Clark Atlanta University doctoral student Ladavious McNair was arrested after police used data from Flock Safety cameras to identify him as the suspect in a road rage shooting near the Atlanta University Center. After being held in Fulton County jail for 30 days, the Army veteran was released. Police had arrested the wrong man. McNair […]
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Posted inElections, HBCUs, Politics & Policy
What’s Driving Black College Students in Atlanta to the Polls?
As Election Day quickly approaches, Georgia residents have come out in record numbers to cast their ballots, and the state leads the nation for early voter turnout. Over a million people have already voted so far, and around 31% of them are Black. One demographic that has been falling behind during the early voting period, […]
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Meet the New Miss Spelman College
A political science major with a minor in dance performance and choreography, Jillian Collier is embracing her title with a plan for change. Her experience at the historic women’s HBCU has been defined by a feeling of sisterhood, which she plans to further foster through a new initiative that could spread beyond the gates of […]
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Morehouse College Assault Allegations Spark Spelman Student Protest
This story discusses sexual assault. If you or someone you know needs support, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at (800) 656-4673, or access online support at online.rainn.org. Accusations of sexual misconduct by a prominent Morehouse College fraternity member are roiling the Atlanta University Center, and now Spelman College students are speaking out. Earlier this […]
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More Than a Tailgate: Clark Atlanta Homecoming Brings Generations Together
At Clark Atlanta University, the tailgate experience is the heart of homecoming week. Last Saturday allowed alumni, students, family, and friends an opportunity to fellowship over music, line dancing and tasty food. As the CAU Panthers clawed their way to victory against Allen University 17-14, thousands of fans could hear speakers dropping 808’s, catch the […]
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Solidarity With Nolan Wells Inspires AUC Students to March
Shouts of “Justice for Nolan Wells” and “Black boys deserve to grow old” echoed across the Atlanta University Center campus Thursday evening as hundreds of students marched to show their solidarity with Wells and his family. The march was organized by the Spelman and Clark Atlanta chapters of the NAACP after a grand jury in […]
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Designing Black Greek and HBCU Gear Is Big Business in Atlanta
As Black sorority and fraternity members from all over the country plan to party and stroll across the Atlanta University Center this fall, a few miles away, one man is hunkered down in front of two massive embroidery machines racing the clock to produce paraphernalia for homecoming season. Ashanti Johnson, also known as A.J., is […]
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Spelman and Morehouse 2026 Homecoming Guide
Morehouse and Spelman alumni and students are taking over Atlanta from Oct. 7 to Oct. 11 for an epic homecoming week. Wednesday, Oct. 7 Kickoff JamTime: noon – 5 p.m.Location: Spelman College Oval, 350 Spelman Lane SW, AtlantaFee: Free Thursday, Oct. 8 Spelman Jewel Chat and Chew (classes ‘77 and earlier)Time: 9 – 10:30 a.m.Location: […]
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Critics Call Out Metro Atlanta School Board’s Ban of Toni Morrison’s ‘The Bluest Eye’
With two children attending schools in Cobb County, Anthony Pierce feels he must double his efforts at home to ensure his kids are informed about the world and differing perspectives as their school district recently banned a 37th book from its library system. “I think through our history we know that it’s better for people […]
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Questions Remain After Clark Atlanta SGA President Is Removed From Office
One week after Clark Atlanta University administrators removed the Student Government Association president from office without explanation, questions remain about protocol and the future of campus governance. Elected the 38th president and vice president, respectively, Mikel Caldwell and Rokita Spencer ran last spring under the platform of “Forward Together,” promising to strengthen student government structure, […]
