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At left, first-year Morehouse student Evan Parker (center) poses with mother Keilani Parker (left) and father Sarquis Parker (right) at Evan’s graduation party outside of their Atlanta home on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. At right, first-year Spelman Brooke Spiva (center) poses with aunt Tenaya Watson (left) and mother Yolanda Watson Spiva (right) on Spiva’s move-in day at Spelman College on Aug. 11, 2026. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC; Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Following family legacies, two Atlanta freshmen begin their Spelhouse journeys

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Clark Atlanta University's Jeremiah Gibbs is tackled during the Morehouse at CAU football game November 4, 2023. (Jamie Spaar for the AJC)

AUC rivalry takes center stage in inaugural Labor Day Classic

Howard quarterback Ja’Shawn Scroggins takes a snap during the first quarter of the MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. Scroggins was 19-of-36 for 315 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 49 yards. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

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Culture

The entrance to Tuskegee University is seen, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Tuskegee, Ala. (Mike Stewart/AP)

Tuskegee’s dress code sparks online backlash, but many alumni applaud the changes

Tuskegee University’s new dress code is drawing mixed reactions from students and alumni.

FAMU’s first woman head drum major prepares for her next act in London

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Miss Spelman scoring error was a mistake. Lack of transparency is a choice.

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News

The proposed hospital, planned for Metropolitan Parkway, is aimed at filling the massive gap in health care access caused by Wellstar’s decision to shutter Atlanta Medical Center and AMC South in 2022. (City of Atlanta)

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Morehouse med school, Atrium Health get approval for south Atlanta hospital

The proposed hospital is slated to open with about 50 beds, but has the capacity to expand to more than 700 over time, officials said Friday.

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Following family legacies, two Atlanta freshmen begin their Spelhouse journeys

Kinsley Wilson steps down as co-Miss Spelman after pageant controversy

The Spelman Seven: Meet the valedictorians making history at Spelman College

First-ever co-campus queens causes uproar at Spelman College

AUC rivalry takes center stage in inaugural Labor Day Classic

Underdog Howard gets signature win over Alabama A&M in MEAC/SWAC Challenge

Why HBCU football keeps coming back to Atlanta

Morehouse rebuild starts with new coach, record-seeking quarterback

Clark Atlanta starts over with prized quarterback, veteran coach

Tuskegee’s dress code sparks online backlash, but many alumni applaud the changes

FAMU’s first woman head drum major prepares for her next act in London

Miss Spelman scoring error was a mistake. Lack of transparency is a choice.

Spelman announces robotics, AI expert as college’s next president

Morehouse med school, Atrium Health get approval for south Atlanta hospital

HBCUs have a gender gap problem. Where are the Black men going?

Robert A. Mason, who opened HBCU doors for thousands, dies at 66

HBCUs need a financial lifeline. Help is stalled in Congress.

Following family legacies, two Atlanta freshmen begin their Spelhouse journeys

Kinsley Wilson steps down as co-Miss Spelman after pageant controversy

The Spelman Seven: Meet the valedictorians making history at Spelman College

First-ever co-campus queens causes uproar at Spelman College

Tuskegee’s dress code sparks online backlash, but many alumni applaud the changes

FAMU’s first woman head drum major prepares for her next act in London

Miss Spelman scoring error was a mistake. Lack of transparency is a choice.

Spelman announces robotics, AI expert as college’s next president

Morehouse med school, Atrium Health get approval for south Atlanta hospital

HBCUs have a gender gap problem. Where are the Black men going?

Robert A. Mason, who opened HBCU doors for thousands, dies at 66

HBCUs need a financial lifeline. Help is stalled in Congress.