Eric Stirgus

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Taraji P. Henson has been the leading lady in several major films and television series, winning several awards for her work. Next month, the Oscar-nominated actress will have a starring role at the graduation ceremony for one of Atlanta’s colleges. Spelman College, the historically Black college for women, announced Tuesday that Henson will be the keynote speaker at its May 18 commencement ceremony. “Spelman College is deeply honored to welcome acclaimed actress and proud HBCU alumna Taraji P.

1 week ago | ajc.com | Eric Stirgus

A Walton County teacher is no longer employed there after a video surfaced that appears to show the educator writing a racial epithet on a whiteboard in front of students. In the video, which has been shared on several social media platforms in recent days, the teacher wrote the beginning of an epithet offensive to Black people with the final letter missing in front of a class at Walnut Grove High School. Some students could be heard shouting “r” after he paused and turned to them.

2 weeks ago | ajc.com | Eric Stirgus

Delta Air Lines and its foundation are making a $16.5 million donation over the next five years in Clayton County that officials say will be used to support its school system and workforce development efforts.

1 month ago | ajc.com | Eric Stirgus

College students in Georgia are spending a larger percentage of their family income to pay for their education, particularly at four-year institutions, according to a report released Thursday by the Atlanta-based Southern Regional Education Board.

1 month ago | epaper.ajc.com | Eric Stirgus

Today marks the first day Georgia parents can raise their hands for a new program that allows families to apply for up to $6,500 in annual funding for private school tuition, tutoring services and other qualified education expenses. The Georgia Promise Scholarship Act, which critics call a voucher program, has had a somewhat rocky rollout.