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History Matters: coolchicksfromhistory: Frances Wilson, 1961. Frances, a 23 year old student at Tennessee State University, was expelled for her participation in the Freedom Rides along with 14 other students.  In 2008, the expelled students all received honorary doctorates from Tennessee State University.  Sadly, Frances did not live long enough to receive her degree.  

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Frances Wilson, 1961.

Frances, a 23 year old student at Tennessee State University, was expelled for her participation in the Freedom Rides along with 14 other students.  In 2008, the expelled students all received honorary doctorates from Tennessee State University.  Sadly, Frances did not live long enough to receive her degree.  

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History Matters: The Passing of a Griot / Spelman College

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Here is a photo tribute I helped put together today about Taronda Spencer, the longtime archivist and historian for Spelman College-Official Site, who sadly passed away this weekend. I love history. I think if I had known what an archivist was when I was choosing a career in high school, I may have gone down that path. There is just something special about a person whose passion is preserving and documenting important history. For more about Taronda, who was the daughter of an archivist, please visit:http://www.insidespelman.com/?p=6009.
From Spelman’s Facebook Page:
“In Memoriam: Taronda Spencer, C’80, Spelman College Archivist — http://bit.ly/13IFki1
The Spelman College community mourns the passing of Taronda Spencer, C’80, college archivist and historian. Visit http://bit.ly/13IFki1 to celebrate Taronda’s life through pictures. Feel free to share your memories as well.”

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Photo 1: Another great story - and image - from the 2013 Morehouse College commencement:

A Person We Should Know: Leland Shelton, Morehouse Class of 2013, “is congratulated as he is acknowledged by President Barack Obama during Morehouse’s 129th commencement ceremony in Atlanta on Sunday, May 19, 2013. After a difficult childhood in Baltimore—including time in foster care—Shelton graduated Phi Beta Kappa and is on his way to Harvard Law School. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Photo 2: With those raised fists, this photo from Morehouse College’s 2013 commencement so reminds me of my own graduation from Howard University. HU Fam: “Lift every voice and sing….”

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How Does Nicole Ari Parker Keep It All Together? Find Out TODAY at 3:00 PM (EST) on Twitter

Ever wonder how Nicole Ari Parker - an actress, entrepreneur, advocate, wife and mother - keeps it all together? Here’s your chance to ask her. She’ll be participating in a tweet chat TODAY on Twitter at 3 pm (EST). Hosted by Monarch Magazine, the chat leads up to Spelman College’s 9th Annual Women of Color Leadership Conference. To participate in TODAY’s 3 pm chat, please follow @NicoleAriP, @SpelmanWOCConf, and @MonarchMag and use #SpelWOCC and #EmpowermentSeries hashtags in your tweets.