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Spelman To Allow Transgender Female Students To Enroll Beginning Next Fall
Spelman College has revised its enrollment policies to allow transgender women to attend the renowned black women’s college.
The new policy will be inclusive of “students who consistently live and self-identify as women, regardless of their gender assignment at birth” and will become effective in Fall 2018 according to a letter sent from the Spelman President Mary S. Campbell read.
“Like same-sex colleges all over the country, Spelman is taking into account evolving definitions of gender identity in a changing world and taking steps to ensure that our policies and plans reflect those changes in a manner that is consistent with our mission and the law,” read the letter which was disseminated among the student body on Tuesday.
In the past four years, eight women’s colleges have revised admissions policies to allow prospective students who are transgender to apply. Among those colleges are Wellesley, Bryn Mawr, Smith and Barnard.
“In adopting this admissions policy, Spelman continues its fervent belief in the power of the Spelman Sisterhood,” the note continued. “Students who choose Spelman come to our campus prepared to participate in a women’s college that is academically and intellectually rigorous, and affirms its core mission as the education and development of high-achieving black women.”
Transgender activist Raquel Willis hailed the school’s decision on Twitter on Wednesday.
Let’s honor the legacy of trans folks who navigated Spelman prior to now. They did what they needed to earn the education they deserved.
— Raquel Willis (@RaquelWillis_) September 6, 2017
Wow, Spelman is now admitting Trans-women. I’m so proud of my HBCU.
— Eyerusalem (@MissMesele) September 5, 2017
Women of trans-experience can now apply and be accepted to Spelman College! I’m literally in TEARS right now!!! Wow wow wow! pic.twitter.com/7SWMqGYGYW
— Royalty ?? (@PrinceJauan) September 5, 2017
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Music Therapy & Motivation Season 2, Episode 6 – “The Resurgence of RIMIDI: Soul, Self & Service”
If you’re drawn to deeply soulful voices and stories of artistic rebirth, don’t miss this episode. Gino Black sits down with RIMIDI, a rising indie-soul vocalist whose latest work channels vulnerability and empowerment.
What You’ll Learn:
- Rediscovering Purpose: RIMIDI walks through her comeback story—how she reclaimed her artistry after stepping back, and the creative clarity that followed.
- Lyrics as Healing: Discover how she uses songwriting as a therapeutic medium, tackling identity, mental health, and community through music.
- Empowerment Through Action: From launching GEMCulture.org to uplifting others via Fund‑a‑GEM, RIMIDI merges creative expression with communal support.
- Practical Wisdom: Ideal for independent artists—RIMIDI shares how she navigates self-promotion, audience engagement, and maintaining authenticity throughout the process.
The Takeaway:
This episode transcends the norm—it’s not just motivation, it’s a movement. RIMIDI’s journey is a blueprint for anyone reclaiming their voice, creative drive, or purpose. Her blend of soulful artistry and grassroots community work reminds us that music can heal both artist and audience.
Final Word:
RIMIDI’s episode is a stirring testament to resilience, artistry, and empowerment. Gino Black masterfully guides the conversation from personal growth to community building. Listeners—whether creatives, dreamers, or supporters—will walk away fueled by hope and inspiration.
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