Grant

• Spelman College, the historically black educational institution for black women in Atlanta, received a $175,000 grant to establish an endowed scholarship in the name of Coretta Scott King.

The grant includes a $100,000 donation from King’s daughter Bernice and a $75,000 contribution from Home Depot, Inc. Two $7,500 scholarships will be awarded to Spelman seniors who are completing their final year pursuing degrees in education, music, or psychology.

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