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Press releaseGlobeNewswire· April 20, 2026

Spelman College Announces MS NOW Anchor and Political Strategist Symone Sanders Townsend as 139th Commencement Speaker

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Spelman College Announces MS NOW Anchor and Political Strategist Symone Sanders Townsend as 139th Commencement Speaker Atlanta, April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (ATLANTA, April 20, 2026) – Spelman College is proud to announce that political and media powerhouse and MS NOW anchor Symone Sanders Townsend will deliver t…
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  • This extraordinary group of women represents the very standard of leadership and impact we hope our graduates will carry into the world.

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  • As a strategist, communicator and entrepreneur, she embodies the 21st century Renaissance woman that the Spelman woman seeks to emulate.

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  • We are truly thrilled to welcome Symone Sanders Townsend to bring words of inspiration to our graduating Class of 2026. The breadth of Symone's pursuits and depths of her influence make her the ideal person to inspire and move our graduates.

    60% confidence
  • We are equally proud to host a distinguished lineup of dynamic Black women throughout our weekend ceremonies, including visionary humanitarian Claire Babineaux-Fontenot and nationally respected faith leader the Rev. Dr. Gina M. Stewart.

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