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Spelman College Announces Angela Bassett as 137th Commencement Speaker

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

She received an A.B., magna cum laude, from Harvard-Radcliffe College in 1992, and a J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School in 1996.

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  • She received an A.B., magna cum laude, from Harvard-Radcliffe College in 1992, and a J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School in 1996.
  • Reverend Dr. Yvette Flunder will serve as the speaker for the Baccalaureate Ceremony the day before Commencement.
  • Members of the media interested in covering Spelman’s 2024 Commencement activities should complete a Media Credentials Request form by Friday, May 10.
  • You can complete the form here: Request Media Credentials | Spelman College

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Launches New Campaign: "For the Greater Atlanta"

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Monday, January 29, 2024

ATLANTA, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) introduces a sweeping new marketing campaign and a refreshed user experience across its digital products and the printed newspaper.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) introduces a sweeping new marketing campaign and a refreshed user experience across its digital products and the printed newspaper.
  • The campaign, "For the Greater Atlanta," is part of a substantial reinvention of the AJC, which is transforming the storied 155-year-old newspaper into a modern media company.
  • "Atlanta is one of the most dynamic cities in the nation, and it's evolving every day," Morse said.
  • The AJC is working with a United Talent Agency to expand AJC Films, tapping into the newspaper's rich archives to tell the stories of greater Atlanta.

Visiting Nurse Health System Celebrates 75 Years of Providing Healthcare and Aging at Home in Georgia

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Monday, January 8, 2024

ATLANTA, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Visting Nurse Health System, Georgia's first and largest nonprofit provider of healthcare and aging at home, is celebrating 75 years of service. Since 1948, Visiting Nurse has provided care for nearly two million patients and caregivers in Georgia, working to improve the lives of those we serve and positively impacted the well-being of our patients, families, and community.

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  • "We believe everyone should have fair and equal access to healthcare at home, regardless of their zip code or financial circumstances."
  • Dorothy M. Davis, President and CEO of Visiting Nurse Health System.
  • To commemorate 75 years of serving, Visiting Nurse Health System is hosting a 75th Anniversary Breakfast on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. at The Fox Theater in Atlanta.
  • "I am a Healthcare Champion and active supporter of Visiting Nurse Health System because I believe in its mission of providing healthcare and aging at home for everyone.