention Center on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Nikole Hannah-Jones, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter covering racial injustice for The New York Times Magazine and creator of the landmark The 1619 Project. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Graduates Raven Rouseau (center) and Katharine Ross (right) sing along with “A Choice to Change the World” during Spelman College’s commencement at the Georgia International Convention Center on Sunday, May 21, 2023. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Spelman College graduates 479 during commencement at the Georgia International Convention Center on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Nikole Hannah-Jones, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter covering racial injustice for The New York Times Magazine and creator of the landmark The 1619 Project. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Katharine Ross (center) sings along with “A Choice to Change the World” during Spelman College’s commencement ceremony at the Georgia International Convention Center on Sunday, May 21, 2023. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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