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Atlanta’s HBCU college grads share lessons they bring into a shifting world

Commencement speeches at Spelman, Morehouse and Clark Atlanta—the three schools that make up the Atlanta University Center—hit a little different. They often speak to legacy, identity and what it means to lead as a Black graduate right now, especially in a world that’s shifting politically, socially and globally. So how are AUC graduates feeling about what’s next and the climate they’re entering? The AJC’s Najja Parker brings you to their graduation stages. Credits: AJC | Spelman College | Morehouse College | Clark Atlanta University

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AJC | May 30, 2025