Politicians

The First HBCU President of the United States: Stacey Abrams

Stacey Abrams didn’t just graduate from an HBCU—she became an HBCU in motion. From Spelman College’s storied grounds to the halls of Georgia’s state capitol, Abrams has long embodied the intersection of scholarship, strategy, and unapologetic Black womanhood. Her potential 2028 presidential run isn’t about breaking barriers—it’s about obliterating the ones that were never meant to contain leaders like her in the first place. In a country still learning to recognize Black leadership that doesn’t come with a Eurocentric frame, Abrams offers a policy-driven, justice-centered vision shaped by the very institutions designed to empower Black excellence. If the campaign trail leads to the White House, she’ll carry more than her ambition—she’ll carry the legacy of Spelman, the wisdom of the South, and the hopes of generations. Continue reading

Politicians

Keisha Lance Bottoms: The FAMU Mayor of Atlanta Looks to Become FAMU Governor of Georgia

“You don’t make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas.” – Shirley Chisholm ATLANTA, GA — Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has officially announced her candidacy for governor of Georgia, setting the stage for a high-stakes political race that could reshape the state’s political future. Bottoms, … Continue reading