ATLANTA — In a powerful testament to Atlanta’s enduring role as the epicenter of Black higher education, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated a combined $76 million to two of the city’s premier historically Black colleges — Clark Atlanta University and Spelman College.
The twin gifts — $38 million to each institution — mark another milestone in Scott’s sweeping commitment to advancing racial equity and educational access across the country. Her latest contributions solidify her place among the most transformative donors in the history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Fueling Growth at Clark Atlanta University…