Spelmanites Unite! Ten Spelman Sisters In Entertainment

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On this day (April 11) in 1881, the school now known as Spelman College was founded. As the oldest private historically Black liberal arts college for women, Spelman has seen its fair share of history-making women.

From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker to politician Stacey Abrams, Spelmanites eat, breathe, and sleep nothing but excellence in their fields… and entertainment is no exception!

As we salute Spelman College on its Founders’ Day, let’s take a look at our favorite Spelmanites in entertainment!

1. Avery*Sunshine

Grammy-winning singer/songwriter

2. Cassi Davis

Actress & singer; best known for roles in several Tyler Perry productions, including House of Payne, Madea’s Big Happy Family, and Madea’s Farewell Tour: The Play

3. Tia Fuller

Grammy-nominated saxophonist, composer, educator, and member of Beyoncé’s all-female band

4. A.J. Johnson

Actress, fitness trainer, choreographer & life coach; credits include House Party and Baby Boy

5. Mereba

Singer, rapper, songwriter & record producer

6. Keshia Knight Pulliam

Actress; best known for roles on the TV shows House of Payne & The Cosby Show

7. Tanika Ray

Actress & TV personality; former correspondent for  Extra and guest panelists for CNN, MSNBC, and HLN’s Showbiz Tonight

8. LaTanya Richardson Jackson

Actress & wife of fellow actor Samuel L. Jackson; credits include The Fighting Temptations, Losing Isaiah, Malcolm X, and Purpose

9. Shaun Robinson

Emmy-winning journalist & TV personality; former host of Access Hollywood & TV One Access

10. Rolonda Watts

Actress, journalist, and former talk show host